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Improving Your Home Landscaping

Few things are more frustrating than a messy front yard. In addition to disrupting your curb appeal, overgrown, messy landscaping can also harbor pests and make it look like you don't care about your property. Fortunately, tidying up your yard doesn't have to be difficult. I have spent years learning more about landscaping, and this blog is all about how to become a landscaping enthusiast. Check out these articles about fun topics like planting flowers, perfecting pruned trees, and decorating your yard with whimsical additions. After you know more about landscaping, your yard might become the talk of the town.

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Improving Your Home Landscaping

    Avoid Damage To A Lush Lawn By Hiring A Professional Lawn Care Business
    Moving into a house with an existing green lawn can come with many concerns over what's involved in maintenance. Enjoying a lush green yard can be challenging when you don't make the effort to keep up with the expected lawn care. Instead of taking on all this work alone, consider the impact professionals can make on your yard. You'll want to explore the benefits of hiring a professional for lawn care to ensure that you get fantastic results for your yard.

    Make These Decisions When You Order An Artificial Putting Green
    If you're an avid golfer, playing a few rounds per week at your local course might not quite satisfy your love of the game. One enticing option is to hire a local company to build an artificial putting green in your backyard. You'll enjoy working on your putting stroke in this area, and you may begin to find that you can dramatically improve this part of your golf game. Backyard putting greens can vary significantly according to several different factors.

    5 Tips For Mulching In Fall
    Fall is one of the best times to apply fresh mulch to your landscaping. A fall application insulates the soil against extreme cold, prevents soil desiccation, and suppresses early-season weeds. The following are a few tips for your fall mulching.  1. Measure Twice It's vital that you order sufficient mulch when buying in the fall because you may not have time for a second delivery before winter weather arrives. To determine how much you need, measure the length and width of the area to be mulched.

    What To Know About Synthetic Turf Installation
    Synthetic turf is worth a look if you want a beautiful green lawn but don't want to spend time maintaining it. Unlike a grass lawn that needs to be mowed and watered, once synthetic turf is in place, little work is required to keep it looking good. Artificial grass is also an excellent option for areas with water restrictions that make lawn maintenance difficult. Here's what to know about synthetic turf installation.

    What Are The Pros And Cons Of Adding Ivy To Your Yard?
    Ivy is a unique plant that's easy to grow, and its ability to grow on vertical surfaces can add a substantial amount of visual appeal to your yard. However, planting ivy does have some downsides — it grows so quickly that it can sometimes spread out of control. If you're thinking about adding ivy to your yard, read on to learn more about the pros and cons of choosing this plant.

    Designing and Constructing a New Pond On Your Property
    A pond can be a beautiful feature of a property. Luckily, if your property does not currently have a pond on it, you can have one constructed.   You Have To Maintain The Water Quality In The Pool While a pond can be an attractive feature to add to the property, it is a feature that will require some considerable work on the part of the property owner. In particular, the water quality of the pond will need to be maintained.

    5 Landscaping Mistakes To Avoid Around Your Commercial Building
    An attractively landscaped business is more inviting and conveys a professional feel. Unfortunately, a few mistakes can detract from the landscaping and make it harder to maintain. 1. Planting Fruit Trees Although all trees are beautiful, not all varieties are suited for a commercial landscape. The ideal commercial trees will leaf out fully and be easy to maintain. Further, they shouldn't produce fruits, as these are likely to attract pests and create a mess since they aren't likely to be harvested in a commercial setting.

    Installing A New Patio? 3 Benefits Of Using Brick
    If you are installing a new patio, you have many options to choose from when it comes to flooring. One of these options is using brick. There are many benefits of choosing this, three of which are listed below.   Durability Brick is a durable material so you can expect the patio to last a long time for you. You don't have to worry about the sun fading the color. Brick also holds up to a wide variety of weather conditions, such as rain, hail, sleet, snow, and more.