Category: Landscape Tips
It’s Time You Added A Water Feature To Your Garden
Ever thought about adding a water feature to your garden? If not, it’s about time you did. Not just because doing this adds value to your home or property, but because water features play a bigger role than that. They are attractive to the eye, and they cast an atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing. You […]
Upscale Hardscape Landscape
Hardscape is the part of your landscape design that isn’t plants. Walkways, walls, driveways, patios, stonework, decks, and arbors would all be examples of hardscape. Upscale hardscape landscape materials turn a bland space into an art form. Since folks tend to relate stonework to castles and royalty, it makes a grand material to use in […]
An Irrigation Update Can Save Thousands for A HOA
One of the largest chunks of the annual budget for most Homeowner’s Associations goes towards water bills that keep the landscape looking green and beautiful. But with increasing drought conditions all over the US and rising water costs, spending money on the irrigation systems can help save thousands of dollars each year. Can Your Homeowners […]
Ways to Divert Downspout Drainage to Protect Your Home
Downspout drainage can be a major source of erosion on your property or your building structure if not controlled. Water run-off from your roof needs to go somewhere. There are many ways to address this issue, and here are some of the best tactics to divert downspout drainage. Downspout Extensions This is the easiest way […]
What is Hardscape Landscape?
Evolution in landscape design has been drastic over the last few years. Landscaping has transformed from just a lawn and flowers to a plant-based art that includes architectural aspects and elements such as glass, metal, concrete and many more. While hardscape may be a comparatively new form of terminology, the inspiration behind it is hardly […]
Solutions for Common Landscape Pest Control in Indiana
Having a great yard is a source of pride for many people. Hours can be spent in mowing, trimming and watering, and some people look forward to the spring just to see their lawn turn green again. However, even with the best care, sometimes your lawn needs a little bit of help, especially when pests […]
How To Have A Beautiful Organic Lawn
Every homeowner appreciates the esthetic value that a lush and green lawn brings to his or her home. Although keeping a neat, colorful, and healthy lawn takes time and effort. Chemicals fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides used in the lawns might be harmful to your kids and pets. An organic lawn and garden may be […]
Best Practices for Seawall Maintenance in Winter
Seawalls have become an integral part of many shorelines in Indiana. Seawalls are the preferred method to prevent upland erosion and storm surge flooding. Seawall maintenance depends on the type of wall installed. Seawall material are a key consideration. The sturdiest seawall is made of steel. The major advantage of steel wall is the minimal maintenance […]
How to Protect Your Custom Stone Patio in Winter
Patios and decks are a wonderful place to relax with friends and family during warm seasons. Maintaining your patio is important during the winter when it can be damaged by the rain, ice or snow. If you have a custom stone patio check out these tips for cleaning and maintaining your patio during the harsh […]
How to Protect Your Plants From Harsh Indiana Winters
Every winter season, plants in Indiana are exposed to extreme climatic conditions. These conditions may range from extended periods of cold temperatures to frost on plants. Consequently, such conditions inevitably damage plants. For this reason, it is important to understand and come up with ways to protect your plants.