If you were wishing for more shade during the heat of summer, or you want to enjoy flowering trees next spring, you may be thinking about planting one or more trees in your yard. Fall is a great time to plant trees, and may be the best time to plant a tree. That’s because by […]
If you just bought a new home without a patio, or you have an unsightly concrete pad or deteriorating stamped concrete patio, you may be planning for a new patio. But before you hire a patio contractor, it’s helpful if you have a good idea of the patio design you want, and do your homework. […]
Did you know that May 20th is World Bee Day? It’s a day set aside to educate people on the importance of bees. The bee population worldwide is in danger due to – you guessed it – human activity. Examples include the introduction of invasive insects, use of pesticides, and loss of pollen and nectar-producing […]
Is your front yard a vast sea of grass? Is it looking a little boring? Don’t despair. We’ve pulled together some front yard landscaping ideas we think you’ll love. You may be able to tackle some of these projects yourself. For others, you may want to consult a landscape designer. Let’s get right to it. […]
As landscape and hardscape design and installation professionals, we can’t tell you how many times we’ve stepped in to fix DIY projects gone wrong. And when we say landscape design, we mean the comprehensive and cohesive design plan that takes into account your landscaping as well as hardscape elements such as patio, walkways, outdoor lighting, […]
Spring isn’t officially here until March 20, but if you’re like most of us here in the Capital Region, you don’t wait for the calendar to tell you to get out into your yard. The thermometer does that. Mid-March is the perfect time to start assessing what your yard needs to look its best this […]
Did you know the best time to plan for new landscaping projects is in the winter? It’s a great time to come up with landscaping ideas by visiting landscaping websites, checking out Pinterest, visiting Home and Garden shows, and more. Not only is it a great way to break out of the winter doldrums, but […]
If you’re like most of us, you really want your backyard to be your own private sanctuary. There are few things more unsettling than going outside to enjoy some sun than noticing that all eyes from next door are on you. Even if you have a larger backyard where the neighbors aren’t very close by, […]
It’s the dead of winter, and while the days are getting longer minute by minute, lighting up your yard at night can brighten your mood. And of course, outdoor lighting provides safety and security on your property in addition to highlighting your home and landscaping. Winter, spring, summer, or fall – outdoor lighting will be […]
2022 is finally here! Have you been dreaming about a new backyard? Now is the best time to start. If you have dozens of Pinterest boards with inspiration pictures but just can’t decide exactly what you want, keep reading. We’re sharing with you the top backyard upgrades you’re going to want this year. Bring the […]
