2015

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.

3 Tips For Keeping Your Lawn Looking Great

30 September 2015
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How to keep a lawn looking nice might seem like a mystery to some people. You may put a lot of time and effort into your lawn, only to have it look subpar. Luckily, getting a nice looking yard doesn't have to be unattainable. There are a couple simple things you can do to keep your lawn looking great. Here are a couple tips. 1. Spray For Bugs One of the most important things you can do is manage pests in the yard. Read More …

The Top Three Reasons To Remove A Tree From Your Property

29 September 2015
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Tree removal is something that all homeowners may consider at one point in time because of a tree they have on their property that doesn't seem to be adding any value to their home. Tree removal should always be done by professionals, since they will have the right tools, equipment, and experience to get it done safely. However, there has to be a specific reason to remove a tree on your property. Read More …

Helping Your Roses Climb Properly On A Fence

29 September 2015
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Climbing roses add a sophisticated beauty to any landscape. They also provide a little privacy when trained properly to grow up a chain-link fence. If you want the beauty and awesome aroma of roses in your backyard, use this guide to help you plant the roses and then train them to grow horizontally, clinging to the fence. Gather Your Supplies shovel scissors pantyhose climbing rose plants compost or fertilizer garden hose small pruning shears Plant the Roses Read More …

Make Your Backyard Landscaping More Interesting: Ideas For Your New Home

28 September 2015
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Moving into your first house of your very own can be one of the most exciting experiences of your adult life. There are so many things you want to do to make your new place more than just a house, but a real home. One of the ways that you may want to go about this is to change up your new backyard's landscaping and design. However, you may not know what you can do to get started and make your backyard design more interesting. Read More …

3 Landscaping Trends You Should Know About

23 September 2015
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Like hats, colors, and hemlines, landscaping designs have seasons where trends go in and out. If you're curious about which trends you should try as you redecorate this year, here are 3 landscaping trends you should know about. Fruits Out Front The myriad colors that nature gives fruits, herbs, and vegetables are gorgeous -- so why not put them out on display? Instead of tucking your home garden into a small corner of your backyard, the latest trend is to present the fruits of your labor (literally) to the world, allowing their colors and scents to be a decoration all their own. Read More …

About Me
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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