How to Maintain High-Traffic Grass

Although it’s a tough plant, your grass will eventually decline due to high usage from people (and pets). This decline can lead to bald patches, compact soil, and weeds. High-traffic lawns include areas like apartments, condominiums, park and sporting areas, and just active family yards. Fortunately, through key preparation and treatment steps, you’ll be able to minimize damage and quickly repair your lawn.

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Best Ways to Effectively Control Weeds

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It may not be long before your beautiful lawn has become infested with weeds like white clovers, crabgrass, and so many others. These weeds appear quickly and compete against your lawn for nutrients and water that can lead to bald patches and dead zones on your property. The best way to control weeds is with prevention and rigorous weeding.

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5 Tips for Home Gardening Beginners

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There’s never a bad time to start your home gardening project. Although, you may have major concerns regarding when to plant, how to protect your crops, or even how to give your garden the proper care it needs. Fortunately, we’re sharing five tips that will help answer any questions you have when it comes to creating a thriving home garden.

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Landscape Design: 3 Reasons to Add Hardscaping

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New England weather can be very unpredictable, and the season only lasts a few months. We love to cram in all the fun outdoor activities into 3 months and with a fully landscaped and hardscaped backyard, that won’t be hard to accomplish. You can utilize the space to roast marshmallows over the firepit, set up an outdoor television for movie nights, and have social gatherings in your backyard to enjoy the pool or another water feature you might have. If you are having trouble deciding whether or not adding hardscape is a good idea, here are some reasons you should consider having it.

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What to Expect When Installing a Patio

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There’s a lot to consider before purchasing a patio for your property. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be designed for several different purposes that may or may not suit your needs. Whether you’d like a patio that features a large garden or one that compliments a swimming pool, it’s optimal to know exactly what you’d like so you’re pleased with the finished product.

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Hardscaping Your Apartment or Condo Association

People are looking for homeowners associations and apartments to live in with their families or to live in on their own. When these renters or owners are looking for a place to live, they are always attracted to somewhere that offers many amenities. There are so many different ones you can choose from, especially when you think about your landscape.

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Landscape Improvement: Investing in a Retaining Wall

Retaining walls can often be the facelift that your landscape needs to be the yard if your dreams. There are a many different functions and benefits to investing in a retaining wall. Not only do these features add beauty to your yard, but it also protects your soil and grass. In this blog, we will go over everything you need to know before making the decision to add a retaining wall. [Read more…]

Landscape Design: Outdoor Fireplace vs. Fire Pit

The burning question when planning out your landscape is deciding between an outdoor fireplace or firepit. Both are great features to add to your landscape, but which one is best for you? The best way to decide is how you plan on using the feature, it is just for you and your family, or do you plan on having backyard barbeques to have multiple people enjoy it? There are differences between these two whether in looks, available space, and price. [Read more…]

Privacy Barriers for Your Landscape

Evergreens that are acting as a privacy barrier between two homesThere are many different types of privacy barriers you can invest in. The typical fence such as a white picket fence, or you can get more creative and consider adding a natural fence such as evergreens. It all depends on what you want your landscape to look like. Some people like the natural look of trees, while others enjoy the look of wooden fences to add privacy. Here are the different kinds of privacy barriers. [Read more…]

New Year’s Resolution for Landscaping

Front yard of a large estateA green, healthy lawn and perfectly trimmed shrubs and trees are a major statement to any house. Along with remembering to add a creative display throughout the holidays and the different seasons. We all want to have the best looking home in the neighborhood, so it’s time to start a new, new year’s resolution. No more letting your front lawn overgrow or saying, “I will get to adding that vegetable garden next year.” This year, follow some of these routines to help make your house stand out the most on the block.   [Read more…]