2018

  • How To Revive A Completely Dead Lawn

    There are a number of ways in which a lawn can die. Not having proper maintenance can kill anything, especially plants. The grass on lawns can die completely if it is not properly watered, especially in a hot climate. If you are fixing up a home or have newly purchased a home with a completely dead lawn, it is important for you to come up with a game plan. Reviving the lawn will also increase your curb appeal.
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  • Soft And Hardscaping Tips To Make Your Backyard Attractive And Useful

    Spring is the perfect time to work in your yard and spend time in the sunshine, as the cooler temperatures make it more comfortable outside. There may be many projects to complete in your yard, comprising installing a paved surface and planting new vegetation. Here are some tips to put together the right elements in soft and hardscaping of your backyard to make it beautiful and functional. Hardscape Features Your backyard will need to have paved areas and surfaces to keep down the mud and dust, for which you can install many different types of materials.
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  • What Is Repointing?

    Having a fireplace can be a lot of fun, especially when you are looking forward to a romantic night in front of the fire with your significant other. However, having that fireplace can also be a lot of work and responsibility. One thing that you are going to have to do is make sure that your chimney is in good shape. If your chimney is starting to break down, then you can run into trouble when you are starting a fire because your chimney may not pull smoke up the way it should or it could start to fall over.
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  • Improving Your Lawn: Sod Or Seed?

    Whether you're remodeling your new home or just trying to improve the look of your yard, you need grass for a lush, beautiful lawn. If you are ready to start, your first step is to choose between sod and seed. If you still aren't sure which is best for you, check out these four factors to consider. Cost Sod is rolls of pre-grown lawn that you simply unroll like a rug to give you an immediate lawn.
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  • 4 Tips For Removing Tree Stumps

    If you're like many homeowners, you may have tree stumps in your backyard that will need to be removed. There could be a variety of reasons these are there and taking time to get rid of the stumps is sure to be high on your to-do list. The good news is there are things you can do that will take a lot of the difficulty out of this task and knowing what these are may be helpful to you.
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  • 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Having A New Fence Installed

    Homeowners opt to have a fence installed on their property for a number of reasons, such as security, privacy, or to create an enclosed area for children or pets. Fences are available in a number of materials and can also greatly enhance the visual appeal of a backyard. But having a fence installed isn't something that should be done on a whim-- advanced planning is needed. If you're planning on having a backyard fence installed, avoid these common mistakes:
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  • How A Landscaper Can Help Your Lawn During Drought Season

    You spend a great deal of time and money to establish and care for your turfgrass lawn. When you have a busy work schedule, it is hard to care for the specific needs of every plant during a drought. A local landscape service has both the people and equipment to help keep your entire landscape healthy during a drought. Aside from regular mowing to keep your grass using as little water as possible, try these five tips for a drought resistant lawn.
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