Whether need to make you make your yard look attractive quickly for an outdoor party or you want your whole property to shine when you sell your home, making your landscape stunning on a whim may seem nearly impossible. Here are 3 ways you can improve your landscape quickly so you can have a lush, pretty yard you can be proud of.
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding is a great way to place an even layer of grass seed on your existing grass to make it thicker, more even, and greener in appearance.…
As a homeowner, you may have never hired a civil engineer. In fact, you might think that these professionals are only needed for large-scale projects, such as the building of highways and skyscrapers. However, some civil engineers do work with homeowners for various projects. These are a few signs that you could possibly benefit from hiring a civil engineer to help with your residential needs.
1. You’re Building a Bridge…
One of the most important steps in caring for your landscape and garden is effective pest control. Some insects can completely destroy the vegetation in your landscape and garden. Learning more about some of the most common pests you may find in your garden and landscape foliage and the kind of damage they do is the best way to maintain the most control over them. Check out some of the insects that could be eating your vegetable garden plants and expensive ornamental plants and what you can do about them.…
One major fallacy about permaculture is that in order to practice it properly, you need acreage. It is perfectly possible to apply permaculture principals and practices to your urban lot and produce an abundance of food. No matter how much space you have, basic permaculture practices are simple to incorporate in your landscape.
Soil Building
Soil building is the cornerstone of permaculture, because without healthy soil, nothing else you do matters.…
There are many experiences that can be fun and exciting the first time around – but short of something irregular happening, mowing the lawn isn’t one of those experiences. However, mowing the lawn correctly is imperative, not only for the aesthetics of your lawn, but also for its health and safety (especially in the summer months). But as a complete beginner, where do you start? If you’re looking for a no-frills guide to mowing the lawn that you’ll be able to follow easily, then here’s what you need to know.…
Everyone wants their yard to look green and healthy, not only for their own enjoyment but to maintain neighborhood standards. If your lawn looks patchy and bald in areas, you may not have to reseed or resod the entire yard. You can take steps to repair isolated areas and return your yard to lushness once again.
Diagnosis
Before you take any remedial steps, you need to diagnose the problem with your lawn.…
If you are a renter, you might be frustrated with the fact that you can’t really build up your yard since this isn’t your property. Just because you are a renter doesn’t mean you can’t find other ways to show off your green thumb. Here are four portable landscaping options that can work well for renters who might need to have a more mobile garden.
1. Creative Planter Boxes and Containers…
Lighting your yard properly is part of the hardscaping (designing all the inorganic elements of the yard) process that’s rarely given much attention. But installing the right lighting can mean the difference between a little-used hardscaping area and an entertainment mecca for your friends and family. So, how do you decide on the right lighting? Here’s a 4 step primer.
Consider the Purpose. Not all lighting is created equal. To know what the right design or the right pieces will be, you first need to know what you want from each specific lit area.…
If you’re building a new home or have decided to re-seed or replace your existing lawn, you’re likely wondering what type of grass will work best for your property. There’s no one universal answer. The type of grass that will work best for you depending on what part of the country you live in, how you use your lawn, and your soil type.
Common types of lawn grass
1. Bermuda grass.…
One of the most important features of your commercial landscape is your signage. Without noticing a sign, potential customers may overlook your business and go elsewhere. Still, there are ways to highlight your signage using commercial landscaping. Here are a few of them:
Brightly Colored Plants Around Your Sign
Color draws the eye. If you would like your sign to be noticed, ensure that colorful plants are included in the plant bed surrounding your sign.…
