Whether your yard has problems with the way water flows, erosion, or you want to add to the look and feel of it, you should consider building a retaining wall. This can be made from bricks, stones, or wood to compliment your home. If you aren’t sure about having one built, consider the following as you walk around your property: Water Flow Having a yard that slopes down toward your home is not good.…
Read More »Most people have the desire to have a landscaped yard with a beautiful lawn, but many don’t want to put the time and effort in to care for it. While this is understandable because people are generally very busy with other responsibilities, a lawn has to be cared for in order to look great. A solution to this problem is to hire a lawn maintenance service. This article will discuss 2 excellent reasons to hire a lawn maintenance service.…
Read More »Erosion is a common problem in gardens and other landscaping projects that occurs due to weather exposure and rainfall. Over time, soil will gradually be carried away, reducing the slope of hills and altering the shape and layout of your landscaping project. Fortunately, there are multiple methods that can be employed to keep erosion to a minimum and your landscape looking as good as new. Riprap Riprap is a type of landscape decoration that takes chunks of stone and embeds them into the hillside of the area that is facing erosion.…
Read More »When your lawn turns yellow, your first thought is probably, “it needs more water.” But what if the soil actually is moist and you’ve gotten plenty of rainfall lately? You need to look a bit deeper to find what’s causing your green grass to turn yellow. Here’s a look at some of the most likely explanations. Too Much Nitrogen in the Soil If large patches of your lawn or even the entire lawn is yellow, this is probably because there is too much nitrogen in the soil.…
Read More »Having a lawn in your backyard has a number of benefits– its visually appealing, a great place for kids and pets to play, and soft on the feet. But if you want to keep your lawn green and lush, you will need to be diligent about watering it properly. A simple solution is having a sprinkler system installed. Having an automatic sprinkler system offers a number of advantages, such as:…
Read More »There are many landscaping upgrades that you may need to make if you are to get the most out of your property. Retaining walls can be fairly common upgrades to need, but homeowners that have only recently started planning to revitalize their yards may be uninformed about the process of installing a retaining wall. Why Should You Hire A Professional To Build Your Retaining Wall? For individuals that enjoy working in their yard, it may seem like a retaining wall will be a fairly simple upgrade to make.…
Read More »Is your lawn in a less than ideal condition? Does it seem like your lawn is always half-dead, no matter what you do? For many people, “lawn care” means little more than turning on a hose a couple times a week. Unfortunately, if this is all you do, your lawn is unlikely to do as well as you might want. Grass can be temperamental, refusing to grow at all if even a small part of its care is neglected.…
Read More »Hydroseeding is a quick, nearly foolproof way to get the lush green lawn of your dreams. After the soil is properly prepared and amended, a combination of grass seed and a nutrient solution, which is formulated to help hold moisture, is applied. You have likely seen it done before — it looks like the ground has been temporarily painted green. Ensuring the best results from hydroseeding does require a bit of care.…
Read More »When you want to install a patio in your yard, there are many types of materials you can choose from. You don’t always have to use a concrete slab for your patio. You can use a decorative stone or brick to build your patio surface, building up the foundation properly to give your patio its long-lasting durability. Here are some tips to help you prepare and install a decorative stone or brick patio.…
Read More »Controlling and managing the storm water runoff that you may get at your house can be problematic. That runoff can cause all kinds of problems, including localized flooding. However, there are things that you can do that will help manage the problem. Collect Rainwater One thing that you can do to help control storm runoff is to collect the rainwater. You can use that water to do things like water your garden or lawn.…
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