Category Archives: Landscaping

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 […]

November 11, 2014

As the last of the leaves come floating to the ground, the air chills, and the days shorten, don’t forget to prepare your garden or landscaping for the snow and biting winds of winter. What does fall landscape maintenance involve? Wrapping – Surrounding your more tender shrubs and plants with an extra layer of burlap […]

October 21, 2014

Just because it’s getting cooler doesn’t mean you can’t relax on your patio! It’s easy to make your patio a year-round space for your enjoyment. With a few additions, you’ll be enjoying your patio during the crisp autumn nights in no time! Perhaps you should consider adding a: Fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Obviously, keeping […]

April 20, 2014

Landscape designs have many forms, styles and unique patterns. Landscape designing has been around for thousands of years dating back to Roman aqueducts and Mayan terraced gardens. So what do we learn from this? Landscapes are a lifestyle and not just soil and plants put together in a yard. Creating a proper landscape should have […]