How will you spend your summer? Vacationing somewhere fabulous? Lounging by the pool? Toiling away in your yard mowing, weeding, and trimming in a seemingly never-ending cycle? For too many homeowners, that last one hits close to home. You work hard. You don’t necessarily want to spend your free time mowing the yard, trimming, weeding, […]
Whether you’re interested in turning a drab and overgrown backyard into an outdoor oasis or you’re building a custom home and want a custom outdoor living space, you’re smart to do your homework before spending a penny. Knowledge is power. Learn more about landscape design, and follow three basic tips to get the quality results […]
Spring has arrived, bringing warmer temperatures and longer days, and for many people, it’s the perfect time to start preparing their outdoor spaces for the summer season. From cleaning up the yard to updating your outdoor living areas, there are plenty of tasks to tackle as you prepare for the months ahead. To help you […]
With the heat of summer just a memory, now’s the time for Maryland and northern Virginia homeowners to tackle some fall landscaping tasks. We’ve pulled together a checklist to help you care for your trees and shrubs, lawn, and garden beds. Let’s get started. Tend to Trees and Shrubs October can be a great time […]
October is the perfect time for planting spring bulbs. That’s because bulbs need time to establish a healthy root system before winter arrives. If you plant them too late, they may not emerge in spring. How to Choose Spring Bulbs First, decide what flowers you want, and what colors. You may want to browse online […]
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 […]
Have you found yourself looking at your backyard this summer and wishing it was more like the next-door neighbor’s? Do you have patio envy? Are you tired of driving the kids back and forth to the pool? It may be time to start planning a backyard makeover. And Fall is a great time to launch […]
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 […]
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, […]
You take pride in your home’s appearance. And if you’re like most homeowners, that pride extends to your front yard, back yard, and the rest of your property. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or you prefer to hire the experts to do the design and hard labor of installation, it helps to know what the various […]
