Most of our homes have the same basic landscaping features such as front foundation beds, walkways, patios and plantings galore. Buy why do some landscapes ‘pop’ and others seem ‘blah’? Yes, some have excellent landscape design and hardscaping qualities that set them apart but some properties simply lack a focal point in certain areas of […]
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Sedum Autumn Joy Sedum is an interesting succulent plant that adds color and interest to the garden. There are hundreds of varieties of sedums and most have fleshy succulent leaves and star-shaped flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. What Sedums Like and Dislike Likes: Sedums like lots of sun (at least 6 hours of
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Japanese Maple. Photo: The Tree Center A beautiful patio is a great investment and one your family will enjoy for years to come. But once your patio is installed, you’ll want to soften its lines, and step up the appeal by doing some landscaping around the patio. Landscape beds are always desirable, but planting a
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Property Care = Beautiful Landscaping There are some basic tasks to be performed regularly if your goal is the have the best looking property on the block. It’s important to know what chores are necessary to achieve your goal and then evaluating if you want to invest the time it takes to do them. Some
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Incorporating boulders into your front or backyard landscaping is a relatively new trend and one that has definitely risen in popularity. Boulders can upgrade landscaping and add a spark of creativity in what otherwise might be an ordinary landscaped bed or a grassy yard. Why Use Boulders in the Landscape? Boulders come in different sizes,
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Now that you’re ready to have a patio installed, it’s time to figure out who will do the work. There are a lot of companies out there that build patios, and if you’re a shrewd customer, you want to invest your time and money with the best possible patio contractor. You might have done an
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Flower gardens are a fantastic way to boost curb appeal, great for pollinators, and give you that good feeling by providing a pop of color to your landscape. Don’t let another season pass while just dreaming about it. Here are 8 tips on designing and planting a new or revamping an older garden bed. Prepare
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Red sunset Maple Tree. Photo Credit: The Tree Center “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago… the second best time is now.” Trees add a tremendous aesthetic value to your property as well as increase property values up to 15 percent. Since they are a major investment, choosing the right tree
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Mt. Airy Fothergilla. Photo Credit: The Tree Center The Fothergilla, or witch alder, is a native shrub that’s easy to fall in love with. They are beautiful and very low maintenance. It can work as a foundation shrub in a group or mass in a shrub border. Would also look nice massed on the edge
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Let’s face it….your home would look bare without foundation plantings. Good foundation plantings (beds of plants installed along the base of a house) can enhance a home by using different textures, contrast and color. These plantings are considered the cornerstone of every well landscaped property and can greatly improve your home’s curb appeal and welcoming
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There are a number of advantages to adding mulch to your landscape. When mulch hardwood bark mulch is applied and cared for correctly, it prevents erosion, protects plants from extreme temperatures, improves soil structure by adding organic matter, conserves soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and adds beauty to landscape plantings! We all love what mulch does
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You might have recently invested in a lovely patio that can accommodate your family and friends. Patios serve as an extension of your indoor space and draw people outdoors. However, whether you chose pavers or flagstone for your patio, hardscaping’s rigid lines can make the space uninviting without the addition of landscaping (softscaping) to soften
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