Improving Your Home Landscaping

Three Things That Can Kill Your Lawn This Summer

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Summer is here and you are likely planning some lovely warm days enjoying your yard. This dream can quickly come crashing down, though, if your lawn turns brown and dry by mid-July. The following are some things that can kill your lawn, along with how to avoid them: #1: Poor spring water management Water is one of the key elements that keeps a lawn green and healthy, but making the grass too dependent on the surface level watering can cause it to die when the hot and dry weather of midsummer arrives. Read More»

What Is Involved In A Land Assessment And Feasability Study?

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If you have purchased a plot of land to build a home or commercial building on, you will need to have a landscape assessment and feasibility study done. This process is typically performed bycivil or land engineer and landscape architecture firms. If you have never had one of these studies done before, you may be unsure of what is involved in the study and what it consists of. Here are a few of the things that are done and determined when a land assessment and feasibility study are done. Read More»

Want To Bring Your Pet Bunny Outside For Playtime? 3 Changes To Make To Your Yard

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Letting your bunny play on the grass in your yard can be a great way to expose them to some fresh air and ensure that they get some exercise, but you do need to take some precautions if you want to be sure that your pet bunny is safe outside. While you always need to supervise your bunny when they’re outside, you’ll want to look into additional things that you can do to make your yard as safe as possible. Read More»

Eliminate Pesky Poison Ivy Plants And Plant Grass Seed Where They Were Once Growing

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If you have noticed poison ivy growing near your property’s patio, each time spent outdoors can be an unpleasant experience if you are allergic to poison ivy and fearful of coming into contact with one of the plants. Safely eliminate the poison ivy by completing the steps below. Afterward, plant grass seed in bare patches where poison ivy was once growing to provide the section of property that surrounds your patio with a uniform appearance. Read More»

Incorporating Decorative Stone Into Your Landscape Design

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If you just purchased a home of your own, and you feel your property is rather plain and in need of a pick-me-up, you are most likely considering different landscaping options to improve the overall appearance of your land. Using decorative stones as part of your landscape design will instantly give your property a burst of color as well as help with drainage. Here are some ideas to consider if you are interested in adding stones to your outdoor aesthetics. Read More»