Improving Your Home Landscaping

4 Things You Should Know About Installing Sprinklers

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Whether you are planning to do the job yourself or get a pro to handle it, there are a handful of issues that will determine how well a sprinkler installation effort will turn out. You’ll want to take a look at four things to figure out before starting a sprinkler system installation. Coverage Purchase some graph paper. Also, get the measurements for the area where you want the water to go. Read More»

How to Revamp an Old Patio

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There’s no need to tear out and replace an old paver patio. With a little bit of elbow grease, you can revamp that old patio so that the pavers almost look like new again. Here’s how. Clean the Joints Over time the sand in the joints between pavers can weaken or wash away. When this happens, weeds may begin to encroach. Not only does this look bad, eventually these weeds will force the pavers apart so that they crack or become uneven. Read More»

3 Steps For A Beautiful Landscape This Year

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Do you have a yard that is in a less than ideal condition? Are you wanting to make it the talk of the neighborhood this year? The unfortunate reality is that not everyone has a green thumb. When you have a busy schedule, it can be hard to make sure that your grass, trees, and shrubs are able to do as well as they possibly can. Thankfully, there are some things that just about anyone can do to make the exterior of their home look the way that they’ve always dreamed of. Read More»

How Can Good Landscaping Help You Sell Your Home?

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When you plan to sell your home, it’s quite an involved process. You’ll want to sell your home as quickly and easily as possible so that you can move on and get settled into your new house. There are things that you can do to make sure that your home is more attractive to potential buyers. Staging the interior of your home is important, but you also want to make sure that the exterior looks good, too. Read More»

Erosion Prevention Landscaping Ideas

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Soil erosion can be a major issue in the home landscape. If your yard isn’t perfectly level, you may have issues with soil being washed away through gullies and miniature landslides. The following are a few ways you can landscape your yard to prevent such erosion. Plant Grass Nearly any type of grass can prevent soil erosion, including the non-native lawn grasses that many people prefer for their yards. For more severe erosion zones, such as on steep slopes, consider native ornamental grasses. Read More»