Posted on: 1 March 2017
Lawns are complicated things. You have to get all of this green grass to grow from seeds, stay green, cut it, keep it tidy, fertilize it, etc. It is definitely not easy to do if you cannot be right on top of it all the time. No one would blame you for a spotty lawn, but if you want your lawn to spring from the ground and look instantaneously stunning, you do have options.
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Posted on: 25 October 2016
Living in the Midwest brings hot summers and chilly winters, but it is one of the most fertile areas of the country. This makes landscaping a particular challenge, because, while most things grow well, choosing components for a sustainable prairie landscape can be tricky. Here are some prairie shrubs that tend to do well in natural prairie landscapes.
Dogwoods
Dogwoods have brightly colored bark that looks pretty against the winter snow, even after the shrub has lost its leaves.
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Posted on: 13 September 2016
Do you find yourself gazing longingly at those neighbors' yards that are filled with plush plants and beautiful flowers, but just don't think you would be able to find the time or energy to maintain beautiful landscaping like that around your home? The truth is that your yard can look just as beautiful with little to no maintenance when you choose the right features and plants. Here are two tips to creating the yard of your dreams that is as beautiful as you desire, yet needs little to no daily maintenance!
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Posted on: 12 September 2016
Drip irrigation systems can be extremely beneficial for your outdoor needs. Because they deliver water at a low pressure and close to the ground, they are typically more efficient than sprinkler systems. If you're having a new drip irrigation system put in or if you're doing it yourself, here are four factors to keep in mind before beginning the job to make the installation go smoothly and to have healthy crops.
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