Things to do in the Winter to Prepare for Your Spring Landscape While we may be in the depths of a cold winter, spring is really only a few months away. There are many things you can be doing now that will prepare you for a successful spring season! If you want to learn some simple things you can start doing now to prepare for your spring landscape, read the sections below! Keep Your Yard Free of Snow and Depris While shoveling snow may seem mundane, it actually plays a big role in your ability to prepare for the spring. Where do you leave your big piles of snow? Do you create heaps of sno ..read more

Whether you’re trying to prepare your property for the real estate market or just make improvements for yourself to enjoy, there are many simple things you can do that will make a big difference. Your landscaping is often what gives people their first impression of your home, and too often it’s a space on a property that goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Read this article to learn about some simple landscaping renovations that add value to your home! Create a Consistent Design Style One small thing that makes a huge difference in deciding on a specific design style and staying consistent ..read more

Common Garden Structures Everyone Should Know Do you know the difference between the many different kinds of garden structures in Utah? If you don’t- no need to worry. Most people don’t! There are several types of garden structures that on the surface appear similar, but that serve very different purposes. Knowing the difference can help you when you’re planning landscape design and speaking to landscapers/contractors. Read this article to learn what the different garden structures are and what they are used for. Pergola According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a pergola is, “a ..read more

4 Utah Landscaping Certifications/Courses You Might Be Interested In If you’re a landscaping professional or just a person who is passionate about landscaping, getting certain qualifications and taking courses can really help you sharpen your skills. Staying up to date with current practices and techniques is essential if you want to stay relevant and excel in the field! Winter is the perfect time to brush up on your skills, take some classes, and learn new techniques while your properties are dormant. This article talks about 4 different courses you might be interested in and why you should ..read more

The Easiest Plants to Grow Indoors Bringing plants inside your home can add life and a new element of design. Most people want to have some sort of plant inside, but a common issue people run into is choosing a species that’s difficult to care for. The plant dies, and the person who tried to keep it alive feels discouraged and just thinks they’re not cut out for interior plantscaping. This simply isn’t true! If you’re new to the interior plant world, there are some species that are very forgiving and are great to start out with. You should choose one that’s simple to care for, and slowly yo ..read more

Tips for Pruning Your Landscape Part of having a beautiful landscape is maintaining it. This comes naturally to some people, and to others, it’s a bit more challenging. If you didn’t grow up helping out in the yard, it can be intimidating to try and learn new skills when you feel like the lives of your plants are at stake. One critical aspect of gardening is pruning trees, shrubs, and other plants. If you want to learn some simple tips to get you started with learning how to prune properly, read the article below! Use the Right Tools Before you can expect to get a good handle on pruning ..read more

How to Harvest Flowers for an At-Home Arrangement You spend all year trying to grow amazing flowers in your garden. Why not use them for a beautiful arrangement you can enjoy indoors or use as a gift for a friend! You should definitely reap the rewards of growing beautiful blooms, especially before they’re gone for the winter. Even if you don’t have flowers that are ready to harvest, everyone should know how to make their own arrangement to enjoy. Making an at-home floral arrangement really isn’t as hard as it seems. It only requires a few simple tools. If you want to make your own floral a ..read more

Irrigation Vocabulary Everyone Should Know When it comes to irrigation, it can be really overwhelming trying to keep up with all of the vocabulary and different parts involved. Most of the time, an irrigation tech will say words you’ve never heard before! Understanding what’s going on is nearly impossible when you don’t know how to identify parts of an irrigation system. If you want to learn some basic things about irrigation to help you the next time you have a sprinkler problem, read the article below! Valves, Heads, and Controller The valves, heads, and controller should definitely b ..read more

Winterizaton: How to Get Your Yard Ready for Winter Leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and before you know it your neatly cut grass will be covered in a thick layer of snow. If you own real estate, you may be wondering how you should best prepare your property for the winter.  Especially in places where snow is present, taking the proper precautions can set you up for success in the coming months. You’ve probably put in countless hours and dollars into keeping your yard looking pristine throughout the year, and having it all go to waste now would be a shame! Read on to ..read more

Things to do in the Winter to Prepare for Your Spring Landscape   While we may be in the depths of a cold winter, spring is really only a few months away. There are many things you can be doing now that will prepare you for a successful spring season! If you want to learn some simple things you can start doing now to prepare for your spring landscape, read the sections below!   Keep Your Yard Free of Snow and Debris While shoveling snow may seem mundane, it actually plays a big role in your ability to prepare for the spring. Where do you leave your big piles of snow? Do you create he ..read more