Does your backyard slope toward your property? You may benefit from a fantastic view or added privacy, but it won’t take long to notice that a sloped backyard can also pose real challenges. Rainfall and snow will flow down your sloped landscape and can threaten your home’s foundation. Over time, this leads to erosion and […]
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How Do I Choose the Right Landscape Rock?
You’ll find thousands of posts on the internet all about landscaping. The one thing that they all have in common is this: nobody said that landscaping was going to be easy. Most people realize this in their first ten minutes of a home landscaping job. Even when completed with expert assistance, landscaping can leave you […]
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Is a Clover Lawn a Good Idea?
Most homeowners want their lawns to be flawless without any unwanted growth or weeds affecting the look of the lawn. There are a few types of growths such as clover that come through grass patches in a yard, but not all of them are so bad. In fact, some homeowners add clover to their lawns […]
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How to Save Storm Damaged Trees
When gray skies roll in, thunder starts rumbling, bolts of lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rains roll in, you have the ability to seek shelter. Unfortunately, trees don’t have that luxury. In fact, instead of seeking shelter, trees have no other choice but to weather the storms. Trees play an important part in your landscaping. […]
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Landscape Lighting: Solar or LED Lights?
Adding lights into the design of your landscape can create a unique and awesome visual effect, especially at night-time. Light features assist with highlighting specific features in your yard and can also increase the security of your home at night. When deciding between different types of landscaping lighting styles available, you will have a selection […]
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What is the Difference Between Landscaping and Gardening?
Landscaping and gardening seem like they should be almost the same thing. While both involve the care of a garden, the differences between landscaping and gardening are quite significant. You wouldn’t ask a gardener to level out a hill, and you wouldn’t ask a landscaper to tend to your rose bush. That’s just one example […]
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What Food Can You Grow in Your Backyard?
If you are looking out at a backyard that has only flowers or an empty space, then you might be missing out on a huge amount of opportunity that could be found right there. Backyard growing is on the rise, with more people making the choice to grow their food at home. You do not […]
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Landscaping With Arborvitae Trees
Arborvitae trees are fast-growing and easy to maintain evergreen trees. This type of tree is becoming more and more adopted in landscaping designs around homes and workplaces. Also known as “Thuja” or “Cedars”, arborvitae is a coniferous tree or shrub with a genus of five species. Three of the species are native to Eastern Asia, […]
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Patio or Deck, Which Is Better?
A patio or a deck is a great place to spend time outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s enjoying dawn coffee or barbecuing with friends, there are many wonderful ways to enjoy the outdoor space. Both patios and decks come in a range of materials and can match different needs and budgets as […]
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Garden Center Shopping Tips
For those of us who love our gardens, browsing around a garden center for plants and flowers can be a real treat. There are many varieties of bright flowers, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and combinations that can fire up the imagination. Consequently, time flies and so can dollars out of your pocket. Here are some tips […]
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