Synthetic turf is an easy, efficient way for you to reduce the time and amount of care your yard requires. Between water-usage restrictions and implementing general maintenance techniques, up-keeping a yard can be very difficult. Why Synthetic Turf? Synthetic turf requires minimal care after the initial installation. In addition, turf is a heartier, more resistant […]
July 18, 2016
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Landscaping your dream yard doesn’t have to be as stressful or time consuming as you think. If you have an idea of what you want your yard to look like, you only need a few sheets of graph paper to start sketching out your dream. How to Choose a Landscape There are several different ways […]
July 12, 2016
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- Comments Off on How to Protect your Garden from the Scorching Sun
When living in the Midwest, you could need to wear a sweatshirt one day and a tank top the next. Although it’s rare to experience unrelenting, miserably suffocating heat all summer long, it is normal to have several weeks of scorching heat in between rainstorms. Unfortunately, those few scorching weeks may be long enough to […]
July 06, 2016
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With all the recent rain, your yard may be looking a little soggy and sad. If your house and lawn sits on a lower elevation than surrounding houses, you may have various puddles of water pooling in your yard. The Downsides to Water Puddles Besides being an eyesore, pooling water kills grass, inhibits mowing, and […]
June 21, 2016
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- Comments Off on The Benefits of Mulch for your Plants
Adding mulch to your landscape is one of the most beneficial things that you can do for your yard. If you properly mulch your yard, you can protect the trees and plant life from harsh elements. There are many different types of mulch, which gives you the ability to choose a kind that will compliment […]
June 13, 2016
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Watering your lawn may seem like a time consuming and unnecessary task. In some cases, watering your lawn may exceed the city or county water restrictions; in which case, you should look into other lawn fertilizers – like turf. Typically, cities and communities only restrict water usage in times of drought, making it possible for […]
June 07, 2016
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- Comments Off on Adding Outdoor Lights to Your Landscape
Creating a beautiful outdoor living space can take your home to the next level when entertaining guests and ramping up your curb appeal. With the longer daylight hours and gorgeous summer weather, having a place to enjoy the outdoors is a great addition for any home. Adding Outdoor Lights Why would you waste your living […]
May 18, 2016
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- Comments Off on Get your own Oasis – Add a Water feature!
Sometimes it can seem like a hassle to actually utilize your outdoor space. Finding time to mow the lawn is almost impossible, let alone taking care of an entire garden and back yard. However, having a professional set up your backyard space is an easy and stress free process. Don’t Worry… it’s Easy There are […]
May 11, 2016
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- Comments Off on 5 Plants for Landscaping Beginners
Landscaping a yard can seem like a very daunting challenge to inexperienced consumers. Picking plants that compliment your yard and the exterior of your home can be a difficult task. For a beginner, it is important to pick visually appealing plants that are fairly hardy and easy to care for. Where to Start Some plants […]
May 04, 2016
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- Comments Off on Utilizing Your Backyard Space
Not enough backyard space? Finding the space in your backyard to host friends or family can be difficult when you live on a hill. Yards that slope towards or away from a home provide a unique challenge for decorating or landscaping as lawn furniture and outdoor equipment require level ground to rest upon. The best […]
