Do you live an area that makes it hard to grow grass? Find out how to use nothing more than hardscape materials to finish your property.

5 Topsoil Application Tips

18 June 2021
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Your garden and lawn are only as healthy as the soil. Topsoil is an organic, matter-rich soil. It's an important component in growing soil, but it's often missing from home yards due to building and depletion.  1. Save What You Can If you are having work done in the yard or clearing an area for a new garden bed, it can be helpful to save as much of the native topsoil as possible. Read More …

2 Kinds Of Jobs An Arborist Might Have

20 May 2021
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Arborists have a very important job. They can work for all kinds of entities, including logging companies and even the government. An arborist is in charge of taking care of trees. That sounds really simple, but the fact is that taking care of trees is a very complex job that has all kinds of tasks that goes into it. So what are some of the things that an arborist can do? Read More …

3 Strategies You Can Use If You Want a Functional Landscape Design

9 April 2021
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A beautiful landscape is what everyone wants to have, but it's not always easy to create it. As a homeowner, it's good to know that a stunning landscape begins with a great design. And since it's sometimes tricky to come up with the right landscape design yourself, it's crucial to involve a landscape designer in the process.  A great landscape design should be budget-friendly, easy to manage, and sustainable. Actually, the landscape design you choose will determine how inviting your outdoor spaces will be. Read More …

Landscaping Elements To Help Improve Soil Stability In Your Yard And Garden

15 January 2021
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Erosion is a problem that exists not only in the commercial industry, with soil loss around construction areas and farmlands, but it is also a problem for you as a homeowner. Your property can become damaged severely from the effects of wind and rainfall that move soil from its position, leaving you with poor air quality and problems with soil slope and drainage issues. Here are some elements to add to your garden and yard landscaping to increase your soil stabilization and prevent erosion to the ground and its surrounding surfaces. Read More …

Three Types of Home Lawn Sprinklers

25 November 2020
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If you are considering the installation of a lawn sprinkler system, you need to make sure you understand the options available. Sprinkler systems fall into three main types, with each suitable for different tasks. Drip A drip irrigation system wastes the least amount of water compared to every other type of home sprinkler system. There are several different types of emitters used on a drip line. Basic drip emitters and soakers simply dribble water directly onto the soil, and they are best suited in landscaping and garden beds with evenly spaced plants. Read More …
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hardscaping areas that won't grow grass easily

I live in an area that is very difficult to grow grass. If I was to water my lawn a couple of times each day, the grass may grow, but that would cost me a small fortune in water bills and waste a lot of water that could be used for more efficient purposes. Instead of fighting the grass to grow, I decided to embrace the dryness of the area and complete the landscape design using mostly hardscape materials. I used rocks of all sizes coupled with wood to create a yard that I love to spend time in and am very proud of. Find out how to use nothing more than hardscape materials to finish your property.

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