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 […]
An attractive and well-kept front yard is more than just an aesthetic statement; it can actually help protect your home from environmental dangers like soil erosion and flooding, keep animals and people away from your garden or driveway, make the house inviting and welcoming, and more. A successful front yard landscape design must reflect balance, […]
Many people associate xeriscaping with desert landscapes containing cacti and dry grass; however, this form of landscaping can be used anywhere to reduce water needs while creating beautiful environments that are both environmentally-friendly and visually stunning. Proper planning and design are key in order to successfully implement xeriscaping; for instance a well-designed xeriscape employs plants, […]
As a homeowner, it may be tempting to save money by undertaking some of your landscaping work yourself. While this approach might work if the projects are relatively minor and straightforward enough, if you plan on landscaping all or part of your property it would be wiser to consult a professional landscaper. Professional landscapers possess […]
Landscaping Trends of 2019 Homeowners are seeking ways to enhance their outdoor spaces and turn them into functional gathering areas, with firepits, pizza ovens and water features among the many additions being sought after – as well as gardens or vegetable patches – according to Adam Hallauer at Designs by Sundown in Littleton CO. He […]
Landscaping for Small Spaces and Maximizing Your Yard An eye-catching landscape enhances a home’s curb appeal while offering an inviting oasis. Unfortunately, many homeowners struggle to achieve this ideal outdoor space on limited property size. But by adopting scale and proportion measures, incorporating multifunctional features, and selecting suitable plants along with sustainable practices – any […]
Every garden design requires some level of upkeep in order to look its best, yet with some careful planning and smart choices you can significantly decrease the time and effort necessary to keep your landscape in top condition. Step one in creating a low maintenance landscape is to identify which parts of your garden require […]
Water-wise gardening is an efficient way to mitigate the challenges presented by dry climates while saving money on additional water needs. By regularly tending the soil health, weeding out unnecessary growth, and pruning regularly, regular soil health care and pruning sessions will allow your plants to flourish with minimal need for additional irrigation. Water conservation […]
Selecting plants appropriate to their planting sites plays an essential part in any landscape design project, and failure to abide by this gardening philosophy can result in increased maintenance needs and the failure of plants once installed. By contrast, plants adapted specifically for their sites tend to take care of themselves with minimal input from […]