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Loving Your Little Landscape

I have never been a natural gardener. For years, I struggled to keep basic houseplants alive, only to kill them at the first opportunity. It was difficult and stressful to buy a home with a yard, but I knew that I might be able to learn what I was doing wrong and correct the problem. To start off, I focused heavily on the lawn, and tried hard to keep it trimmed and well-maintained. Next, I cleaned up the flowerbeds. It was a lot of work, but I knew that it would pay off in the end. When I was done, my front yard was gorgeous, and guess what--it even stayed alive. This blog is all about loving your little landscape.

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    Getting Rid Of Uneven Terrain In Your Lawn Once And For All
    One of the most common landscaping issues that homeowners face is an uneven lawn that puddles a lot. Low spots can be formed by natural forces and time, but most can be fixed with a little sun and a free weekend. You may even be able to make an invisible fix. So, how do you do it? Here's a handy guide to leveling your lawn without destroying it.  Look for Uneven Areas

    Want To Add Natural Shade To Your Yard? Consider 3 Effective Methods
    Shade is a highly desirable feature for a property, especially in the backyard. If you do not have shade, you need to determine where you want shade, how much shade you want, and what methods you prefer. Shade is obtainable in many forms and can be accomplished with just one method, but you should learn about some of the most effective approaches to make a finalized plan with complete confidence.

    An Oasis In A Sea Of Green - 4 Steps To Designing An Island Garden Bed
    If you have a large lawn and are looking for the perfect focal point to tie the whole thing together, why not create an island garden bed? An island garden is a colorful flower bed that is freestanding and set inside a sea of green grass or other large single yard feature (such as an oversize brick or flagstone hardscape). It is designed to be viewed from all directions and enjoy unrestricted and easy growing.

    Pros And Cons Of Planting An Ornamental Chanticleer Pear Tree
    Chanticleer pear trees are attractive ornamental trees that are popular both in municipal and residential plantings. The trees have striking white flowers during the spring and summer that make the chanticleer a great addition to nearly any type of landscape design. Pro: Attractive Year-round The white flowers of the chanticleer do shed when the seasons shift towards fall. But the tree does not go boringly barren. Instead, the waxy green leaves change color to a vibrant orange, red, or purple.

    Own A Rental Property? How Drip Irrigation Can Impress Your Tenants
    The process of finding a tenant for your rental property may be straightforward, but making an excellent impression and keeping an individual impressed over a long period of time is challenging. Building a positive landlord-to-tenant relationship will increase the chances of a lengthy tenancy, which will help you earn more money by minimizing vacancy time and giving you a chance to increase rent over time. A drip irrigation system is a feature that can help you achieve this goal.

    Get Your Home's Deck Ready For Spring
    Spring is almost here, and it's time to get your home's deck ready for the warmer weather! Over the course of the winter, your deck may have developed problems with mold and rot. Even if the boards on your deck are all sound, your deck may need to be resealed to ensure that it won't become vulnerable to moisture problems during the wet spring weather. The following tips will help you prepare your deck and get it ready for the coming year.

    Four Family-Friendly Landscaping Projects
    A great way to spend time with your family is having projects that you can do together outside. One place you can start out with is your own backyard. Regardless of what age your children are, teaching them about landscaping and taking pride in one's yard can start early on. Here are four family-friendly landscaping projects you can involve the kids in. 1. Picking Out Greenery Kids can have green thumbs too.

    Three Great Benefits Of Hardscaping
    Any time that you want your landscape to excel and glow for your property, you will want to get the help of a hardscape services company that can assist you. Hardscaping like retaining walls and stairs allow you reap a host of benefits for your property, increasing the value and the overall efficiency that you can expect. Take these benefits below into consideration so that you can make the most of your landscaping and take your property to the next level.