When it comes to designing—anything—it can become very personal. While we all have certain aesthetics that suit our tastes and budgets, there remain some basic design principles to look to as a starting point. Yes, rules are meant to be broken, and your garden design...
Trees not only create a lasting legacy––they also add appeal to your landscape, improve your home’s value, and can lower utility bills. Planting trees offers the opportunity to design a private oasis in your very own yard! Come home at the end of the day to escape...
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to spruce up your landscape is by adding colorful flowering shrubs. It can feel tough to choose with so many different varieties out there––some prefer shade while others require full sun for their beauty to come to light. To help you...
Spring, that highly anticipated time of year, has finally come. While we shake off the remnants of winter, we now get to look forward to dusting off the gardening gear, amending our garden soil, and planting our flower beds—and a good place to start is with bulbs....
Outdoor home improvements can make your backyard so much more attractive and inviting, and they add significant value to your home. From major renovations to simple add-on features, there are so many ways your backyard can evolve into a more beautiful, useful living...
Every neighborhood has an unspoken “best lawn” competition. Not everyone participates, but there are always a few who manage to maintain that perfect lush green lawn. If you want to step up the ranks in your neighborhood lawn contest or maintain your position at the...
April can be a busy month in the garden. The weather is starting to get really nice, the last cobwebs of winter are nearly gone, and it’s time to get your yard ready for the summer ahead. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with so many things to do this spring, aren’t sure...
In 2020, the popularity of home renovations, landscaping, and gardening surged. With social distancing measures in place, people had to find creative new ways to spend time with family and friends—mostly outdoors. While we enter year two of this global experience,...
Each spring, we look forward to the sight of trees loaded with delicate blossoms. There’s a reason people travel from all over the world for cherry blossom, or sakura, season in Japan. But you don’t have to book a flight halfway around the world to enjoy a little bit...
Decorative rocks, whether it’s flagstone pavers, gravel mulch, or landscape boulders, are popular additions to residential landscaping. They’re hard-wearing, last forever, and naturally add beauty and style. Decorative rocks are touted as low-maintenance,...
