Companion planting is a historic approach to garden design that has been used for thousands of years in some countries, yet it’s a new way to plant vegetables and flowers for some. This style of planting produces healthier, more productive vegetables with fewer bug...
A well-designed property includes the right mix between landscaping and hardscaping. While landscaping involves vegetation, hardscaping includes all the “harder” features found in a landscaped property, such as stone, pavement, decks, and more. Hardscapes come in all...
Before any hardscaping or landscaping projects can take place, you may have to “grade” the area. But what is land grading, and why is it essential to any hardscaped or landscaped property? Land grading is a leveling of the surface. Dirt from higher up is moved into...
Leaves are covering your deck or patio, and the temperature has fallen along with them. Backyard season has come to a close, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year. Preparing your deck or patio for the winter now can pay off in the spring. Follow...
Hardscaping is a big project, and it’s something that starts well before the first shovel breaks the ground. A project of this nature requires significant planning, and there’s no better time for that than during the cold winter months. By spending the winter planning...