A popular shrub used in casual and formal landscapes, boxwood landscaping adds beautiful evergreen foliage and visual appeal to a yard. They thrive in both partial shade and sun, and they tolerate drastic pruning very well. In fact, they are among the most versatile shrubs. If you’re interested in adding boxwoods to your landscape, here’s […]
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Energy Efficient Landscaping Tips
Energy efficient landscaping can make your home more comfortable while conserving vital natural resources. Landscape water use accounts for about 30 percent of residential water use. Further, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 50 percent of outdoor water is wasted due to over-watering, runoff and evaporation. Smart landscaping designs can lower your energy bills all year long. Many people don’t […]
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You Just Bought a New Home, Now Where to Start Landscaping?
You recently purchased a beautiful new home but the landscaping is less-than desirable. But there’s so much to be done and you’re so overwhelmed that you don’t know where to get started. First, take a deep breath and accept the fact that it’s going to take some time and then device a plan of action. […]
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Landscaping Water Features Ideas
If you are doing some landscaping in your yard, here are some ideas for water features that you may want to consider. Water features can be one of the most incredible landscaping features in Omaha that you can add, and these ideas will get you started. These are just three ideas to get you inspired. […]
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Choosing the Perfect Pavers for Landscaping
Whether you’re installing a new pool deck, patio, walkway, or driveway, pavers are an excellent choice. They create a finished look like no other landscaping material can. They’re also very durable and come in a wide variety of colors and styles. However, while pavers are certainly the best choice for your hardscaping needs, choosing the […]
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Tips to Get Your Commercial Landscape Ready for Summer
After a long and frigidly cold winter for most of the nation, spring has finally sprung – which means summer is just around the corner! Warmer weather and longer days means that more people will be out and about. Impress your customers (both current and potential) by getting your landscape in order! Here are some […]
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Best Time to Mulch & Importance of Mulching
There’s nothing more inviting than a well-maintained landscape. Of all the things you can do to maintain your landscape, mulching is one of the most important. Mulch makes flowerbeds look clean and uniform; however, it does more than add to the aesthetics. Mulch also helps to retain vital water for your plants, insulates plant roots […]
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Top Spring Hardscaping Projects
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, Spring hardscaping projects are not simple! A good hardscape contractor will have years of training and experience. As Omaha’s weather is improving, it’s the perfect time to think about improvements for next year. One way to do is is starting to think about your hardscaping projects. Hardscaping offers homeowners […]
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Create A Backyard Retreat
Memorial Day weekend will soon be here, and with it, is the unofficial kickoff to summer gatherings, grilling season and more time spent outdoors. Whether you live in a subdivision. in the country, or a commercial property, Arbor Hills Trees & Landscaping has a few tips to help you expand your living space to enjoy […]
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Spring Landscaping: Types Of Flowering Trees To Plant In Omaha
One of the joys of the weather warming up in early spring, is the color bursting forth from the ground, the shrubs and our trees. When thinking about spring color we plant bulbs for a great show, but our trees have the largest display and can be glorious in their show of color and fragrance. When […]
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