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WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch is any material that covers the ground’s surface to form a protective layer. It’s designed to mimic what happens typically in nature when plant debris and fallen leaves blanket the soil. When you add mulch to your landscape and garden, it creates healthier soil by conserving moisture, reducing erosion, stabilizing temperatures,…

You spend time, energy, and money trying to make your yard beautiful, but it’s hard work, and you’d rather be enjoying the space instead of ticking off that lawn care maintenance checklist. But what can you do? Scaling back on the mowing schedule leaves the grass too long, and cutting down on watering leaves it…

Do you dream of a beautiful backyard where you could spend your time relaxing and entertaining friends but feel hopelessly lost when you look out the window at the size of your yard? Here are a few ideas to show you how a few key changes can make the most out of your small backyard. …

Even for the most veteran gardeners, landscaping and gardening can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your yard is beautiful and lush, full of thriving greenery, and the next, leaves are falling early, and things just aren’t blooming the way they’re supposed to. Plants, trees, and shrubs can be temperamental, high-maintenance, and fussy at…

If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…

Landscape lighting is the secret weapon of landscape design. It’s one of the most affordable ways to elevate your yard, no matter what kind of shape it’s in.  The lighting focus for the front yard is mainly safety, traffic flow directions, and curb appeal. The backyard, however, is all about enjoyment. Of course, the lighting…

Rocks and natural stones can do so much to enhance the look of your landscape and solve many everyday landscaping needs. Unlike some trees/shrubs/plants, they look the same year-round, help with stabilization and retainment, and are nature’s sculptures. We’ve put together some information about some of the many different types of rock and stones out…

Do you stroll through your neighborhood eyeing the beautiful landscaping of your neighbors, wishing you could turn your yard into something more than a patch of grass? Landscape planning and design can feel like one of the most daunting parts of homeownership, whether you are a first-time homeowner or have owned a home for years….

5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before Building A Retaining Wall Retaining walls are a great way to add value and increase the curb appeal of your home. They can help you create more usable land if you have a sloped property and they can also be used to prevent erosion of soil or water…

A poorly graded yard can wreak havoc for homeowners. Improper drainage can allow moisture to move towards your foundation, causing all kinds of issues. If you are concerned about your yard’s slope but aren’t sure where to start or what to do, don’t worry. We’ve put together the basics of grading so you can feel…