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»
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»
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»
Sod is prized for lawn replacement because it is fast – you have a fully green lawn as soon as the sod is laid, and the lawn is fully usable within a few days to a week. But sod installation doesn’t come without challenges. Know some of the common sod problems so you can avoid them when putting in your new lawn.
Poor quality, non-local sod
Make sure that the sod you buy is from a local grower. Read More»
Making improvements to the landscaping of your yard can go a long way towards improving the property value as well as leave you much happier with the way your property looks. Instead of putting off working on the landscaping and being bored with the drab appearance of your yard right now, you should look into which projects will make the biggest difference in how your yard looks once it’s been landscaped. Read More»
