Spring is the perfect time to get your lawn into top shape and prepare it for hot and humid St. Louis summers. Our Ultimate St. Louis Landscaping Spring Cleanup Checklist is the perfect guide to preparing your entire yard for the months to come. If you’re already overwhelmed with all the landscaping work you have […]
April 30, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Landscaping, Lawn Care
- Comments Off on The Ultimate Spring Cleanup Checklist For Your Lawn
February 18, 2019
- studio2108
- Lawn Care
- Comments Off on Tips for Spring Lawn Care and Maintenance
Spring is in the air! Well, almost. While we still have several weeks until the official start of spring, it’s never to early to be prepared. Although spring lawn care is much less intense than fall lawn care, it is just as—if not more—important. Correct care and maintenance in the spring will ensure that your […]
February 05, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Lawn Care
- Comments Off on Emergency Measures for Taking Care of Your Frozen Irrigation System
It’s imperative that you prepare your sprinkler system for freezing temperatures by winterizing it. A vital component of that winterizing process is to blow out any remaining water in the lines. If you don’t have the equipment to do it yourself or you don’t have the time, we at Allen Outdoor Solutions can winterize your […]
February 05, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Landscaping
- Comments Off on How to Choose Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting can do it all: safety, security, and style. It’s the finishing touch on your home’s exterior, and it can take a little bit of planning to get the best look and the best lighting effect. With the wide variety of outdoor light fixtures available today, it isn’t always easy to choose the right […]
February 05, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Other Services
- Comments Off on Why Your Landscaping Company Should Be Doing Your Snow Removal
The only clear prediction of St. Louis weather is that it will be unpredictable — especially in winter. Some days feel like spring and others make you wonder if you actually live in Minnesota. Sudden snow and ice storms that leave your driveway and sidewalk unsafe to navigate are an inconvenience for homeowners and a […]
February 05, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Lawn Care
- Comments Off on St. Louis Winter Lawn Care Tips
Just because it’s winter, that doesn’t mean that you stop taking care of your lawn. You want it to look luscious and healthy come spring and warm weather, right? So you have to take care of your landscaping during the winter the best you can. What you do around the lawn during winter can affect […]
February 05, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Landscaping
- Comments Off on When is the Best Time for Fence Installation?
If one of the projects on your home-improvement list is to install a new fence in the spring, you might want to reconsider that timeline. You might be thinking ”can a fence be installed in winter?” And the answer is a resounding yes. Fence installation during the fall or winter offers several benefits – to […]
September 05, 2016
- studio2108
- Lawn Care
- Comments Off on 5 Things you Need to do Now for a Healthy Spring Lawn
As the sweltering heat of summer subsides to the pleasantly cool evenings of fall, home owners everywhere breathe a sigh of relief. No more constant weeding, fertilizing, pruning, digging, mowing, and watering to keep the lawn looking fresh and clean. The End of Lawn Care But wait! Don’t give in to the beauty of fall […]
August 15, 2016
- studio2108
- Landscaping
- Comments Off on Our 5 Favorite Landscaping Flowers
With so many beautiful flowers to choose from, it may be difficult to only pick out a few to landscape with. To make your decision a little easier, here are five of the most popular flowers to landscape with. Number 5: Hydrangeas Hydrangeas can be very hardy, and they can easily tolerate cold weather conditions […]
August 08, 2016
- studio2108
- Hardscaping
- Comments Off on Garden Pathways & Walkways
With a new school year just around the corner, you may be looking to spruce up your landscape with fresh plants and decorations. Adding walkways or pathways are an easy way to add color and visual interest to a yard. Floral Walkways If your home sits farther away from the sidewalk or your driveway, you […]
