Category: Landscaping

Twenty Terrific Plants for Winter Landscapes

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It is very difficult to imagine what a yard would look like in the winter, but the winter brings an entirely new landscape with colours, textures, and shapes that cannot be seen at any other time of the year. What if the coming winter meant five months of beauty without staking, pruning or watering a [Continue]

Winter Yard Work Checklist

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During the winter months, landscape and yardwork is usually the last thing on the minds of homeowners. But during these times are actually the most ideal times to renovate the lawn and eliminate the brown spots and crab grass left over from last summer. Lawn Renovation Lawn renovation begins with raking to the open ground [Continue]

Winter Landscaping Tips

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As the winter months approach us very quickly, the plants are asleep and their colors disperse, leaving a variety of shades of white and gray. It’s too cold and icy to plant anything in the Winter, but with careful planning in the spring, summer, and fall, you can have a beautiful landscape that shines in [Continue]

10 Gardening and Landscaping Tips for October

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As the month of October comes to a close and the autumn weather gets colder, we would like to share with you ten tips to prepare your garden and yard for the colder weather. Be sure to remove any old plants or other shrubbery that may have fallen onto the soil/grass Do a final weeding [Continue]

Smartscapes

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In honor of Earth Day, we’d like to promote eco-friendly landscaping.   Check out this great site, here, to get some ideas for your eco-friendly landscape. As always, don’t forget edge your eco-friendly landscape with long lasting Dreamscape Aluminum Edging.

Is pressure treated lumber safe for garden beds?

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This is a question I was pondering on the weekend. My wife wanted me to create a garden for her in the back yard. As I was thinking about pressure treated wood, I was wondering if it was even safe to grow plants around. Would they soak up the chemicals from the wood and my [Continue]

Landscape Edging Options

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I found an interesting article weighing the various options for landscape edging. I got a kick out of the line for aluminum edging “You’ll have to talk to your favorite garden center and beg them to order some for you”. You can just as easily place an order with us, and it will show up [Continue]

Monetary Benefits of Landscaping

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Here is an interesting article about the monetary benefits of landscaping. From the article, “Clemson University and Michigan State University research indicate an average 11 percent increase”. It is worth the read if you have the time. Landscaping shapes home value, seasonal enjoyment As always, we have the landscape edging to increase the value of [Continue]

Do it yourself (DIY) aluminum landscape edging install?

The idea of installing aluminum landscape edging might seem daunting, but it is relatively easy and painless. You can save money and come away with a beautiful and lasting landscape border. You can follow our installation instructions here. If you have any questions, you can contact us or call us at 1-866-437-3919.   Click below [Continue]

Why Landscape?

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Why should you landscape your home?  There are many reasons, but here are 5 reasons you’ll want to start your landscape today! Improve the appearance of your house.  This pays off every time you pull into your driveway. Increase the value of your home.  A landscape that is done correctly can increase the value of [Continue]