A large backyard is both a blessing and a curse. On the positive side, having a large backyard gives you the opportunity to include plenty of great features without feeling like you are squeezed for space. Of course, on the downside, you have a lot of space to plan, and then a lot of space […]
Summer is the time of year when your landscaping can really shine. In many ways, the work you do during the rest of the year is all meant to have your property looking its best during those warm summer evenings spent out on the deck or patio. With that said, you can’t exactly take summer […]
It’s never a good thing to waste water. While your landscape almost certainly needs at least a little water to thrive, you don’t want to use any more than is necessary. Our natural resources are limited and using those resources in a responsible manner is an obligation we all share. Fortunately, there are plenty of […]
Here in the mid-Atlantic, when a particularly powerful storm rolls through the area, the landscaping you have worked so hard to create can be at risk. Wind is certainly a concern, but the rain that comes along with such a storm can be just as damaging. If you would like to help your landscape deal […]
There’s much more to landscaping than just picking out what plant life you like and where to place them. Your home’s foundation must also be taken into consideration. With that being said, here are six tips to help guide you with safely planting and landscaping around your home’s foundation. Create Space Leave at least two […]
Without a doubt, spring is the most exciting time of year for those who love to garden and otherwise take care of their property. In the spring, you can plan everything that you are going to plant, and spend hours shopping at your local nursery. If you are getting excited for the warmer months ahead […]
Are you getting ready for a big landscaping project in 2019? Or maybe you are thinking about making some small but meaningful changes to the landscaping you already have in place? To find inspiration, you might want to look toward some of the exciting trends in this industry. By knowing what is hot in landscaping […]
Did you know gardening and landscaping actually change quite rapidly as tastes and trends develop? This might seem like a hobby which is based in tradition, but constant change can be found if you look closely. In this article, we are going to highlight 10 trends that you should watch for as the calendar turns […]
In the wintertime here in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region, it is easy to forget about your landscaping. You have plenty of other things to do, and nothing is growing out there anyway, right? Well – it’s not quite that simple. Sure, winter isn’t exactly prime time for gardening and other landscaping activities, but you […]
With winter closing in, there isn’t much to do in the garden except look forward to spring – right? No! There is plenty to do, and by performing some simple tasks you can set yourself up for a great growing season when warmer temperatures return. Not only that, you can make your landscape a bit […]