When your power goes out regularly, there’s no question that a generator will make life easier. Maybe you’ve been using a portable generator for years and you’ve finally decided it’s time to upgrade to a permanent standby generator. Whether you’ve just experienced an ice storm in Austin, a hurricane in Miami, or a tornado in …
Once you’ve made the choice to hire a landscape maintenance company you probably won’t go back to doing it yourself. When you’re enjoying the luxury of having someone else care for your landscape and outdoor living spaces you might be wondering what else you can automate in your life. Getting all that time back while …
If you are planning to build a pergola you may have considered attaching it to your house. Depending on your architecture, this can give you a great old world look or a crisp and modern touch. It’s a great detail to have your pergola adjacent to your home. However, what if you have gutters? You may …
If you are planning to use an area of decorative gravel in your landscape you probably are wondering how deep should landscaping rock be? This question arises in many scenarios. Perhaps you are putting a drip strip against a foundation. Alternatively, you may be xeriscaping an entire yard. How much stone do you need to buy? …
When training wisteria, the first thing to remember is the process takes time. Wisteria is a beautiful plant and to train it into maturity on your pergola, arbor, or other structure can take years to produce. It may be tempting, but don’t lose heart. Like all things worth doing, there is labor and time involved …
If you live near the beach you might find yourself considering how to landscape over sand. You may have done a bunch of research and still you haven’t answered the question. In this article, you’ll learn a couple of methods. Of course the caveat we always have to include, these methods will depend on your …
When weighing the options for fencing, there’s often the argument for and against a wood fence. There’s the aesthetic benefit of wood, it has a warmer look and texture, then there’s the longevity of a man made product like vinyl or cellular PVC. But how long does a wood fence last really? How many years …
How Long Does A Wood Fence Last? 20-25 Years If You Do This. Read More »
Screening plants can be the solution to so many problems. Maybe you live near a highway or have a loud neighbor. Perhaps your neighbor is too nosy or there’s some air pollution from a nearby factory. Furthermore, you might just want to isolate your backyard from everything else going on in the world. Either way, …
Bermuda grass is a common choice for lawns by home builders and homeowners alike. Its popularity is rooted in its easiness to grow and maintain. However, one of the most common complaints by homeowners is that their lawn’s grass is not thick enough. In this article, we will suggest several methods on how to make …
Retaining walls are a great addition to a backyard for many reasons. They can be great for aesthetics, literally holding back the earth and even spotlight other features such as a swimming pool. Furthermore, there are many types of retaining walls to choose from. Some material types include powder-coated steel, corten steel and boulder retaining …
