How Landscape Lighting, Lawn Health, and Outdoor Living Features Work Together (and Why Training Matters)
In years past, a patio with some chairs and a fire pit was considered fancy. While that kind of space is still a great addition to a yard these days, many homeowners have begun to think bigger. Full kitchens and dining areas are popping up in backyards everywhere, as are other hardscape pathways with low voltage landscape lighting. […]
How Proper Seeding & Erosion Control Work Together for Successful Landscapes
Your seed is a diva. A drama queen. A narcissist. Your seed thinks the world revolves around it, and in the world of landscaping it does. A beautiful landscape doesn’t happen by accident. While quality seed and good soil are essential, many landscape projects fail because newly seeded areas simply can’t withstand weather, runoff, and […]
Fall Landscaping in the DMV: Mulching, Seeding & Sodding Tips
Fall is one of the best times to give your yard some TLC, particularly if you live in the DMV, aka D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. This is because the region’s mild autumn temperatures and steady rainfall create perfect conditions for establishing new lawns, strengthening root systems, and preparing your landscape for a lush, green spring. […]
Fall Landscaping -Using Leafgro as Soil Amendment and Pine Fines for Top Dressing
Move over spring. You’ve got some competition for “best time of the year to plant flowers.” That time is fall, i.e., right now. Fall is one of the best times to plant flowers because cooler air temperatures, paired with soil that still holds summer warmth, create an ideal environment for establishing strong root systems. Plants […]
How to Protect Your Maryland Landscaping from Summer Heat
Ah, summer. It’s the season of sunshine, beach trips, pool parties, and… unbearable heat? Though it’s the season that many spend the other three seasons looking forward to, it’s not all a walk in the park. One of the drawbacks is the sometimes oppressive heat that causes you to sweat as soon as you step […]
Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Landscape Materials
Landscaping projects can be a lot of fun, and since we’re in the best season for it, you’re probably itching for any chance to go outside and dig in. But you won’t make it very far if you don’t have all the landscape materials you need. It doesn’t matter if you’re working on a huge […]
Essential Mulch Landscaping Tips for Spring
The chill of winter is fading. Leaves are showing up on the trees. Bees are happily buzzing from one flower to the next. Spring is surely here, bringing with it endless possibilities for landscaping. This landscaping sets the stage for a vibrant yard that will remain so all season long, so it’s important to do […]
Spring Landscaping Checklist: Essential Tasks to Get Your Yard Ready
Ah, spring. It’s about time to hang up your coat for good, don your gardening gloves, and get to work planting your garden. But hang on! There are a few things to do in preparation for the spring landscaping you’ve been so anxiously awaiting. By following a few simple (but very helpful) landscaping tips, you’re […]
5 Landscaping Trends We Can’t Wait to See in 2025
Summer is gone. We wake up every morning to frost and a dormant landscape. Landscaping is no longer an everyday activity, which leaves our green thumbs itching for some action. To hold you over until winter packs up and leaves, we thought we’d give you some food for thought (and planning). There are plenty of […]
Small Yard Landscaping Tips
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably daydreamed at least once about having a perfect garden—a backyard retreat where you can surround yourself with plant life and unwind. Honestly, who wouldn’t want that? There’s plenty of research suggesting that time spent in nature is great for our mental health and cognition. But unfortunately, a robust garden […]
Landscaping Tips to Keep Your Landscaping Vibrant in the Summer Heat
The sun is absolutely blistering as you walk across your lawn. Should you water it? Is it too late for mulch? We all know as the mercury rises our plants and lawns need a little extra TLC. So, let’s explore some landscaping tips to keep your greenery healthy all summer long! It’s the season of […]
Backyard Renovations: Sustainable and Seasonal Landscaping Tips
Have you been imagining having backyard get-togethers with your family and friends? Are you embarrassed by how neglected it looks? Overgrown plants and weeds don’t have to stop your fun. Maybe it’s time for some backyard renovations. With supplies from RELS Landscaping, soon you can have a special place to welcome family and friends. Did […]