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

The first step to realizing your home’s outdoor living potential is establishing your patio area. The size, shape, and location of your patio area will define the overall layout of your new space and should be well thought out. Asking yourself a few questions is a good place to start: • How will your patio accommodate foot traffic from your house or your lawn?  • Where do you anticipate your seating areas will be located?  • How much square footage will you need to accommodate all the furniture and features that you would like?  You may want some assistance in answering these qu ..read more

Some people really enjoy the winter, and more power to them, but for a lot of us, the dark days of winter are, well…pretty dark. In the depths of winter, it’s always a relief to look ahead to warmer, brighter days in spring and summer. 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 A new patio will transform the form and function of your property. Designed with your specific goals in mind, low-maintenance paver patios can be installed to match the look of your home and c ..read more

Maintaining a healthy and vibrant landscape requires a multifaceted approach that includes regular maintenance, lawn and plant health care, and landscape enhancements to keep the property looking fresh. Homeowners often decide to outsource different parts of their landscape care at different times, which often leads to several lawn and landscape companies tending to the same property through the course of the year.  When the option exists, it’s often preferable to hire a single-source landscape contractor to handle all aspects of your property’s needs. By hiring a single company to assis ..read more

As the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, landscape improvements may not be the first thing on your mind. Creating a landscape plan for next year is a key way to maximize your landscaping efforts, and there’s no time like the present to start thinking about new projects. New patios and outdoor living spaces, planting bed installation, turf area development, and tree installation or removal are all sizable improvements that benefit greatly from deliberate planning. When timed correctly, new improvements will complement existing landscape elements.  For maintenance and lands ..read more

No landscape is complete without the addition of lighting. As long as it’s properly illuminated, your landscape will remain enjoyable long after the sun goes down. With strategic placement, landscape lights can enhance your property’s nighttime curb appeal. Plus, lighting can be used to increase both safety and security throughout your property. First, you’ll need to decide what functions you want your outdoor lights to serve. For example, do you want to illuminate a path or stairway for easier nighttime navigation? Are you looking to extend the useful hours for your patio or outdoor living sp ..read more

The term “hardscaping” refers to landscaping features that are permanently established and typically nonliving. Patios, water elements, fire pits and outdoor shelters all fall into this category. Hardscaping additions can transform an underused area of your property into an inviting living space which allows your family and friends to fully enjoy the warmer months. The first step in effective planning is to decide what you want from your new space. You may want a quiet retreat, a place to host large gatherings, or an area that can be a little of both. The key to getting the most out of your ha ..read more

Chinch bugs usually grow to no more than 3.5 millimeters in length. While it may be difficult to think of such small pests as a threat to your lawn, a look at their reproductive habits makes their dangerous potential very clear. Up to seven generations of chinch bugs are possible per season, with adults laying up to 300 eggs during their short lifespan. Millions of chinch bugs could be feasting on your lawn at any given time this summer. Chinch bugs live in the thatch portion of your lawn, using their beak-like mouths to suck plant juices from grass blades. At the same time, they inject a tox ..read more