Yellow Twig Dogwood is a deciduous shrub with bright, ornamental twigs. Plant several along a property line in concert with Red Dogwood for a decorative contrast during the drab, winter months. You could also plant just one in view of a window where its winter color can brighten your cold season landscape. Your Yellow Twig […]
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Outdoor Lighting Increases Home Value
Outdoor Lighting Increases Home Value Most homeowners want to increase the value of their home, not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for the future, just in case they decide to sell their house. According to a recent blog post on WDSUNews.com, installing certain outdoor lighting trends will increase the worth of a house and […]
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May Gardening Tips
Late spring is ideal for gardening, and while May can be warmer or cooler depending on where you live and what your general climate is like, these May gardening tips can help you keep your flowerbeds, lawn, vegetable garden, and containers in peak condition for fabulous foliage, perfect plants, and beautiful blooms. May Gardening Tips […]
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WOW Factor: Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor features like custom built kitchens, stone BBQ pits, grills, and bars are becoming increasingly popular features for homeowners. Why? Because they are a beautiful, functional, and valuable addition to any property. If you enjoy entertaining outdoors and want to truly WOW! your guests, consider installing an outdoor kitchen or grill. Arbor Hills Landscaping is here to […]
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Retaining Wall Options Landscape
Retaining Wall Options Landscape Rare is the property that sits on an even grade. Most pieces of property have at least small changes in elevation, and these changes in elevation add interest and visual appeal–if you know what to do with them. The best way to deal with hills and difficult grades in your landscaping […]
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Spring Lawn Care Tips
Spring Lawn Care Tips Ten Spring Lawn Care Tips and maintenance to prepare your lawn for the growing season. Not all of these are Must Do’s. The most important items on this list are: When to fertilize Crabgrass control and other common lawn weeds When to start watering Keep in mind…the goal of your spring lawn care […]
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Boxwood Landscaping
Boxwood Landscaping For anyone who has any amount of land, be it small or large, there is a place for boxwood in your landscaping. It has a royal lineage throughout plant history, it’s been planted for centuries in large estates and kingdoms with castles. There are about seventy species in the family but here in the […]
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Add Color To Landscape
Tips on Planting Springtime Annuals To Add Color To Your Landscape Using annuals in the landscape requires some forethought. Remember that annual plantings are high maintenance. The beds need frequent grooming, watering and weeding. Because of this, it’s usually a good idea to use annuals on a limited basis. Large, expansive beds quickly become a real […]
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Comparison of Stamped Concrete vs Pavers Landscaping
This article will give you a side by side comparison of stamped concrete vs Pavers landscaping. We’ll let you decide which is better for your patio, pool patio or walkway. Comparison of Stamped Concrete vs Pavers Landscaping Stamped Concrete Advantages: A wide variety of patterns and colors are available. Can imitate natural stone or segmented […]
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River Rock vs Mulch Landscaping
River Rock vs Mulch Landscaping The most common reasons for mulching are preventing moisture loss, weed prevention, control soil temperature and aesthetics. River rock heats up soil but is effective at retaining moisture. Rock works well at controlling many weeds when laid above a weed barrier. Wood mulch gradually releases nutrients into the soil as […]
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