A lush landscape is the dream of many a homeowner. But if you don’t live in an established neighborhood, you don’t get to reap the benefits of mature plantings. You can, however, fill your yard with healthy greenery in a hurry if you plant a few of these large, low-maintenance shrubs.
If your emerald arborvitae looks more like a brown thumb than a green jewel of a plant, see the suggestions below.
A yard is more than grass that you have to mow, it’s an extension of your living space. Homeowners who commit time and money toward landscaping their yard not only get a great return on their investment, but on average they’re happier with the results of their outdoor renovation than they are with indoor remodeling projects like redoing the kitchen or bathroom. Get a head start on revitalizing your yard by checking out the biggest landscaping trends of 2018, according to landscaping expert Missy Henriksen, spokesperson for the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Prevent erosion and beautify your landscape by building a garden that diverts rain into a biodiverse oasis, rather than down a storm drain.
Add shade, structure, and brilliant fall foliage to your yard with these easy-to-grow maple trees.
Lower maintenance lawns are becoming more and more popular. Finding ways to decrease the amount of grass in the yard can reduce your reliance on watering, chemical fertilizers, and weekend mowing to keep it beautiful. Gravel and stone to the rescue! There are excellent alternatives to turf grass that you can incorporate into your landscape.
Gas-powered leaf blowers aren’t just loud—their emissions could be contributing to global warming. Here’s why towns around the nation are restricting their use (or banning them altogether), and what you should do with yard leaves instead.
Hello, my friend, hello again; today we come together to talk about Boxwoods: Maintaining Structure in Your Garden and hope the blog can help you. Boxwood hedges might look formal, but they are a workhorse in the garden. The evergreens can define areas and be the frame of the garden while maintaining their glossy green…
Find your happy place with a great view by creating a rooftop garden where you can relax, garden, and grow food, while providing many environmental benefits to the community.
Some felines and gardeners don’t find catnip to be their cup of tea, but to others it’s the cat’s meow!