Tag: Landscaping

Posted on 09/29/2024
Removing & preventing lawn moss
For homeowners with grass lawns, moss can be a problematic...
Landscaping
Lawn Care
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Posted on 12/10/2023
How to add value to your home with high ROI upgrades
Whether you’re a homeowner or a real estate investor, it’s...
Energy Efficiency
Home Upgrades
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Posted on 01/01/2023
Finding your zen with Japanese landscaping
For homeowners wanting to create a space of zen and comfort in their outdoor area, it can be helpful to take inspiration from Japanese landscaping design. Featuring a perfect blend of natural and man-made elements, Japanese gardens are synonymous with tranquility and quiet beauty. What better way to unwind and enjoy the fresh air than with your personal...
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden Style
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Posted on 11/27/2022
Essential landscaping terms to 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 08/14/2022
4 Keys to designing French gardens
To add classic elegance to your home’s exterior, consider taking inspiration from French gardens. French garden design has a legacy of precise, formal and beautiful landscaping, making it the perfect style for homeowners wanting to dress up their outdoor space. While a French garden can be more maintenance than other garden styles due to the emphasis on clean...
French Garden
French Gardens
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Posted on 07/17/2022
Seeding zoysia: How to start a zoysia lawn
When it comes to planting a grass lawn, you have the option of using rolls, plugs or seeding. Zoysia grass, a popular warm-season grass used in many lawns, can be planted successfully all three ways. While plugs and rolls are a quicker method, seeding can be more cost-effective. If you’re interested in growing a zoysia grass lawn from...
Grass Seed
Landscaping
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Posted on 01/09/2022
Curb Appeal the Easy Way: Landscaping Tips & Tricks
If you’re trying to improve your home’s curb appeal, landscaping is usually the best place to start. Even with tiny outdoor spaces, there are some simple improvements that will make a big difference. Here are some simple DIY landscaping tips for curb appeal: Refresh or Add Mulch Mulch might seem like something only needed in elaborate gardens, but...
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
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Posted on 11/14/2021
Is it Safe to Plant Near My Basement or Crawlspace?
Image by Jean-Pierre Pellissier from Pixabay It's tempting to plant shrubs and other plants against your house to hide the basement or crawlspace area. However, you could be asking for trouble. Before you buy or plant anything new for spring, find out why it's not such a good idea to have plants too close to your basement or...
Home Gardening
Plants
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Posted on 06/27/2021
The Benefits of Garden Edging
Garden edging is an important element of landscaping design that serves many purposes. There are a variety of different materials and techniques for edging, ranging from professional installation to DIY weekend projects. If you’re wondering whether to add garden edging to your outdoor spaces, here are some key benefits to consider: Defining and Separating Spaces The obvious visual...
Exterior Design
Exterior Design
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