Category Archives: Landscaping

October 12, 2015

Clean Out Your Gutters Staying on top of yearly and monthly maintenance helps make sure you don’t have any housing emergencies. During the fall, be sure to clear your gutters and downspouts of leaves and other Debris, which will protect your home from water damage. Plant Some Flowers That Do Well In Fall Once your lawn […]

September 14, 2015

Watch the weather- If it is a warm, sunny day, use sun block and stay hydrated. Pick the right rake- Select a rake with the right height handle, and use proper posture while raking. You should also wear gloves, so as to prevent blisters from using the rake. The proper raking technique involves standing upright and […]

September 08, 2015

Home sellers beware: home buyers usually tour neighborhoods before expressing interest in seeing a home. This means if your yard is not up to basic standards, or neighborhood standards, you home could be looked over in an instant. Here are some tips on how to get your home looking as great on the outside as […]

July 20, 2015

Allen Outdoor Solutions can help with your outdoor lighting needs. We have the ability to help light your yard for parties with friends this Summer. Outdoor lighting is a key component to extend the beautiful summer days into the warm summer nights, even if the sun says out late. Here are some tips to get […]

July 13, 2015

At Allen Outdoor Solutions we understand that Summer can bring very little rain and your landscape can start showing signs of drought. So today we wanted to share a few tips that will help keep your yard looking green with minimal work. Summer Landscape Tips Avoid light, frequent watering, this type of watering encourages shallow […]

April 20, 2015

Allen Outdoor Solutions – Bringing your personality outdoors. From residential, to large commercial jobs, we can do it all. We provide premium landscaping services as one of St. Louis’ top landscape contractors. Design Ranging simple to complex, the Allen Outdoor Solutions Landscape Design Team is well-equipped to meet your needs. Throughout the design process, we […]

March 23, 2015

1. Basic Clean up. Just like you should declutter your home, the first step in spring yard cleaning is to clear broken branches and debris from your trees and shrubs. Damaged plants, branches and dead leaves can cause plant diseases and smother healthy grass and shrubs, so make sure to clear all clutter from your […]

March 09, 2015

Spring is the most important time for lawn care. Spring lawn care sets the foundation for the entire season, neglecting your lawn now can mean many troubles ahead. Many home owners struggle year after year to get the lush green lawn they dream of. This is where the experts at Allen Outdoor Solutions come in. […]

January 19, 2015

Not every yard is perfectly green. Some people do not have time to work on their yard as often as they might need to. Landscaping with rocks to help with your weed problem can be very helpful. Allen Outdoor Solutions can put together a landscaping plan that will help control your weed problem and be […]

December 29, 2014

Security Lighting Just like choosing the right lights for the appropriate room in your house, it is important to use the correct lights for their purpose outside the home. Spotlights and flood lights which, when securely fitted, provide a safe way to add that extra element of security to your property. These lights will be […]