If they can find their basic needs met, such as food, water and shelter, birds will be attracted to gardens. They may seek out a safe place to call home and make amazing bonds with their owners. There are many ways to attract birds, no matter if you have a small backyard in a big city or a large lawn…
To start off, we’ll share some easy-to-do landscape projects as well as some money-saving landscaping tips: 1. Mix Soil and Homemade Compost If you’re planting flowers or plants, you may be tempted to buy pricey potting soil. While soil is essential for your plants’ health, you don’t have to use only soil — you can actually save a significant amount…
A landscape that is well designed can be inspiring. A well-designed landscape can give you a sense a calm, a sense awe and a sense balance. It can lift your spirits and provide solace. Beautiful landscaping can improve your home’s curb appeal and encourage others in your community to create inspiring landscapes. Gardening and landscaping are great outlets for creativity. The vast array of…
The main purpose of a front yard is to provide an entry point to your home and create curb appeal. A well-designed front yard landscape with appropriately placed and sized elements will increase curb appeal. Your landscaping should complement your architecture and welcome visitors. Most Popular Articles: Front Yard Landscaping Prices Front Hillside Landscaping Front Porch Ideas There are many landscaping options available…
A problem on the site is often the first step in creating a yard that looks great. Poor drainage, sloped terrain, small lots and limited space are all possible landscape problems that could impact the design, layout, and plant selections of your yard. Design issues can arise from your goals for the landscape. Do you want to block noise and wind? Are you…
Residential LED lighting is a cost-effective, sustainable and more efficient alternative to incandescent or halogen bulbs. Although traditional bulbs are more expensive in the short-term, outdoor LED lighting will provide many benefits over the long-term. Low voltage LED landscape lighting uses less energy. It uses a lot less electricity than traditional halogen or incandescent lighting. LED lighting is more affordable.…
Perennial flowers are a great choice because they can be replanted year after year if you take care of them. We have some ideas for perennials that work in many situations and are great for landscaping. We are so impressed by the beauty of perennials in landscaping that we asked Hoffie Nursery for an update. They shared their top picks…
Is there an area in your backyard or front that seems to retain moisture all the time? You don’t have to worry about it, there are plenty of landscaping plants that can beautify this area. Look for native plants that can thrive in moist soil conditions. These plants may not be available at your local hardware or gardening store, but…
A landscape design that is appealing can increase curb appeal and visual interest in your front yard. It’s worth taking the time to research landscape design ideas and to carefully consider every element that you will use. These are some simple, but sensible ideas for front yard landscaping. Nature-Flowing Walkways Pavers can be used to create a walkway that flows…