Technology Makes Landscaping Easier Than Ever
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Fall Recommendations For A Healthy Lawn Over Winter
Although winter weather is setting in heavily in some areas of the country, it is never too late to care for your lawn with fall and winter preparation tasks. Here are some recommendations to keep your lawn cared for over the winter and into spring. Complete Fall Clean-Up In the fall, your yard will likely end up receiving a large amount of leaves that drop from trees in your yard and from nearby trees in neighboring yards.
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Why You Should Always Consult Landscape Designers Before You Finish Building Your Home Or Business
After a long, hard construction process the last thing most Americans want to do is spend even more time drawing up plans for their outdoor spaces. Whether that be for your home or business, the outside is often an afterthought, and very little thought is given to it. However, you do not have to do this task on your own, landscape designers can help give you the outdoor space you dreamed of and one that is unique and cost-effective.
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Lawn Edging Options
A definitive border that separates the lawn from the roadway will add a touch of finesse to your property and will demonstrate your attention to detail. Lawn edging includes using a tool to create a straight edge or a combination of using an edger in conjunction with some landscaping materials. Read on to learn more about lawn edging to beautify your property. Pick an Edger A manual, gas-powered, and electric-powered edger each contain a rotary cutting blade and a pole that is attached to a handle.
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Four Hardscaping Tips For A Wildlife Friendly Yard
Anything in your landscape design that isn't a living plant is part of the hardscaping. This includes not just sidewalks and retaining walls, but water features, plant supports, and even the decorative items that you add. When making plans with your hardscape contractor, consider adding things that will make your yard more friendly for the neighborhood wildlife and pollinators. 1. Use Stone For Walls Natural stone is optimum for wildlife compared to concrete and other uniform materials because the nooks and crannies can provide important habitat for pollination insects.
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Landscaping Recommendations For An Attractive And Maintained Property
Adding in landscaping and other design elements to your yard is a big part of making your property look great and maintaining its value, and as a homeowner, you often are left with a blank slate to improve upon your yard with pavement, trees, landscaping, and other vegetation. Here are some landscaping services you can look for to make your yard into a beautiful and well-cared for outdoor space. Plant Beneficial Vegetation
When I was young, I loved helping my mother in the garden. Our yard was filled with plants and flowers that she kept in immaculate condition. Once I was an adult and bought my first home, I learned that there was much more to landscaping a yard than I ever imagined! After a little trial and error planting a few flowers in my yard that died quickly, I realized the technology that is available to aspiring gardeners makes trial and error a thing of the past. After I found out what my "hardiness zone" was, I realized I was planting flowers made for much cooler climates, and I played around with software that let me design my yard very easily! I learned a lot throughout the experience, so I thought I would share my tips with everyone who needs them. Come back often to check out my new tips!