Landscaping consists of two key activities: maintenance and planting. Both of these are subject to seasons and the weather, which is sometimes unseasonal. While keeping an eye on how the sun moves around your yard during the day, start a list of landscaping ideas you like and don’t like, as well as what maintenance or […]
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Ways to Add Shade in Your Backyard
A backyard should be a place where you can unwind and relax. Most of the time, there’s not a lot of shade for this area because of its openness. Without any shade, it would be difficult for you to relax and you probably wouldn’t be able to do most of the activities that you want. […]
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Patio vs Deck
What is the difference between a patio vs deck? A deck is an open outdoor living space attached to your home. Decks are typically enclosed with some type of railing and offer an excellent view of their surroundings. A patio, in contrast, is a paved area flush with the ground and does not have rails. […]
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Outdoor Living Landscaping Trends For 2021
Most people saw a lot of changes in 2020. Needless to say, most people were focused on staying home and finding ways to relax in their own backyard. With 2021 in full swing, it is the perfect time to think about upgrading your landscape before spring is sprung. If you are stuck for ideas or […]
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Fall Home Landscaping Ideas
When autumn rolls around, everyone looks on in wonder as the trees erupt in a mélange of color. All over the world, fall is considered the most attractive season out of every year. It brings with it cooler weather, vibrant foliage, and of course heartwarming holidays filled with food and festivities. Homeowners have an opportunity […]
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Landscape Lighting: Solar vs Low Voltage
Landscape lighting, like adding garden lights to your backyard, can be a fantastic way to get more out of your outdoor spaces. Not only does this look beautiful, but it also means that you will be able to see better in the garden once it gets dark out. The question that remains, is how to […]
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Commercial Landscaping Care Tips for Preventing Lawn Heat Stress
Heat stress is one of the most potentially damaging factors which could affect a perfectly good lawn. Depending on where you live, your lawn could be right in the rays of the sun for part or most of the year. As a result, this could mean that your lawn subsequently has patches and areas that […]
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Time to Create a Home Vegetable Garden
Owning a home vegetable garden is always a great investment. This is always something that can help you to live more happily and healthily. This is something that has been recommended by forward-thinking individuals for years, and that continues to be advised by many. But here’s the thing: there has never been a better time […]
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The Difference Between Annuals and Perennials
When designing how you want your garden to look and choosing which plants you are going to plant, it’s important to think in terms of “temporal” as well as “spatial.” What does this mean? Essentially, it means recognizing that different plants and flowers look different at different times of the year. When you understand the […]
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Guide To Different Types of Landscaping Rocks
lansWhen you think about landscape, chances are your first thoughts are what plants you should add to your yard. However, one thing that you should also consider is adding some rocks to your landscaping features. Rocks provide different focal points to your landscaping as well as vertical features to an area that is otherwise flat. […]
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