The bare, tired-looking ground under your trees can make the whole yard feel unfinished. While planting flowers around the trunk may look good at first, growing roots and spreading branches quickly change the conditions. That’s why many homeowners struggle with landscaping around trees as the tree matures. Landscaping Around Trees Ideas Ring Garden Ring gardens […]
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Protect Plants from Winter Damage
Nebraska’s harsh winters aren’t just brutal for us humans, but for plants, shrubs and trees, too. The extreme temperatures, snow, wind, salt, and even the sun can bleach and desiccate evergreen foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flower buds, and roots. Rabbits, rodents and deer see your trees, shrubs and plants as a free salad […]
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Outdoor Fireplace Cost
If you want to take advantage of your backyard year round, an outdoor fireplace is the perfect addition. It will expand year-round outdoor entertaining possibilities and create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for your backyard. However, the cost of an outdoor fireplace is definitely something to keep in mind.The costs of construction and installation can take a big […]
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LED vs Halogen Landscape Lighting
One of the biggest decisions you will need to make when planning a landscape lighting project is choosing between LED or halogen landscape lighting. Both of these lighting systems provide adequate light along garden pathways through various fixture shapes, but they have a number of different benefits and drawbacks based on their overall design. LED vs […]
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Fall Landscaping
When fall is fast approaching and winter not far behind, it is a good time to start planning your fall landscaping improvements to solve drainage problems that might have surfaced last winter, clean up any mess left by last year’s water and create an attractive new yard that will help prevent property damage in the […]
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Fescue Grass Benefits
Tall fescue grass is one of the more important cool season grasses. The fescue grass species are easily planted with grass seed and include the sub species of broader leaved, bunching grasses named tall fescue and the group of finer leaved shorter fescue grass named Fine Fescue. Types of Fescue Grass Fine Fescues Fine Fescues are unique among lawn […]
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Landscaping Ideas For Privacy
Privacy landscaping helps create comfortable outdoor spaces, especially as smaller lot sizes place homes closer together. With outdoor living areas in high demand, backyard privacy landscaping has become essential for homeowners who want comfort without feeling exposed. There are several ways to add screening, from perimeter plantings to fences, stone walls, and garden structures. Fences […]
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Reasons To Hire A Landscape Architect
Hiring a landscape professional to handle your Omaha landscape needs will provide numerous advantages for your home. In addition to being educated and experienced in horticulture and lawn care and maintenance requirements, landscaping architects in Omaha have extensive design and construction knowledge. By hiring a landscape architect, you can benefit from a variety of skills. Take a look […]
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Hiding Landscaping Eyesores
When creating your ideal outdoor living space, you imagine having gorgeous flowers or other plant life creating a beautiful surrounding of your home or commercial space, and having attractive outdoor features such as a pool, outdoor kitchen, or permanent structure creating the perfect backdrop. But what are you going to do about hiding those ugly […]
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Perfect Outdoor Patio Size
Consulting an expert in landscaping design for help in determining outdoor patio sizes in your Omaha, Nebraska home plays an important role in the end result’s overall functionality. Patios that are too small feel crowded and claustrophobic while those that are too large lose their intimacy. There are many factors to consider in determining the perfect […]
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