Tag: Landscaping

Posted on 12/09/2024

Finding your zen with Japanese landscaping

For homeowners wanting to create a space of zen and...

Japanese Garden

Japanese Garden Style

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Posted on 10/28/2024

3 Simple Ways to Protect Your Property From Landslides

While landslides vary in size and severity, avoiding them is an important part of protecting your property. Even if you don't live in a landslide-prone area, there are steps you can take to prevent one from happening in your own backyard. Here are three main ways to prevent landslides: Plant Trees & Shrubs to Strengthen the Ground The...

Drainage

Erosion

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Posted on 10/16/2023

Grass seed: Fescue lawn basics

Knowing how to care for your lawn means knowing how and...

Fescue

Grass Seed

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Posted on 01/23/2023

Planting on a Slope: Prevent Erosion With These Gardening Tips

Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...

Erosion

Gardening

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Posted on 01/02/2023

Rain gardens: Design ideas & more

When it comes to rain gardens, design matters for more than just aesthetics. Rain gardens are meant to serve an important purpose in capturing rainwater runoff, and both the plants and structure of the garden determine its effectiveness. To help you learn more about rain gardens, here are some key benefits and design elements to know: Why are...

Gardening

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Posted on 12/19/2022

Grass basics: Lawn turf care & maintenance

Knowing the basics of lawn turf care is the key to...

Grass Lawn

Landscaping

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Posted on 10/17/2022

Lawn care basics: Dethatcher vs aerator

When homeowners need to improve air circulation in their...

Aerator

Dethatcher

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Posted on 05/02/2022

Tips & tricks for designing container gardens

If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens might be the perfect solution. Planting multiple varieties of plant in the same container saves space and gives you the opportunity to flex your creativity. However, there’s more to container gardens than just sticking several plants in one pot. If you want to design beautiful and healthy container gardens,...

Container Garden

Container Gardening

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Posted on 03/21/2022

How to add value to your home with high ROI upgrades

Whether you’re a homeowner or a real estate investor, it’s always important to know how to add value to your home. Many upgrades and renovations have a higher rate of return than others, and it’s helpful to know them to make the best possible investment in your property. Here are some of the home upgrades with the highest...

Energy Efficiency

Home Upgrades

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