You’ve spent a lot of time working on your home’s landscaping. Wouldn’t it be nice to show it off after dark? Adding outdoor lighting your yard is a great way to highlight your favorite landscaping features and establish a warm, comfortable nighttime ambiance. Today we’ll take a moment to share a few tips to help… Read more »
It’s officially springtime, and that means it’s time to dust of the tools and get back to work in the garden. After a long winter in the garage, your lawn mower could probably use a little attention before you fire it up again. A quick tuneup will ensure that your mower performs efficiently and consistently… Read more »
With spring just around the corner, you are probably getting antsy to get outside again. As the season changes and takes with it the snowbanks, you also can see some noticeable changes in your lawn. Although it is tempting to go out and get started on beautifying your lawn on the first hint of a… Read more »
The proper lighting can create a peaceful ambience inside the home. Many homeowners and decorators choose mood lighting for bedrooms or bright lighting for kitchens, allowing each area to be as bright as needed or relaxed and inviting to set an appropriate mood. The right lighting can make a world of different not only inside… Read more »
Tax season is in full swing, and if you’re like most Americans you’re probably looking for any opportunity you can to deduct expenses from your taxable income. If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve invested hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the care and maintenance of your lawn over the course of the past… Read more »
You probably see them every year at your local garden supply store. Rolls and rolls of synthetic, usually plastic barriers that promise to keep weeds at bay and minimize the maintenance of your garden. At first glance, landscaping fabric might seem like an ideal solution to an age old problem. But does it deliver? Many… Read more »
As the days cool and foliage thins out, the fall is a perfect time to do some seasonal yard maintenance. Unfortunately, by the time you remove dead growth from trees, rake leaves and prune bushes, you can wind up with a whole new job on your hands: getting rid of all that waste. After all,… Read more »
Installing landscape lighting in your yard is a great way to add a warm ambiance to the space in the evenings. It can also make dark pathways and steps easier to traverse at night. Before you invest in landscape lighting, however, it’s a good idea to do some preliminary planning to ensure the finished product… Read more »
We’re already halfway through September and summer is almost at an end. That means it’s time to start rethinking our lawn-care strategy for the fall. This is an excellent opportunity to prepare your lawn for dormancy in the winter so it will come back green and healthy when spring rolls around. As the relentless heat… Read more »
Chemical pesticides might be pretty good at keeping invasive insects at bay, but for those of us who have pets and children around the house, they might not be the best option. These pesticides rely on harsh chemical compounds that are poisonous not only to the insects in your yard, but to any other organisms… Read more »
