Tag: Landscaping

Posted on 05/07/2023
Prevent Erosion & Landslides With These Gardening Tips
Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...
Erosion
Gardening
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Posted on 04/30/2023
Finding your zen with Japanese landscaping
For homeowners wanting to create a space of zen and...
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden Style
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Posted on 04/24/2022
Consider These Low-Maintenance Groundcover Plants for Your Yard
If you’re searching to replace your lawn or simply fill in an empty space in your garden, there are many groundcover plants you can choose from. Some produce flowers while others have attractive foliage, but regardless of expressions you can benefit from planting something in the space to keep out opportunistic weeds. However, it’s important to consider how...
Drought Tolerant
Gardening
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Posted on 11/07/2021
Landscaping Design for Beginners
If you’re new to designing outdoor spaces it might be easy to get overwhelmed. Luckily, there are some key principles and guidelines that go into every landscape design no matter the size or location. Here we’ll go over the basic tips and concepts to consider when creating your own landscape design. Consider Usage The easiest place to begin...
Exterior Design
Exterior Design
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Posted on 03/21/2021
Make Sure Your Home Building Budget Includes These 4 Things
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
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Posted on 03/22/2020
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
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...
Home Improvement
Efficiency
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