You’ve spent thousands of dollars on your home and decor, but when people drive by, are they as impressed as they should be? How does your house look from the driveway? If your house isn’t looking as good as it could, you can easily fix it by adding some curb appeal. Not only will your […]
July 26, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Landscaping, Lawn Care, Other Services, Uncategorized
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July 26, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
- Hardscaping, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Other Services
- Comments Off on 5 Easy Ways to Update Your Outdoor Living Space
An inviting backyard with a functional, beautiful patio is on the top of most homeowners’ wish lists. If your outdoor living space isn’t the stuff of your dreams, there are easy updates and quick fixes that will make a world of difference. Whether you want to DIY or bring in the pros at Allen, these […]
June 18, 2019
- Melissa Kanne
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- Comments Off on Why You Need a Drainage System
Whether your garden has already been perfectly designed and planted or you’re just starting out on the landscaping path, there’s one thing you’ve probably forgotten about: yard drainage. True, yard drainage is not nearly as exciting as a beautiful flower bed of colorful, local perennials. Nor is it as fun to think about as a […]
February 05, 2019
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- 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 […]
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 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 […]
April 06, 2016
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- Comments Off on 6 Reasons to Add a Water Feature to You Landscaping
Now that it’s spring, you’re probably thinking a lot more about your landscaping. Maybe you’ll put some brightly colored potted plants on your patio or some hanging plants by your front door. Or, maybe you’re looking around your garden and thinking, “Something’s missing.” If you really want to ramp up your landscaping think about adding […]
March 08, 2016
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- Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Add Outdoor Lighting to Your Landscaping
About a month ago, we talked about types of outdoor lighting techniques. Today, we’re going to talk about why you should add outdoor lighting features to your landscaping. Like many of the things we talk about on this blog, adding outdoor lighting will not only add beauty to your yard, but functionality as well. 1. […]
February 09, 2016
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Adding a lighting feature to your lawn can help emphasize your hardscaping and landscaping, and the extra light can help prevent trips and falls at night. There are many different outdoor lighting techniques, but here are just a few of the most popular ones. 1. Up Lighting Lights are placed close to the base of […]
January 20, 2016
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- Comments Off on 3 Benefits of Adding a Drainage System to Your Yard
Drainage systems are an extremely important part of landscape design, but they often get overlooked. Drainage systems consist of piping buried underneath your yard that divert water away from your landscaping and into an area where it won’t cause any damage, such as the street. Some yards may need a more intense drainage system then […]
