The earth comes alive in spring, and homeowners everywhere celebrate the rebirth of their landscapes. Unfortunately, with spring also comes weeds, and the age-old battle between gardener and nature begins anew.
However, the battle against weeds doesn’t have to be such a difficult struggle. Instead of trying to control them through spraying and plucking, there are several other methods that can keep weed growth to a minimum on your property. Below are three ways that can prevent weeds from ruining your landscape.…
If you have recently worked with a builder to have a new home built on a plot of land you have purchased, then you may need to add some grass seed to the dirt around your property once the building is completed. While you have the option of using traditional methods, like using a seed spreader, to add the seed, hydroseed may be a better idea. Keep reading to learn what hydroseed is, why it is advantageous, and also how you can care for it.…
When you own a flock of backyard chickens, it is important to keep your yard looking beautiful, while, at the same time, providing beneficial vegetation for your chickens. Here are some tips for landscaping a chicken run and for landscaping your yard for free-range chickens.
Landscape Your Chicken Run
If you don’t have the ability or the space in your yard to allow your chickens to free-range, you can still create a well-landscaped chicken run for them.…
If you have newly planted trees in your yard, you’ll need to carefully watch over them during the first year after transplant. Trees are expensive and they are extra vulnerable to dehydration, disease, or malnutrition right after they are planted in your yard. Here are some things you can do to make sure they survive and thrive under your care.
1. Make sure they get enough water.
Young trees will need a lot to drink after they are transplanted, especially if the ground was dry when the tree was planted.…
Landscaping is just as important on a commercial property as it is on a residential property. You want landscaping that’s inviting and attractive to maintain your property value and increase the curb appeal of your establishment. But did you know that your landscaping choices can also save you money and lower your carbon footprint? Energy efficient commercial landscaping can reduce your heating and cooling needs, keeping your bills lower and improving the eco-friendliness of your business.…
Making sure that you have a perfect lawn is probably every homeowner’s dream. Although many people tend to veer towards fixing up the interior of your house, making sure that you have the perfect yard can make your house that more aesthetically agreeable, nicer to walk around in, increase the curb value of your home, and might even increase the overall value of your home. There are a number of easy things that you can do in order to improve your yard, overall.…
Replanting garden beds each spring is a hassle. Thus, it’s best to work with your landscape designer to choose perennial flower varieties for your flower beds. Perennials come back season after season, so you don’t have to rip them out and replant as often. A lot of perennial flowers are very tall, making them more suited for planting along a fence or building than in a low flower bed. However, the following six flowers are a more manageable height and are well-suited for garden bed planting.…
