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It’s April. Have you thought about where you plan to spend your time during the spring and summer? Like most people, the warm weather brings us outside to enjoy the many gifts that Mother Nature provides and having a great space to enjoy her gifts can make the difference between a “ho-hum” summer and “the best summer ever.” From furniture to the right amount of shade, patio design involves many ...

What is hardscaping? Most people are familiar with the term landscaping. Landscaping is the use of live plants and natural elements to modify an area with the goal of enhancing its beauty. But what is hardscaping? Hardscaping is the use of inanimate or non-living hard surfaces to modify an area. Hardscape design uses elements like wood, stone, or concrete to update or alter an outdoor space. Benefits of Hardscaping Low ...

From roses to hearts, red is everywhere during the month of February. Associated with passion and love, the color red is warm, bold, and beautiful when used in landscaping. If you think of landscaping as an art, a good landscape architect will consider the entire canvas and make creative decisions when choosing to add color to the landscape. Red is a great way to attract attention and add energy to ...

Although available in many types and colors, all mulch has the same purpose, to cover the soil surface to maintain moisture, improve soil conditions, reduce weed growth, and enhance visual appeal of the area. Mulching is an important part of maintaining your landscaping, either at home or as part of commercial landscape maintenance. Benefits of Mulching When applied properly, mulching is one of the most beneficial ways to help your ...