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  • 2 Reasons To Hire A Sprinkler Repair Service

    Your sprinklers are one of the most essential aspects of your landscape design. They are used to not only make sure that your grass gets the amount of water that it needs, but they can also be used to water your plants, such as your trees, shrubs, and flowers. Because of this, it can be a big deal if something happens to go wrong with your sprinklers. You are going to have problems getting the amount of water that you need to your grass and other plants, which can cause them to go downhill quickly.
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  • Three Ways To Make Your Lawn Magically Appear (Or Make It Seem That Way!)

    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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  • Choosing Native Shrubs For Your Prairie Landscape

    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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  • Want Beautiful, Yet Low-Maintenance Landscaping? 2 Tips For A No-Fuss, Attractive Yard

    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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  • 4 Factors Of A Good Drip Irrigation System Installation

    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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  • Increase Home Value And Protect The Environment With Landscaping Upgrades

    A lush, green lawn, colorful flowerbeds, and flowing trees are important for your home's curb appeal. Not only does landscaping offer passerby and guests a first impression of you and your family, but it can also add 28 percent to your home's total value.  In addition, certain updates to your landscape can help conserve your local water sources and decrease energy usage, benefitting the environment and your finances. If you are a homeowner hoping to improve your home's curb appeal and value in an eco-friendly manner, consider a few landscaping updates.
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  • Two Common Dangers That Could Be Lurking In Your Child's Backyard Playground

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 200,000 children visit the emergency room due to playground related accidents each year. This is why you've decided to create your own backyard play area and have taken all the necessary steps to ensure it's safe. However, even the most vigilant parent can overlook the common hazards found in many children's backyard playgrounds. Here are two of those hazards – and what you can do to make your backyard as safe as possible for your kids:
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