When it comes to having the soothing sights and sounds of babbling brooks and waterfalls in your backyard, you’ve got options. Assuming you’re looking for something more natural and integrated into your landscape than a fountain installation (though fountains work especially well in hardscape design), you have two major options. The first is the traditional pond, usually fed by a waterfall or brook, which can host whole ecosystems of plants and animals like fish. The second is less well known but could prove a better fit depending on your circumstances: the pondless water feature or pondless waterfall. [Read more…]
posted on July 26, 2018 by
Should You Pick a Pond or Pondless Water Feature?
posted on July 11, 2018 by
Avoiding Chemicals and Plants Harmful to Pets
Pets are a great addition to any home, especially those with the landscape to support them. Many a dog has enjoyed a yard to run around in, and many a cat has enjoyed a garden to prowl. You care a lot about your pets, so it’s important to not be careless when it comes to your landscaping. When looking at improving your outdoor space, either DIY or with the help of a contractor, it’s important to prevent your pets coming into contact with things that are hazardous to their wellbeing. This article will look at two of the most common causes of pet harm on your property: chemicals and plants used for landscaping. [Read more…]
posted on June 29, 2018 by
What to Know Before Getting a Koi Pond Installed
Koi ponds make a great water feature for any home, giving you a little slice of aquatic wildlife in your own backyard, alongside all the soothing sounds and sights of a great water feature. Not only does it give you a great reason to head outside more, but it also provides another source of tranquility after a stressful day. However, both the installation and care of your pond and its fish are a bigger responsibility then you might think – this blog will help you understand what to expect when it comes to dealing with your new outdoor pets and their home. [Read more…]
posted on June 20, 2018 by
Troubleshooting Landscaping Issues on Beachfront Property
From Salisbury to Cape Cod, Massachusetts has a lot of beautiful places for beachfront property. And while these locations provide vistas and opportunities for sea-side access, these properties can also pose unique problems when it comes to landscaping the areas. In this blog, we’ll look at the common issues that can arise when it comes to beachfront plant installations and landscape construction, as well as stopping larger landscaping issues on beachfront property before they can turn into disasters. [Read more…]
posted on May 31, 2018 by
Standing Out with Business Landscape Lighting
For many businesses in many parts of the country, at least some of your business’s hours will occur after the sun goes down or before it comes up. For many businesses, such as restaurants, retail outlets, and service companies, these hours in darkness can run much later. Either way, highlighting your business and your landscaping at night won’t only turn heads with curb appeal, it’ll also help contribute to the safety of your clients, employees, and the security of your business. Let’s look at using landscaping lighting as a tool of your business. [Read more…]
posted on May 16, 2018 by
Constructing the Right Water Feature for Your Landscape
When it comes to landscape features, a water feature can be one of the most arresting sights in landscape, but also the most difficult to install. Not only does it require many specialties to come together – landscaping, hardscaping, excavation, plumbing, electronics, and pumping – but its long-term success depends on many factors. This article will work as a starting point for a dialogue with a landscaper, narrowing down your ideal water feature and what obstacles you will have to overcome. [Read more…]
posted on April 27, 2018 by
Buying Landscaping Materials from a Landscaping Contractor
We’ve been selling landscaping supplies for almost two years and have had great success with fellow contractors and homeowners alike. In this blog, we want to talk about what has made that successful. On the surface, it might seem an odd choice to go toe-to-toe with big home improvement stores – not to mention selling to other landscape contractors. Let’s look at three major reasons you should think about buying from us. [Read more…]
posted on April 12, 2018 by
What is Landscape Estate Management?
Here at Greener Horizon, we work with estates and large homes to provide grounds management and high-end residential landscaping design and construction. We work directly with clients to get your landscape to peak performance, and then maintain it throughout the year. In addition, we provide consultation and designs for further enhancing the beauty of your landscape. All of this together is the goal of estate management: to provide curb appeal to your home and convenience to you. Let’s walk through the parts of estate management. [Read more…]
posted on March 29, 2018 by
Landscaping: What Should You Plant This Spring?
Spring is here. For many landscapes, this means clearing away dead plants and getting ready for the start of the growing season. Depending on the hand that winter dealt you and your selection in plantings, you might be looking at a little or a lot of work to get ready for spring. As you clean up the grounds and gardens, now’s a great time to think about what you should be planting in spring to make sure to get the most out of it. [Read more…]
posted on March 15, 2018 by
The Importance of Landscaping Commercial Property
Any business, from brick and mortar companies to commercial leased property, knows the value of their location. And beyond the square-footage of your office space or functioning HVAC systems, it’s important to step outside your buildings and look at your landscape. Not much to look at? Maybe it should be. In this article, we look at how improving your landscape can improve your business, from getting more people in the door to improving the lives of your employees or tenants. [Read more…]
