If you’re looking for a way to give your yard a makeover that will really make it stand out and wow your visitors, a formal garden style might be just what the doctor ordered. What is it and how can you create your own? Here is a short guide to get you started with this unique and luxurious landscape design.
A lush, healthy lawn is the envy of every homeowner. It takes dedication to get your lawn to a pristine level, then more effort to keep it that way. Three important things are necessary to reach that level of lawn perfection. This is advice you should follow, unless you entrust these tasks to a professional lawn maintenance service. Here are three tips on how to keep your lawn beautiful and the envy of your neighborhood. Well-Maintained Equipment Sharp blades are essential for keeping your lawn healthy. A dull lawn mower blade won’t provide a clean cut, tearing the grass. This tearing, even if minimal, […]
As the weather turns into fall and eventually winter, you don’t want to stop enjoying your garden, right? Naturally, you’ll have some clean up and fall maintenance work to get done. However, you should still be able to enjoy your outdoor space no matter the weather. Plan a garden that’s designed for autumn beauty — and even beyond autumn. Rock Garden If you plan a garden around hardscaping, the beauty persists no matter the weather. That’s where a pretty rock garden comes in. You have many options for choosing rocks for your garden. Choose attractive large rocks or boulders in […]
You don’t have to fly halfway across the world with an international environmental organization to save the planet. You can start right in your own backyard. What can you do to play your part? Eco-friendly landscape options are exactly what you’re looking for. Along with hiring a pro who has experience in sustainable, eco-conscious designs you can keep up the ‘good for the planet’ practices as your garden grows.
Spending time in outdoor living spaces gives you the opportunity to enjoy the warm summer months with your friends and family. If your home is located in an area where your neighbors’ yards adjoin yours, you may feel like your backyard isn’t as private as it should be. Fortunately, you can use landscaping features to give your yard the privacy it needs to serve as a more comfortable living space. Here are four simple features that you can add when landscaping with privacy in mind. 1. Plant Some Bamboo If you want your backyard living space to serve as a […]
To protect your home and other buildings from the threat of wildfires, experts recommend that you develop a plan for the landscaping areas directly surrounding any structures. This area around structures is sometimes called the “defensible space area” or DSA. In this zone, you’ll eliminate flammable vegetation and trees and replace them with more fire-resistant ground covers and perennials. Below, you’ll find four tips for creating and maintaining the DSA around your property. Remember: Keep It Lean, Clean, and Green Many people mistakenly assume that a DSA should be bare dirt around the home. Dirt may seem like a sure […]
Imagine this: after a long day of skiing or boating, you sit down to watch the sunset with a cold beverage and a warm fire in your backyard. Outdoor fire pits create a fun, social ambiance right on your property. They give you the opportunity to stay warm in the winter months and cool summer nights, and they encourage your friends to join you outside for a lovely evening. Here is what to consider when you’re thinking about installing an outdoor fire pit. Decide Which Fuel You’re Going to Use You’re going to be burning some kind of fuel in […]
Landscape lighting provides many obvious advantages, from increased usability of your outdoor spaces to improved security. The exact ways you benefit from your lighting, however, can depend on the quality and the type of light you use. In this blog, we discuss six common lighting placement types and the purpose they may serve in your yard. 1. Deck Lights Your backyard deck is the perfect place to spend a summer evening, whether you’re hosting a barbeque or chatting with your closest friends. But once the sun sets, deck surfaces can become tricky to navigate, especially if you have many stairs […]
When you live in Truckee, CA (or any of the surrounding areas), you learn to expect a few wildfires now and again. In fact, the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District estimates that Truckee meadows saw a 96% increase in fire incidents during the 2016 summer months. While firefighters do an excellent job at controlling the flames, you naturally may worry that a loose spark or stray ember may put your property at risk. The recent drought makes any wildfire a potential disaster for homeowners, and you can easily imagine your home going up in a blaze. Fortunately, you can take […]
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