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Benefits of Routine Landscape Maintenance

Benefits of Routine Landscape Maintenance

It's no secret that a well-maintained lawn and landscape takes a lot of time, money, and hard work. However, when you hire a landscaping company, you get to step away from the hard work and leave it to the professionals. PLUS, there are key benefits to hiring a professional landscaper for your home (or business). Benefits of Professional Landscape Maintenance Studies have shown that landscaping maintenance is a wise investment that can help increase the value of your property. Here...
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Can Routine Landscape Maintenance Save You Money

Can Routine Landscape Maintenance Save You Money

If you’ve ever tried to maintain your property's landscaping, then you likely know it can be a bit overwhelming. You spend one whole weekend weeding, pruning and tidying up just to turn around and have to do it again a few weeks later. As a living, growing thing, your lawn and landscaping needs constant care. That’s why you should consider handing over routine landscape maintenance to a pro. Landscape pros understand what it takes to maintain any type of lawn and landscaping. ...
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Why Every Yard Should Have Adequate Drainage

Why Every Yard Should Have Adequate Drainage

Improper yard drainage is one of the most frustrating issues a homeowner will ever have to face. If a yard is not draining properly, then there's more than likely a variety of yard drainage problems. By installing proper drainage systems, you're providing your yard with a way for water to leave without causing flood damage around the home. While all that is required for adequate drainage is typically piping that runs from your gutters and down underneath your yard, some yards need a...
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How to Find a Good Landscape Contractor

How to Find a Good Landscape Contractor

A beautifully designed and well-maintained yard can completely transform any home. Not to mention that by adding quality landscaping, you can not only improve your outdoor living area but increase the value of your home. The benefits of installing and maintaining a landscaped yard are endless, but how do you ensure you’re getting that beauty from the right contractor? Finding the right landscaping company for the job can be tough when there are so many landscapers to choose from in...
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Hardscaping Projects to Consider for Your Property

Hardscaping Projects to Consider for Your Property

If you've been wanting to give your yard a makeover or add some functional improvements, then hardscapes are probably the answer to your needs. Hardscape additions can make your yard much more enjoyable, as well as, increase the property value. From walkways to retaining walls, here's a look at some hardscape solutions for your property. Walkway or Path There are many ways to make paths and walkways in your yard. You can use paving stones, flagstone, stepping stones or gravel....
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Importance of a Properly Installed Drainage System

Importance of a Properly Installed Drainage System

Outdoor drainage systems are an essential part of your lawn and landscape design. These systems provide your lawn with a way for water to leave without causing flood damage around your house (and pool). Typically, all that is required for adequate drainage is piping that runs from your gutters and down underneath your yard. BUT some yards need a more intense drainage system than others as standing puddles start to become an issue. If you're noticing a lot of water when there hasn’t...
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Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

Fall is the best time to aerate and overseed a lawn. The cool nights and mild, shorter days provide the ideal conditions for seed germination. Seed also stands a better chance of retaining moisture in these conditions, plus seedlings will thrive without the extreme heat that occurs in the summer months. When seeding your lawn, the two most important things to remember are to make sure and establish a seed-to-soil contact and to water the new seedlings regularly. Establish Seed-to-Soil...
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Aeration & Overseeding: Time of Year, Benefits, & Mistakes to Avoid

Aeration & Overseeding: Time of Year, Benefits, & Mistakes to Avoid

With Fall around the corner, you could be thinking about pumpkins, leaves and cooler weather, but did you know it's also a great time of year for lawn care and maintenance? Cool weather translates into optimal growing conditions for your lawn, giving you the perfect opportunity to address any damage done by the Summer heat. It also helps you prepare your lawn for the Winter, and sets it up for a successful Spring. Aerating and overseeding your lawn are two things that should be done...
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How Landscaping Can Transform Your Yard & Increase The Value

How Landscaping Can Transform Your Yard & Increase The Value

With the real estate market booming, you may be thinking - "what more can I do to increase the value of my home?" Simple, invest in lawn maintenance and landscaping. Statistics show that sellers gain 5% - 12% more value from having a well-maintained, landscaped property. "The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recommends that homeowners invest 10 percent of the home’s value in landscaping. Landscape architecture goes beyond plantings to include structural...
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Benefits to Yard Clean-up

Benefits to Yard Clean-up

Warmer weather and more daylight hours are finally here, but is your yard ready for you to enjoy? We use the term "spring cleaning" for inside our home but what about our yards, are we giving them the cleaning they deserver? This year, why not add “yard clean-up” to your cleaning regimen? By having a solid clean-up plan for your yard, you are setting it up for success throughout the year. When to Consider a Yard Clean-up Typically, the best time to start is ...
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