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»
Nearly everyone dreams of a home with a beautiful landscape, but most people don’t have the time to constantly maintain it. One major headache can be weed pressure. Anywhere with good soil and moisture can be quickly overtaken by weeds. Fortunately, there are some landscape design tips that help prevent weeds so you can enjoy a beautiful yard without the need for constant weeding.
Install Curbing and Footings
Concrete curbing and footings provide an effective barrier against weeds. Read More»