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 […]
Eco Friendly Landscaping Solutions offer the perfect way to create beautiful gardens or outdoor spaces while protecting the environment. There are various ways sustainable landscaping practices can be implemented on properties, enabling you to find one best suited to yours and reduce energy use and carbon emissions while simultaneously increasing aesthetic beauty of outdoor spaces. […]
Seasonal Lawn Care Guide Lawns grow and behave differently throughout the four seasons, so knowing what care to provide at different points during the year will help your yard remain lush, green and healthy year after year. An effective starting point for lawn maintenance is understanding your region and grass type, then creating a personalized […]
An attractive lawn is an essential feature in your home landscape, yet maintaining it can be a challenging endeavor when pests and diseases strike. Learn to recognize signs of damage to your turf so you can take steps to prevent or treat pests before they cause irreparable harm to it. Preventive Maintenance, Regular Lawn Care […]
Color Theory in Landscape Design Gardeners possess many tools at their disposal that can transform a landscape, but one of the most powerful is the use of color to transform landscape design. A gardener should become adept in harnessing its power; using its full potential means more focal points will appear, drawing visitors’ eyes toward […]