Curb appeal plays an integral part of how your house appears from the street, yet it’s easy to overlook your front yard as an area for improving it. But with just a little effort and imagination, you can elevate your curb appeal from everyday-okay to company-ready without breaking your budget or using up all your […]
Maintain a Beautiful Garden on a Budget Homeowners often want to upgrade their outdoor spaces, yet budget constraints make this an uphill battle. But with some research and creative thought, any homeowner can transform their backyard with cost-cutting gardening hacks that won’t break the bank. To achieve a lush look in your flower garden, invest […]
Hardscaping can make creating the tranquil backyard retreat you have always desired much easier. By using non-living elements in your garden to sculpt an aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment, hardscaping allows for endless customization opportunities and an expression of personal style. Hardscapes offer structure and functionality, creating the perfect space for relaxation and entertaining when combined […]
DIY lawn and landscape projects are increasingly appealing, yet many homeowners remain reluctant to engage in such endeavors on their own. While learning basic DIY landscaping tips is great for smaller tasks that do not require a significant time investment, professionals may be better suited for more complex endeavors that require substantial investments of time […]
Native plants are essential components of a balanced ecosystem, providing food, shelter and water sources for wildlife while creating an interdependent network of living communities of plants, insects and birds. However, nonnative plants that invade can disrupt this delicate equilibrium. Therefore, native species have seen increased demand in gardens, landscapes and natural areas as people […]
Xeriscaping: Drought-Tolerant Landscape Ideas Many homeowners dream of having lush green grass in their yards. Unfortunately, maintaining traditional lawns consumes much of a yard’s water use and requires extensive upkeep such as mowing, fertilizing, weed control and pest management. As water shortages become more prevalent and droughts more of an everyday occurrence across more regions […]
Landscaping mistakes can be both time and cost prohibitive. Whether doing the work yourself or hiring outside help, take extra caution not to commit costly errors that could end up costing both time and money. Some landscaping errors are easy to avoid while others require more effort to correct if already made. Here, we discuss […]
Landscaping for Small Spaces You don’t have to live in an expansive ranch-style home to have an enchanting garden that brings joy. A little creativity and professional planning can turn even small backyards into landscapes you’ll adore spending time in. Modern construction materials are more diverse and luxurious than ever, enabling smaller spaces to take […]
Outdoor spaces can be an expression of beauty and pride for homeowners, yet can also become time-consuming tasks that take up valuable personal time. Low maintenance landscape designs may offer homeowners who wish to reduce maintenance costs or spend less time tending their yard an alternative solution; plant selection and hardscaping are two elements which […]
Now that water restrictions are either in effect or expected to arrive soon, gardeners are searching for effective ways to conserve and use their precious resource more efficiently. Luckily, there are practical and affordable steps anyone can take to reduce their garden water consumption and environmental impact while simultaneously helping their plants flourish. Here are […]