Tips, Trends, & News
Winter Lawn Care and Landscaping Mistakes To Avoid…
In most parts of the country, lawn grass goes dormant in the winter. However, lawn care doesn't quite end in the winter. Try these tricks to keep your yard healthy. In the Fall there are some things you should try to take care of now. These are a few mistakes you need...
The Cooler Months Are the Perfect Time For Hardscape Projects… Fire Pits, Walls, Arbors, Patios, Pathways, Driveways, and More!
Hardscaping is adding non-living elements to your landscaping like brick and stone walls, walkways, small retaining walls, wood arbors, patios, flagstone pathways, or driveways. The mixture and transition between your softscapes and your hardscapes is what brings your...
7 Reasons Your Garden & Landscape Can Benefit From Mulching…
One of the best things you can do for your garden is to mulch it. In doing so, you are creating a protective barrier around your plants and over the bare soil. Your barrier can consist of an assortment of decomposing organic materials that include... bark, woodchips,...
8 Considerations To Take That Will Help You Create A Great Landscape Design…
A landscape plan is not born... it evolves. You put measurements, rough sketches, and notes on paper, then tinker with that data until you arrive at the final plan. Are you interested in completely redesigning your landscape or simply making a few changes? Those are...
4 Reasons Why Concrete May Be A Better Choice For Your Driveway…
Many homeowners are quick to choose asphalt over concrete when installing a new driveway. Why? Because it is more budget friendly, takes less time to install, and hold up to the elements. However, it is important to us that our clients are well educated before...
New Trends For Making Your Landscaping Stand Out…
Weather you are a novice at gardening or a expert we would like tell you about some new landscaping trends. Probably the easiest and least expensive thing to do is to use trendy new colors for fences and outdoor structures. Bold colors are the trend, giving a contrast...
Landscape Designs Tips – What to Consider Before Planning Your Landscaping Design
So you think that you want some new landscaping, huh? Please don't rush out and buy plants only to realize later that they won't do well or look very good in your specific yard. You need a plan to create a comprehensive design that will allow your landscaping to...
The 3 Main Questions You Need To Answer To Achieve Great Landscaping For Your Home…
Landscaping projects can be a big task and most times you need to consult and engage with landscaping professionals to achieve the look and functionally you desire. Those of us who love working in the yard can help with certain tasks along the way but an overall...
5 Advantages That Pavers Have Over Concrete For Walkways, Patios, and Driveways…
The entrance to your home and the area around your garden leave impressions with guests, neighbors, and those who drive by your home. Pavers or concrete can enhance the look of this area and make it stand out. Concrete slabs are quite tough and resistant to impacts....
4 Ways Retaining Walls Are a Great Addition To Your Outdoor Space…
As you go through your landscape plans, you will hear the terms “softscape” and “hardscape” quite frequently. Understanding the importance of blending the two is key to creating a cohesive look. When it comes to hardscape, retaining walls are both practical and...
2 Main Reasons Why Building With Pavers May Be a Better Option For You Than Poured Concrete…
If you are considering replacing or adding a walkway, patio, or driveway to your outdoor living area, you may become befuddled over the myriad of choices you have. Some paving materials are more cost-effective than others, and certain types are more durable and easier...
4 Front Lawn Landscaping Ideas That Are Sure to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home
There is something about a well-designed and maintained front lawn that is just inviting. Sure, putting down a couple pavers and planting a few flowers is easy, but those features can only do so much when it comes to improving the aesthetics of your yard. If you want...
Tips On Creating a Backyard That is Designed To Entertain and Impress Your Guests…
You work hard all week and you want to enjoy yourself over the weekend with some friends or family in your backyard. There are some very simple and affordable ways to design your backyard to make it easier to entertain your guests and making them feel crazy...
The 4 Main Types of Retaining Walls To Choose From For Your Landscaping Project…
Retaining walls look great and prevent soil erosion at the same time. Retaining walls are great for flowerbeds and gardens and provide some texture to your landscape design. There are basically 4 types of retaining walls and the following is an explanation of each...
When and Why You Should Aerate Your Lawn at Least Once a Year..
The soil under your lawn needs to breathe to be as healthy as possible and Aeration helps the soil to breathe. Thatch and soil compaction are what can hurt your soil's capacity to breathe. Most aeration is done in the spring and fall and simple lawn spiking won't help...
See What the Property Brothers Do To Give Their Homes Some Curb Appeal…
Sometimes just a bit of well designed landscaping can change the curb appeal of your home. It doesn't have to break the bank! See what the Property Brothers do to their homes. Davis Landscaping Design & Installation does this same type of thing for our clients...
How to Decide If You Want Rock or Mulch In Your Planting Beds…
Mulch is a wonderful material for most landscaping because it helps your soil retain moisture, keeps weeds away, and prevents rain from washing away your soil. That being said, sometimes rock is best to use in your planting beds and the following explains why... The...
How To Choose the Best Trees For Your Lawn…
As spring rolls in, you might be looking to spruce up your lawn and landscape. Planting trees will beautify your front lawn while adding shade and privacy. Did you know that by choosing the right trees your property value will increase by 14 percent? To do so, you...
Is Your Commercial Landscaping Company Really Providing You a Custom Landscaping Plan? View 3 Ways to Find Out…
Commercial landscape service means maximum visual impact and minimal maintenance for your business. We have found over the years that many Commercial Landscaping Companies provide a cookie-cutter plan for your maintenance. There is a better more CUSTOM way of doing...
How to Add Mulch To Your Yard the Right Way…
Mulch can really make your yard look much better and your plans and lawn will love it! The following are a couple mistakes that we see companies and homeowners making... Adding Too Much Mulch It's best to only add one to two inches of mulch in the spring. This will...
Keeping Your Lawn and Landscaping Healthy All Year Long…
Other than some really cold spells in the wintertime, it's always nice to get out and enjoy your yard. Spending time in your backyard having cookouts with friends and family while the children run around giggling is what it's all about! Below are some tips and tricks...
Spring Landscaping and Lawn-care Checklist…
It can be tough to remember what is needed to be done landscaping-wise for each particular season. So... sit back and read the following list to be ready to tackle your spring landscaping chores or better yet know what you want to have a professional landscaper do for...
How to Keep Your Lawn Green and Healthy…
Thicker, lusher, healthier and more beautiful. If those words describe your lawn goals, success may be closer than you think. Transforming thin, lackluster grass into a thicker, healthier lawn isn't difficult to achieve. Use these healthy grass tips to achieve that...
A List Of The Best Late Summer and Fall Yard and Garden Projects…
As the children all start back to school it is time to think about getting the late summer yard projects completed. There is still lots of time to enjoy the outdoors during the Fall months, but we would like to list a few easy summer landscaping tips you can follow...