Quick Landscaping Tips For Curb Appeal When You Need To Sell Your House

2 October 2020
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When you are selling your house, there are many things that you have to clean, repair, and neutralize on the inside of your home before you hit the market. You also have to consider how your outside landscaping affects curb appeal for potential buyers. While you do not need to tear everything out and start over, there are a few things you can do inexpensively to maximize your home's curb appeal. Read More

Three Tips to Prevent Winter Damage to Evergreen Trees

2 October 2020
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If snow and ice are winter concerns in your area, then fall is the time to begin to prepare your trees for the hard cold season. Evergreens and trees with multiple trunks are at the most risk of winter damage, but it's a good idea to assess all of your trees so you can ensure they can survive winter unscathed. 1. Prune Away Weak Growth Fall isn't considered the prime time for pruning, simply because trimming at this time can encourage new growth that won't be hardened off by winter cold. Read More

6 Questions To Ask Before You Sign A Contract For Snow Removal

24 August 2020
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One of the benefits of living in a condominium complex is that all the exterior maintenance is taken care of for you. Lawncare and snow removal are the responsibility of the homeowner's association or HOA. If, however, you are a member of the HOA, you will need to know what questions to ask about snow removal before presenting a contract to the full board for approval. 1. Snow Depth: Before hiring an HOA snow removal service, be sure to ask at what depth they come out to plow. Read More

4 Factors To Consider When Choosing The Best Land Clearing Technique

16 July 2020
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Have you invested in property and are planning to develop it? Or do you have a piece of land that you want to clear for landscaping or farming? You must find the ideal land clearing technique. There are various methods such as bulldozing, cutting and grinding, piling and burning, and many more. Determining the right one beforehand ensures you get the right equipment for the job and prepare adequately. Below are the key factors you should consider when deciding on a land clearing technique. Read More

Lawn Sprinkler Installation Recommendations

10 June 2020
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As part of your yard's landscaping, you need to have a good source of regular irrigation to keep your lawn healthy and alive. And to make your sprinkler system one of the most efficient, you need to follow the right rules and professional tips to install and manage it properly. Here are some helpful recommendations for you to implement and use when you are planning for and installing your new lawn sprinkler system. Read More

Landscaping Plans For A Wet Climate

About Me

I love plants, and I love creating gardens full of colour. Not too long ago, I moved to an area where it rains a lot, and during the winter it gets really cold. It was quite a challenge to redesign the garden into a place where plants grow well. Because it was such a challenge, I started this blog as a way of sharing advice with other people who need to landscape their own garden. For example, one of my posts will cover incorporating drainage into your landscape design because without good drainage your plant roots become waterlogged and rot. Have a look to see which of my blog posts are most relevant to your own property.