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,...
When you’re starting a garden, you might be a bit unsure as to whether you should start from seed or purchase greenhouse-grown seedlings. After all, both methods are common practice in the gardening world, so it’s understandable that you might not be sure if one...
How to Increase Garden and Leisure Space in Small Yards Even a small yard can be a place of beautiful abundance. There is no shortage of landscaping ideas to help you use the limited space that you have. Multipurpose storage and furniture items, vertical gardens,...
We had the opportunity to work on some fantastic landscaping projects in 2020. Here are three of the Meyer Landscaping team’s highlights from the 2020 season. Highlighting a Beautiful New Deck & Sidewalk Location: Milan, IL Our client had just...