Before rendering your lawn establishment a success, take time to edge it to your liking, increasing its aesthetics. A massive chunk of the work that goes into developing a yard involves growing and maintaining the ground cover, whether it’s traditional grass, alternative cover, or a combination of both. However, many people often forget or overlook … Read more
There are several reasons to choose an above-ground pool over an in-ground one. Perhaps you want a portable, flexible option, a faster and easier installation, working with a limited budget, or you’d rather not tear up your yard to install a pool. Once you decide to get an above-ground pool, the next thing you must … Read more
Do you want your landscape to look stunning all year round, whether in the middle of summer heat or the chilling cold winter? If so, you must choose your landscaping plants wisely. You need plants that can withstand different seasons and climatic conditions. While the vibrant blooms of spring and summer may steal the show, … Read more
At first glance, the tree stump you are left with after cutting down a tree seems like a complete waste and an eyesore. However, don’t pay for it to be removed just yet because tree stumps hold untapped potential for creativity and functionality. There are countless creative ways to repurpose tree stump left in your yard. … Read more
On average, households use about 100,000 gallons of water annually for outdoor use, with garden and lawn irrigation taking the largest portion. Considering that water is increasingly becoming an expensive and scarce resource, the popularity of water-wise landscaping, like opting for xeriscaping, is on the rise. Xeriscaping offers water-efficient, stunning, minimalistic, and easy-to-care-for landscaping ideas. … Read more
Adorned with vibrant, iridescent colors, hummingbirds and butterflies are mesmerizing. Watching hummingbirds hover with remarkable precision as their wings beat so fast they appear as a blur or butterflies fluttering gently and unpredictably can spark happiness. But to enjoy these beautiful creatures, you must first attract them to your home. You need the right flowers … Read more
Your front yard is the first place one will see when they visit or pass by your home, so it should look the part. While grass or even mulch is a great landscaping material for front yards, let me recommend something else: white stones. Landscaping your front yard with white stone offers a timelessly elegant, … Read more
Hydrangeas naturally beautify the spaces they grow in with their lush, billowy clusters of blue, pink, purple, and white blossoms. That’s not all; you can unlock the full potential of these enchanting plants and stimulate bigger and better blooms. But how, you ask? You must understand how and when to fertilize hydrangeas for bigger blooms. … Read more
When the sun is too much to handle, trees provide much-needed relief. Unfortunately, trees can take several years, even decades, to develop a sizeable canopy, but do not despair. You can speed up the process by growing fast-growing shade trees. With these trees, your yard or garden will turn into a beautiful, shaded paradise in … Read more
Fences do a great job of providing privacy, structure, and security. However, beyond their practical purposes, your fence can elevate the aesthetics of your entire landscape, but how, you ask? Aside from picking a beautifully designed fence, well-thought-out edging can do wonders. Edging your fence helps frame the fence line, softening it with color, interest, … Read more