The Pros and Cons of Flagstone Patios
Learn about the pros and cons of flagstone patios and if they're the right fit for your outdoor living space.
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Lawn & Landscape
Aug 184 min read
How to Protect Your Soil and Plants Over Winter
Learn 6 simple and easy steps you should take to prepare your soil and plants for winter.
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Aug 184 min read
Outdated Landscape Design Trends to Avoid
Here are a few outdated landscape design trends to avoid during your next backyard refresh.
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Aug 164 min read
The Benefits of Rain Gardens
Sustainable outdoor design is increasing in popularity, including landscaping like rain gardens. What are the benefits of a rain garden?
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Aug 42 min read
Why You Should Avoid Invasive Plants in Your Landscaping
Why is it so important to avoid invasive plants in your landscaping? Find out in today's blog.
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Jun 123 min read
7 Landscaping Rocks To Consider
Choosing the right rock for your landscape design plan is important. Here are 7 choices to consider, from crushed stone to huge boulders.
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Jun 123 min read
What is a Retaining Wall?
What is a retaining wall, and how do you know if you need one? Here's how to know if a retaining wall makes sense in your backyard.
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Jun 123 min read
5 Plants to Avoid Placing Near Your Swimming Pool
Here are 5 plants you should avoid placing near your swimming pool, and why they could cause serious problems.
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Jun 124 min read
Pros and Cons of Clover Lawns
Looking for an alternative to grass? Learn about the pros and cons of clover lawns!
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Jun 123 min read
How to Protect Garden Beds from Dogs
From fencing to natural deterrents, here are some of the best ways to protect your garden from your dog.
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Feb 2, 20233 min read
Why Your is Backyard Flooding and How to Fix it
Owning a home is hard enough work already, without additional complications. If you’re dealing with backyard flooding, understanding why...
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Feb 2, 20232 min read
Planting and Growing a Moss Lawn
So you’re growing a moss lawn. After you’ve picked out the right variety of moss for your yard, you will need to plant it. While moss is...
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Feb 2, 20234 min read
The Best Moss for Yards or Lawns
Have you ever heard of moss lawns? As the climate changes and more homeowners look to make eco-friendly outdoor swaps, lawn alternatives...
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Jan 30, 20235 min read
Popular California Landscape Design Features
Every backyard looks different. Depending on climate, lifestyle, and environment, different homes will prefer different outdoor living...
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Jan 25, 20235 min read
Backyard Dog Run Design Ideas
Our furry friends are part of the family. And when it comes to great backyard design, everyone in the house needs to be...
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Jan 8, 20234 min read
What to Know Before Designing Your Own Outdoor Living Space
Most of us are not landscape designers. Still, all of us want an outdoor living space that looks like it was done by a professional. So...
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Nov 27, 20223 min read
Where to Plant Olive Trees
Today we come to you with another post about olive trees. This week, we’ve been taking a look at one of landscaping’s most popular plants...
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Nov 27, 20224 min read
Where to Buy Olive Trees for Landscaping
Olive trees are hot right now. From west coast California yards to Texas landscaping projects, the olive tree is especially popular in...
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Oct 6, 20224 min read
Benefits of Remote vs Local Landscape Designers
In person design consultations have their merits. It’s always nice to be familiar with the person you hire on a face to face level. There...
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Sep 18, 20225 min read
Fall Foliage–The Best Trees to Plant for Fall Color
A lot of landscaping revolves around plants such as shrubs and flowers. We think it’s time to show trees some love, too. Nothing is more...
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Sep 15, 20224 min read
When, how, and how often should you clean your gutters?
Home maintenance is nobody’s favorite activity. Still, maintaining the outside of your home is important. This includes cleaning your...
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Sep 11, 20225 min read
Lawn Doctor VS Trugreen Reviews–Which is better?
If you want a beautiful, healthy lawn then you need to take care of it. But lawn care can be a hassle at the best of times, and...
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Sep 11, 20224 min read
Boxelder Bugs–How to Get Rid of (and Prevent!) Box Elder Bugs
Fall is in the air. Pumpkin patches are opening, apples are ripening, and…boxelder bugs are back? That’s right. Boxelder bugs, often...
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Sep 5, 20224 min read
Backyard Olive Trees: Fruiting vs Fruitless & Should you plant one?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it should be fairly obvious to you that most of California is in a serious drought. This can make...
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Sep 5, 20224 min read
Winter Gardening In Florida
People across the country love gardening. But, depending on where you live, gardening looks different to different people. Vegetables...
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Aug 9, 20225 min read
What is the cost for tree trimming? Average Cost for Tree Trimming
We’ve talked earlier about how to properly execute a DIY tree trimming project. However, there are a lot of trees that simply require the...
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Aug 8, 20224 min read
How To Prevent Your Garden Hose From Freezing This Winter
If you’re from a region where the weather gets cold, you already know the importance of preparing your yard for fall and winter. Before...
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Aug 4, 20226 min read
11 Reasons To Have a Bird Feeder in Your Yard
Many who choose to put a bird feeder in their backyard may be motivated by personal or selfish reasons. After all, who doesn’t enjoy...
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Jul 28, 20224 min read
DIY Tree Removal: How to Cut Down a Tree Yourself
Before we jump into today’s post on how to DIY a tree removal, we want to give a quick disclaimer. There are a great deal of DIY outdoor...
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Jul 28, 20224 min read
The 5 Best Backyard Mosquito Sprays and Foggers
We are all for all-natural. But sometimes, you just want to enjoy your backyard without spending most of your time swatting mosquitoes or...
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Jul 28, 20223 min read
What to Do With Rotten Pumpkins After Halloween
The candy has been eaten. The costumes have been shoved to the back of the closet. Halloween is over and all eyes are on Thanksgiving or...
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Jul 28, 20225 min read
Fall Garden Cleanup: 9 Tips To Get Your Yard Ready for Winter
You’ve spent all summer in the yard and garden. You’ve been diligent about watering, weeding, and picking up the kids toys. But the...
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