Using boxwood, pine branches, and pinecones can bring natural beauty and texture to holiday decorations. These elements add a fresh, rustic feel and are easy to combine in wreaths, centerpieces, and mantel accents. They create a classic, festive look that works well both indoors and outdoors. Boxwood offers dense, green leaves that maintain their color […]
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Patio vs Deck: Which One Is Right for You?
You look out at the yard and imagine the space as somewhere to sit in the sun, somewhere to lay out food and drinks, somewhere that makes your home feel finished. You’ve waited long enough. The question isn’t whether you’ll build, it’s what you’ll build. You run your hand along the railing of someone else’s […]
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Fire Features, Outdoor Kitchens, and Patio in your Backyard
There’s a difference between a backyard that exists and one that actually lives. When you start adding fire features, an outdoor kitchen, and a patio that’s more than just a slab of concrete, things shift. You stop using your backyard just to mow it and start using it to live. You’re not interested in copying […]
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Top Landscaping Trends for 2025: Ideas to Elevate Your Omaha Outdoor Space
Are you thinking about giving your home a facelift this summer? If so, we’ve got something for you. We’ve been keeping an eye on the hottest upcoming landscaping trends in Omaha outdoor spaces for 2025. From sleek, modern design elements unique to the Nebraskan climate to organic, nature-driven concepts, there are a multitude of creative […]
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Preparing Your Yard For The Summer Heat
Summer heat can take a toll on your yard—quickly turning lush lawns brown and making delicate plants struggle to survive. If you are not careful (or experienced), you are looking at a severe risk! Properly preparing your yard for summer will ensure your landscape stays healthy, vibrant, and drought-resistant, even in the hottest months. In […]
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Preparing Your Landscape for Winter: Essential Fall Maintenance Tips
As fall colors brighten, then fade, and days grow shorter, thoughts turn toward readying your landscape for winter. Fall is an ideal time to give your yard extra care so it stays healthy and blooms beautifully when spring rolls around again. Autumn’s not only a time for reflection; it’s the season to safeguard the yard […]
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What Makes a Good Planter Box?
Are you thinking about adding more plants to your yard, but you don’t have the flowerbed space? Consider building a few planters for your new flowers and shrubs. A planter box is easy to make, with minimal DIY skills required. Learn what makes a good planter box and follow these tips to build a stylish […]
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Should You Rake Leaves or Mulch Them?
Autumn is a wonderful time of year. The leaves on the trees change their hue, bathing the neighborhood in splashes of scarlet and gold. Eventually, the trees shed their foliage and falling leaves end up on the lawn. So, should you rake fallen leaves or mulch them back into the yard? Should You Rake Leaves […]
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What Can I Prune Back In The Fall?
Fall is the ideal time to prune certain plants and trees to ensure their health throughout winter and early spring months. During early fall, as the vibrant hues of summer start to fade, it’s a great moment to think about preparing your garden for the coming winter and the burst of growth that will occur […]
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Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas For Busy Homeowners
Your home is your castle, so you want it to look its best. Curb appeal matters for your home’s look, but with a busy schedule, keeping up with landscaping feels overwhelming. For a homeowner with a busy schedule, maintaining a well-kept yard can be challenging. Being time-strapped doesn’t mean you have to neglect your outdoor […]
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