Springtime rain is a welcome drink for your lawn and garden, but it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Landscapes that do not have proper water drainage sys run the risk of collecting water – water that can be damaging on several fronts. Pooling water in your lawn itself turns a carpet of grass into a muddy mess. In plant beds, too much water can flood root systems. This causes disease that can be harmful or deadly to valuable landscaping. In warmer weather, standing water is also a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other nasty pests. There are a few ways to improve your lawn’s drai ..read more

Relax by the pool, grill on the patio – it’s great to step outside your house to a comfortable place to be alone, enjoy your family, or entertain neighbors and other friends. Surrounded by lush trees and colorful plants, your outdoor space can be the heart of summer living. Do your summertime dreams involve spending time outside, entertaining on your patio with friends or family? If so, now is the time to get the process started. Paver Patios The centerpiece of most backyards is the patio. Be it cozy or sprawling, sunny or shaded by a pergola, paver patios are a great starting point for visual ..read more

The holidays have come and gone, and what better way to shake off the winter blues than to start thinking about the springtime greens! When we turn the calendar over each year, we get to restart our year-long journey with you and your property.  We look forward to the longer days of spring and summer, but we know from experience that winter is a great time to plan ahead for new landscape enhancements or projects. Starting the process early gives us more flexibility to tackle your project at the ideal time of the season to come, and it allows us to have enough time to talk through the proc ..read more

As the days get shorter and the year comes to a close, we want to take an opportunity to say thank you for the part you played in another great growing season. You’re the reason we’re here, and we appreciate the opportunity to make your corner of our community a little greener and to give you back some free time to enjoy your outdoor space. We are happy to be planning a few days out of the office around the holidays, but we encourage you to get in touch any time if you have questions or ideas for next season. We look forward to serving you and your property again in the new year. Sincerely,Rol ..read more

To our friends and neighbors, We know that many of you are still working through the fallout from Hurricane Helene and the weather that followed it. We live in this community as well, and we have seen first hand the destruction that Mother Nature brought to the entire CRSA.  At this time of year, we are often working with clients on new landscape enhancement projects and plans for the winter and spring. This year is understandably different. Our goal has always been to improve the lives of our clients by making their outdoor spaces more beautiful and more useful. Toward that end, we want ..read more

It doesn’t feel like it now, but cooler evenings are not that far away. The days will be getting shorter, the nights will come sooner, and there’s no better way to enjoy crisp fall weather than around a backyard fire.  Fire Features for Any Property From the simple to the robust, outdoor fire features add function and aesthetics to your patio. We can offer a wide variety of options, depending on your space, style, and budget. Wood-burning fireplaces can fulfill the classic desire to stay warm by an open fire, while more modern gas features are sleek and easy to use.  The specifics of ..read more

If you are looking to expand your entertaining spaces, now is the best time to start the conversation with our landscape design team. We can help with many aspects of your landscape, and here are a few ideas to consider. Paver Patios Is your outdoor living and entertaining space big enough to comfortably fit everything you like to do? Do you favor small gatherings, or do you want to be the place where everyone wants to hang out? Thinking through all the things you enjoy doing on your patio or deck can help you begin to imagine how it could be improved or possibly expanded. Outdoor Kitchens If ..read more

Living landscaping (including turf) is an investment in the improvement and long-term well-being of your property. Comprehensive irrigation is crucial to fostering that investment. Well-watered properties are not only lush and beautiful but also resistant to damage from pests, disease, and drought. At the same time, water is a resource that needs to be used efficiently, even in areas like ours that have traditionally seen abundant rainfall. Installed irrigation systems enable your irrigation efforts by providing efficient and precise watering with ideal timing. Technology has allowed sprinkle ..read more

Fall may seem like a ways off, but if you have big ideas for your landscape, looking ahead to fall now makes good sense. If your landscape needs some reworking or a complete redo, fall is a great time. We’ll clean up, give your property a great “face lift,” and leave your place primed for spring enjoyment. From the entryway to the driveway, and from ground covers to lawns, fall is for planting! New plantings can easily go in now. Fall-planted shrubs and trees establish quickly, because their green parts have stopped growing, making nutrients more available to their roots. The root system that ..read more

When it comes to the sun, it’s definitely possible to get too much of a good thing. Without enough shade in your yard, the amount of time you get to spend enjoying your outdoor living space is going to be limited. Creating Shady Areas With Living Plants One obvious way to bring shade to your yard is to plant trees, such as oaks and maples, which will provide ample shade once they’ve had a chance to grow. Of course, that’s not going to take care of your problem right away. For a more natural-looking shade source that blends in better with your landscape, a vine-covered pergola makes an excelle ..read more