Tag: Landscaping

Posted on 05/22/2023

Lawn moss: What it's saying about your lawn

Lawn moss is often described as an irritation for many...

Grass Lawn

Landscaping

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Posted on 10/10/2022

6 Landscaping terms you should know

If you’re just getting started with landscaping, it can seem as if it has a language all its own. While landscape designers use specialized terminology to describe the ins and outs of their work, most of the important language overlaps with gardening, architecture and real estate. This means you might already know more about landscaping styles and features...

Annual

Deciduous

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Posted on 05/23/2022

Rain gardens: Design ideas & more

When it comes to rain gardens, design matters for more than just aesthetics. Rain gardens are meant to serve an important purpose in capturing rainwater runoff, and both the plants and structure of the garden determine its effectiveness. To help you learn more about rain gardens, here are some key benefits and design elements to know: Why are...

Gardening

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Posted on 05/09/2022

Grub control: Natural methods for protecting your lawn

Grub control is something many homeowners have to deal with as part of their lawn care. Lawn grubs are the larval form of insects like Japanese beetles and scarab beetles, and a naturally occurring part of the ecosystem. However, when there are too many, they can cause serious damage to your lawn. If you’ve noticed more than a...

Grub Control

Grubs

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Posted on 04/12/2021

Save Water and Time With These Drought-Tolerant Driveway Landscaping Options

Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay Highlighting and defining your driveway is a simple way to improve your curb appeal. Depending on the amount of space you have, there are countless options for landscaping, hardscaping and edging. For landscaping to line your driveway, there are some important logistics to consider before getting started. One that...

Driveway

Drought Tolerant

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Posted on 03/01/2021

What Curb Appeal Items Give You the Most ROI?

Photo by Breadmaker via Shutterstock You may be thinking that your best investments are inside the home: a snazzy new kitchen, a spa-like bathroom or new wood floors, but you can actually get a high return on investment (ROI) if you focus on your home's curb appeal. The first impression potential buyers have of your home is the...

Curb Appeal

Landscaping

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Posted on 10/26/2020

Landscaping for Energy Efficiency

Image by Tom from Shutterstock Energy efficiency isn’t just for the inside of your home. What you plant outside can affect the bottom line inside. Choosing the right trees, grasses, and shrubs can help. Location, location, location Well placed trees can help to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Trees can keep your home cooler in the summer...

Landscaping

Efficiency

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