2017

  • Rainbow Gardening: How To Do It Right

    Whether you are a proponent of Christian rainbows or you use the rainbow to symbolize your alignment with the LGBTQ+ community, you can create a rainbow garden that is both symbolic and beautiful. Landscape design takes flowers of all heights and colors to create this popular look. To do it right, you will need to section off the perimeter of your yard in seven equal sections. Then do the following to get the perfect rainbow garden look.
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  • Need A New Tree? The Grown Canopy Could Be A Make-Or-Break Factor

    If you've just had to remove a tree from your yard and are planting a new one to take its place, you already know that root size and spread (and speed of growth) are crucial if the tree will be near the house or near utility lines. Disease resistance is also important. But the canopy, too, is something you need to look at. Not only would a wide canopy provide shade, but it could also adversely affect crucial aspects of your property and the surrounding space.
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  • 3 Things You Need To Think About Before Putting In Your Own Yard

    Putting in your yard can be very doable and very affordable if you know what you are doing. There are so many people who decide that they want to put in their own sprinklers and sod only to end up regretting it later because they didn't understand well enough how to do it. Here are some things that you should know about putting in your own yard. 1. Don't Place The Grass Right Up Against The House
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  • How To Cut Down And Remove A Tree In Your Residential Yard

    When a tree in your residential yard has died of old age or disease, it is best to remove it and plant another tree in its place. To remove a tree, use a chainsaw to cut sections of the tree from the top down to the soil where it grows. Chop the cut tree trunk, tree limbs, and tree branches into manageable sizes to use in a fireplace or wood stove.
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  • Spring Has Sprung -- 4 Quick Ways To Make Your Yard Come To Life

    Do you feel like you have a dull, lifeless yard? Even as you work to keep it looking nice, the yard can sometimes become boring and stale. And with spring in full bloom, you want a yard that makes you feel alive.  Fortunately, there are some quick ways to remedy the situation. Here are 4 easy options. Add Container Color. Pick out a brightly-colored container and fill it with colorful flowers.
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  • Don't Make These Lawn Care Mistakes

    There are many different aspects that are going to help you maintain a great lawn. However, there are a few mistakes that people make on a regular basis that can be deadly to a lawn. The problem is that many people do not know that they are making some of these mistakes. In order to help you maintain a healthy lawn, this article is going to outline just a few of the common mistakes that people make with their lawn care.
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  • A Landscaper Can Help You With Creating Your Yard

    If you are worried about what your yard looks like, you have options. One is that you can try to figure out what is going on and fix it yourself. Another is that you can hire a professional to come in and look at your yard so they can fix it for you. There are a lot of things that a landscaper can do for you.  Landscaper A landscaper or landscaping company is one that specializes in working with lawns, gardens, and suchlike.
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  • 3 Tips For Helping Your Front Yard Look Better

    The key to having a home that looks its best and has the highest value will often start in the front yard. You will want the exterior of your property to be attractive for you and others that may see it. This isn't that difficult to do when you simply take the proper steps to make it happen. Knowing some of the basic tips that you can put to use today to improve the look of your lawn are sure to be helpful.
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  • Three Retaining Wall Landscaping Mistakes To Avoid

    Installing a retaining wall, whether for aesthetics or to reinforce a hill on your property, can result in some landscaping challenges. This is especially true at the base of the wall, since this is an area that may be constantly shaded or exposed to extreme heat, depending on the wall's orientation. It's important that the plants you choose to plant in this area don't pose a hazard to the wall and that they can thrive in the area.
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  • Reasons to Consider Including Concrete Hardscaping into Your Landscaping

    If you are looking for ways to improve the look of your property, hardscaping may be the perfect solution. Hardscaping is all of the non-living features that are incorporated into your property's landscaping. For example, walls, walkways, fountains and other functional/non-functional features. Hardscaping allows you to add decorative features to your landscaping in order to create a visually appealing area that doesn't require the maintenance that plant life requires. There is a variety of material options that can be used for hardscaping, but concrete is one of the most durable and low maintenance.
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