Does Your Yard Have a Landscaping Theme?

  • Tips For Troubleshooting Sprinkler System Leaks

    3 January 2017

    If you've recently installed a sprinkler system in your yard, you need to know how to spot potential leaks and problems. If your lawn is developing brown spots despite the installation of an irrigation system, there may be a problem in the lines. Before you call a sprinkler system contractor or plumber to find the problem, you can do some of the work yourself. You might even find it's an easy fix once you find the leak.

  • Three Ways You'll Save By Using A Smart Sprinkler

    3 January 2017

    If you're still setting your kitchen timer or watch to remind you that it's time to go move the sprinkler, waking up to a flooded yard as a result of forgetting to turn off the outdoor spigot, or find yourself dreading even opening your municipal water bills, it's definitely time for you to look into having a smart watering system installed in your outdoor living space. Following are three ways that modern watering options can save you money, save your plants, and save you time.

  • 4 Easy Ways To Turn Your Raw Land Into A Vibrant Landscape

    16 December 2016

    Buying a home that sits on raw land can save you a lot of money on your initial investment, but you'll likely want to find cost effective and easy ways to quickly develop the property sooner rather than later. Here are four things that you can do to turn your undeveloped land into a vibrant landscape that the entire community is sure to envy: Invest in Hydroseeding Hydroseeding a new lawn costs about 75 percent less than it does to plant one using sod, and the process is a lot quicker too.

  • What Do I Need To Plant A Young Birch Tree?

    28 November 2016

    If you're planning on purchasing a young birch tree from a nursery, such as Moon Valley Nurseries , to plant in your yard, you need to be properly prepared. Homeowners love birch trees because of their distinctive bark pattern and delicate foliage, but they do require some specialized care. What do you need to properly plant a birch tree in your yard? Good soil. Birch trees need well-drained, but still moist soil.

  • Tips For An Attractive Residential Landscape

    15 November 2016

    Improving the landscape on your property not only increases curb appeal, but it can also help you achieve a desirable look and atmosphere. With a few modifications, you can turn your property into a work of art or a personal escape. Choose A Theme Picking a theme will make it easier to select plants and other elements for your landscape. One way to choose a theme is to think about your goals for the front and back yards.