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]
Outdoor lighting is about far more than just safety and security. There is no reason that your curb appeal should be limited to the daytime. In fact, landscape lighting is a part of a new trend for 2016. All the beautiful landscaping features that you have spent your time, energy and money on should be [Continue]
Each year the Garden Media Group publishes a Garden Trends Report. This year they reported seven specific trends. Here they are: Connected Greenery: In this day and age, our phones are always with us… We eat, sleep, walk, and talk with our phones. With more and more people becoming plugged in outside, it is not [Continue]
With the warmer weather quickly approaching, many people are beginning to think about their yards… and why wouldn’t they? Warm weather means going for walks, playing outside, picnics and barbeques! So how can you get your lawn ready for all these fun activities without spending an arm and a leg (not to mention all the [Continue]
When planning to do a landscaping project, there isn’t much you – the homeowner – can do in preparation. But there are a few things that will need to be done before the landscapers ever set foot on your property. Mark your gas, water, etc. lines A few days before your landscaping projects begin, [Continue]
Well the first month of 2016 just flew by! Here are some tips and to dos to take care of your landscapes and gardens for the month of February! Shop for early spring flowering shrubs and vines, such as Carolina Jessamine, daphne, azalea, camellia, and early rhododendrons. Order perennial plants and bulbs now for [Continue]
When hiring a commercial snow removal company, there are many different factors to consider. Although it might be easy to just call the first company you come across, you will want to ensure that you get excellent service for what you pay. Get a snow removal estimate that matches your needs. Each company offers [Continue]
Happy New Year! I trust you are having a great new year and you’ve started creating your New Year Resolutions. Why don’t you add “making your landscaping a priority” to your resolutions list? Here are some tips and to dos to take care of your landscapes and gardens. Browse through the many different seed [Continue]
Winter weather can damage or kill shrubs and trees. Winter sun, wind and cold temperatures can dry out evergreen foliage and make it turn brown and die back. It can also damage twigs and dormant buds. The weight of snow and ice may break branches. Salt used to remove ice is not good for shrubs [Continue]
There are several shrubs which have beautiful foliage in the fall and are the right size for home gardens or yards. We’re sharing our five favorites with you here. Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) This shrub is named for it’s bright red leaves in the fall. It’s easy to grow and does well in most [Continue]
