Lawn & Landscape

Learn about the pros and cons of flagstone patios and if they're the right fit for your outdoor living space.

Learn 6 simple and easy steps you should take to prepare your soil and plants for winter.

Here are a few outdated landscape design trends to avoid during your next backyard refresh.

Sustainable outdoor design is increasing in popularity, including landscaping like rain gardens. What are the benefits of a rain garden?

Why is it so important to avoid invasive plants in your landscaping? Find out in today's blog.

Choosing the right rock for your landscape design plan is important. Here are 7 choices to consider, from crushed stone to huge boulders.

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.

Here are 5 plants you should avoid placing near your swimming pool, and why they could cause serious problems.

Looking for an alternative to grass? Learn about the pros and cons of clover lawns!

From fencing to natural deterrents, here are some of the best ways to protect your garden from your dog.

Owning a home is hard enough work already, without additional complications. If you’re dealing with backyard flooding, understanding why...

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...

Have you ever heard of moss lawns? As the climate changes and more homeowners look to make eco-friendly outdoor swaps, lawn alternatives...

Every backyard looks different. Depending on climate, lifestyle, and environment, different homes will prefer different outdoor living...

Our furry friends are part of the family. And when it comes to great backyard design, everyone in the house needs to be...

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...

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...

Olive trees are hot right now. From west coast California yards to Texas landscaping projects, the olive tree is especially popular in...

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...

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...

Home maintenance is nobody’s favorite activity. Still, maintaining the outside of your home is important. This includes cleaning your...

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...

Fall is in the air. Pumpkin patches are opening, apples are ripening, and…boxelder bugs are back? That’s right. Boxelder bugs, often...

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...

People across the country love gardening. But, depending on where you live, gardening looks different to different people. Vegetables...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are all for all-natural. But sometimes, you just want to enjoy your backyard without spending most of your time swatting mosquitoes or...

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...

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...