2018

How To Prep The Soil In A New Vegetable Garden

5 September 2018
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Are you dreaming of a large vegetable garden in your backyard for next summer? If so, then fall is the time to start preparing the soil. The key to a healthy vegetable bed is great soil. By preparing the soil for planting in fall, you ensure that your amendments have time to break down and blend into the soil to create a healthy mix. The following guide will walk you through preparing your vegetable bed. Read More …

How To Determine Whether A Dead Tree Is Safe To Leave As Standing Deadwood

4 September 2018
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Standing deadwood can be an important habitat for wildlife, particularly birds and insects. If you have a dead or dying tree in your yard, you may be wondering whether leaving it in place is a good idea. There is no easy answer to this question since a dead tree can also be a hazard to bpeople and property. The following can help you make a decision on whether removal, or leaving the dead tree in place, is the better option. Read More …

Why You Should Hire A Professional To Help With Hardscaping Your Property

28 August 2018
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Hardscapes are the parts of your yard that include things like walkways and a patio. When placed properly, they add to the beauty of your landscaping project. While you might be able to install plants and flowers to make your yard attractive, installing hardscapes is usually more difficult and requires the help of a hardscaping service. Here's how a hardscape service can help and some features you may want them to install. Read More …

Three Ways To Prevent Erosion On A Slope

28 August 2018
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A hillside on your property can pose a unique problem -- erosion. This is especially true in new builds where there may be no natural turf or landscaping planted to help stabilize the slope. Over time, the hillside will erode away, which means that dirt will slide down toward your property or over a driveway below -- resulting in even bigger problems. Fortunately, there are some attractive ways to control erosion on a landscape hill. Read More …

Want To Cut Down On Water Usage? 3 Ideas For Making Changes To Your Yard

28 August 2018
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Reducing how much water your yard uses can be a great move when you're looking to reduce your utility bills, or you simply want your home to be more energy-efficient. Either way, the first thing that you should look into is your landscaping so that you find ways to cut down on just how much water the yard uses on a regular basis. If you're unsure of what you can do to make sure that your yard isn't using as much water, consider some the following changes you can easily make. Read More …