Do you have lots of hills in your landscaping? Is your yard and patio on different levels? This is your summer guide for incorporating steps into your landscaping! If you’re going for a natural looking garden or landscape, this pea-stone design gives the steps a great earthy feel! Try something unique like this. They used [Continue]
Send us a picture of your “Ugly Yard” on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #TheUYC to be entered to win. Our Landscaping Specialist will give you specific advice to help improve it. Advice will be published over on our blog. One lucky winner will be chosen the first week of September to get their [Continue]
Go Vertical Make gardens look larger than they actually are by adding trellis or arbor. These structures help draw the eye upward, creating the illusion of more space. Grow Some Privacy Keep privacy in mind as you design your small landscape. No one wants the neighbors looking over their shoulder as they relax outdoors. [Continue]
When summer hits and it’s time to water the lawn; it is important to find the right sprinkler to do the job right. The sprinkler that you will want to have will save water, which makes it easier on your pocket book and the environment. Your lawn should get about one inch of water per [Continue]
Do you feel like you need to spruce up your yard this year? Not every yard needs a drastic change to make things look better. Sometimes all you need to do is change a few minor things to help things to go from “blah” to “ou!” Below we have listed five simple ways to make [Continue]
Your lawn is one of the first things people see when driving past your home. With a little bit of time and effort, you can have the lawn that really is greener on the other side! Here’s how you get started. Lawn Care Maintenance: This is a must summer, spring, winter and fall! The [Continue]
It’s April and a lot of us just got another snow fall! Spring landscaping sets up your lawn for success in the summer and eventually once the snow melts, you can tackle your muddy yard yourself or with your local landscaping professional. Here’s 10 tips to ensure that the grass is NOT greener on the [Continue]
Dogs totally love spending time outside and of course, digging in the garden is one of their favorite outdoor activities. But just like kids, dogs can be a bit harmful to both your interiors and landscape if you do not distract them from the plenty of mischiefs they might get into. That is why you [Continue]
As June arrives, so does the warmer weather! This usually marks the end of the planting season, but it also marks the beginning of some pretty great clearance sales! Be sure to check out your local gardening stores. If you purchase new plants, be sure to add organic matter to your soil so they have [Continue]
