Dreaming of the perfect outdoor living space can bring up a lot of stress if you don’t know what would work best for your house. With each different aspect of a patio comes 20 more questions that bring along more options than you could dream of. Options are great when you know exactly what you want. But when you do not have everything figured out things can get tricky. Sometimes you just have to take a step back and figure out a few simple things when starting your journey for that picture-perfect patio. It’s time to talk patio design. [Read more…]
posted on September 20, 2016 by
Tips for the Perfect Patio Design
posted on August 23, 2016 by
Buying Landscape Supplies from Another Contractor
It will be no surprise to people who visit our website that we’ve started to sell landscaping materials, and since we have there’s been a steady flow of requests from customers for everything from mulch to landscaping fabric. However, some of our requests come from other contracts who are curious why they should buy from another contractor (and potential competition). Much of the time it’s a non-issue because the size, scope, or location of the project is outside our target market. Today we want to share the perks of working with another contractor when you’re buying landscape supplies. [Read more…]
posted on August 5, 2016 by
Summer Watering Tips Including Drip Irrigation
With summer in full swing it is important to keep an eye on one’s plants. While maintaining a green lawn and vibrant garden is most homeowner’s primary yard concern, homeowners should strike the balance between giving their plants enough water, and avoiding wasting too much water. A good irrigation system and proper watering techniques can be key to maintaining a beautiful yard, while conserving water and maintaining lower costs. [Read more…]
posted on July 21, 2016 by
Cleaning a Hardscape
Summer is a great time to begin patio and other hardscape maintenance. A hardscape includes anything from a walkway to a retaining wall. The warm weather leaves a comfortable working environment and is when most weeds and other similar pests are present. Those pests include lichen, moss, and vines. These invasive plants can wreak havoc in a backyard and cause a hardscape to change colors and crack. The most common types of materials used in hardscaping that will require cleaning include brick, concrete, and stone. Some form of cleaning or maintenance should be done yearly to increase or ensure a hardscape’s lifetime. [Read more…]
posted on July 19, 2016 by
All about Grass: How to Get the Perfect Lawn
Having the best yard on the block is an accomplishment that most homeowners strive for. Unfortunately, it is a lot easier said than done. For most, growing your lawn the perfect shade of green and the ideal length can seem almost impossible. Yet there are still those homeowners who are actually able to achieve these desirable lawn qualities, but how? The contributing factors to a great lawn mainly have to do with the type of grass seed chosen and the maintenance of the lawn.
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posted on June 24, 2016 by
Chemical-Free Yard Care
Individuals can play an important role in decreasing the chemical contamination by using natural landscaping supplies. Avoiding chemical fertilizers can be beneficial for the environment and protecting one’s family, all while creating an outdoor space that looks and feels fresh and beautiful. [Read more…]
posted on June 12, 2016 by
Now Renting: Apartment Landscaping for Curb Appeal
According to a study by New York University’s Furman Center, the “number of renters in Boston has risen rapidly in recent years, while the number of available rental units has dropped”. It is now more important than ever, with the increased number of people looking to rent, to make your property stick out in the eyes of renters. How are you supposed to do that? Simply stated, with a little bit of curb appeal. What is curb appeal? Curb appeal is the process of beautifying ones property in the front of the house to attract renters to rent. [Read more…]
posted on May 23, 2016 by
Seasonal Garden Planning
The spring planting season is currently in full effect and for the many avid gardeners out there you may have already started the garden planning process. Proper gardening can help improve the atmosphere of any backyard or business front. [Read more…]
posted on May 20, 2016 by
Landscape Architecture: Summer Hardscapes
The warm weather is finally here, and if you are like many people, you are beginning to clean up your lawn. You may even be looking to make improvements to your property involving landscape architecture, including new walkways, patios, or walls. If this is something you’ve considered for your lawn, you are not alone! Hardscaping can make any yard or property look like a million dollars. [Read more…]
posted on April 22, 2016 by
Landscaping Fabric: What You Should Know
Struggling to get your garden looking how you envisioned it? Landscaping fabric can be an alternative option towards helping your garden flourish and grow wonderfully. The technology in landscaping fabric will provide your plants with the base for an environment which will require little to no weeding, meaning less maintenance for those part-time gardeners. While landscaping fabric presents a solution to a chore we all hate, the fabric should only be used in certain situations to get the best results. [Read more…]
