Tag: Landscaping

Posted on 11/04/2024

Lawn care: A guide to identifying grasses

Identifying grasses is an important step in understanding...

Grass Types

Landscaping

+ 2 more

Posted on 09/16/2024

3 Simple Ways to Protect Your Property From Landslides

While landslides vary in size and severity, avoiding them is an important part of protecting your property. Even if you don't live in a landslide-prone area, there are steps you can take to prevent one from happening in your own backyard. Here are three main ways to prevent landslides: Plant Trees & Shrubs to Strengthen the Ground The...

Drainage

Erosion

+ 7 more

Posted on 07/01/2024

Planting a wildflower garden: The basics

For gardeners who enjoy a natural aesthetic, planting a...

Flowers

Gardening

+ 4 more

Posted on 05/20/2024

DIY drainage solutions for yard drainage problems

If your yard is plagued with puddles and soggy spots, it...

Downspout

Gardening

+ 7 more

Posted on 03/04/2024

Seeding zoysia: How to start a zoysia lawn

When it comes to planting a grass lawn, you have the...

Grass Seed

Landscaping

+ 4 more

Posted on 02/19/2024

Tips for using lawn fertilizer in spring

Many aspects of caring for a lawn are seasonal, like using...

Fertilizer

Landscaping

+ 2 more

Posted on 05/08/2023

Lawn care: Tips & tricks for cutting the grass

Did you know there’s more to mowing your lawn than just...

Cutting Grass

Grass

+ 4 more

Posted on 12/13/2021

4 Hidden Costs of Home Building

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels While many people planning to build rather than buy are well-prepared for the overall expense, there are some important costs that can be easy to forget. Here are some additional costs of building a home to consider: Land Preparation Buying the land for your new build is a key expense in a...

Budgeting

Home Builders

+ 3 more

Posted on 09/27/2021

Eco-Friendly Home Search: Here's What to Look For

If you are in the market for a new home, you probably have a lot on your mind. You might be dreaming about how many bedrooms you will need and how you could decorate those spaces. You might be spending your days imagining what your new backyard will look like and thinking about how you could enhance your...

Eco Friendly Homes

Energy Efficient

+ 9 more

Posted on 04/12/2021

Seeds of Plenty: Luxury Landscaping for the Upscale Homeowner

Photo by Linda Knicely on Unsplash Luxury homes have been gaining popularity for at least the last two years, says Washington Post. And while no one has set exact parameters for what is and isn't considered luxury, many real estate agents use the term to describe homes priced in the million-dollar range or higher. These are the residences...

Exterior Home Design

Home Design

+ 1 more

Posted on 07/13/2020

Energy Saving Landscaping Tips

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

+ 1 more