All too often, homeowners who are looking to spend more time outdoors with family and friends add a deck or patio without giving it much thought or planning. Before you jump into simply adding a place to relax and entertain outside, it's wise to take some time to think about...
Yard Draining Issues and Solutions
While puddles can be fun for kids to play in, they are anything but when it comes to them being in your yard. Ponding water can cause serious issues. In this article we explore why drainage problems arise, and ways to solve them. Why Are There Puddles in My Lawn?...
Landscape Planning – Do You Plan It or Wing It?
Landscaping. It's one of the most important part of your home's curb appeal. If you're like most, you have a great appreciation for landscaping done well. You know...that one house in your neighborhood that looks meticulous...a beautiful lawn, trees, shrubs and flowers that all seem to be at their best...
Landscape, Garden & Lawn Calendar
When it comes to keeping your landscaping, gardens and lawn looking healthy and beautiful, there are important steps to take throughout the year - even in winter. For instance, you may not be thinking about flowers in January or February, but you should be if you plan to use ice...
Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Spring Landscaping Project
In November, your thoughts are likely centered around things like the holidays and not flowers, trees and gardens. But autumn is actually a great time to start planning your spring landscaping projects. So if you’re looking for a way to decompress after fighting the crowds at the mall, put on...
Why Planting in Fall is Ideal
As summer days give way to autumn, high heat and humidity subside. Days get shorter, evenings get cooler, and precipitation increases. And while our minds may not be on landscaping, autumn is the ideal time to plant new trees, shrubs and plants. Click Here for 20% Off* in September with...
Walkways that Wow!
When it comes to putting in walkways that are truly inviting, many home builders fall short. If your home is like most others, while the house itself is beautiful and inviting, your walkway...not so much! It's standard practice for builders to install "cookie cutter" concrete walkways and generic shrubs on...
Keeping Your Landscape Looking Great in Summer Heat
When the dog days of summer hit, your landscape can take a beating. Hot sun, high temperatures and long periods without rain can damage or even kill your flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. Below we share some tips for keeping your landscaping looking great, even in high heat. New Plants...
Montgomery County Landscaping – RainScape Rebates
In Montgomery County Maryland, (outside the municipalities of Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park) a program called RainScapes Rewards Rebates provides residential and commercial property owners rebates for installing landscaping, rain barrels, permeable driveways and walkways (pavers) and more. Non-permeable surfaces, including compacted lawns, do not have the ability to absorb...
Why Your Landscaping Loves Rain
We all know the children's song "Rain, Rain Go Away." We'd stare out the window singing it, hoping Mother Nature would hear our plea and bring the sun out so we could play. While kids (and grownups) may not like the rain, your landscape absolutely loves it. Your grass, trees, shrubs...