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Feb 5

Pavers vs Concrete - Pros and Cons

Installation Whether you are planning to install pavers or concrete slabs in your backyard it is highly recommended to hire a professiona...

Retaining Walls: Everything You Need To Know

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Jan 15

Retaining Walls: Everything You Need To Know

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Dec 11, 2020

What Does Garden Maintenance Include?

Consistent and accurate garden maintenance is essential for your outdoor space to thrive.

5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Outdoor Living Space

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Dec 4, 2020

5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Outdoor Living Space

Due to many people spending so much time at home this last year, outdoor living spaces have become increasingly popular. Outdoor spaces a...

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Nov 20, 2020

How To Make A Tree Grow Faster

We understand that choosing to install and grow a tree can seem like a long waiting process, especially if you were hoping for some extra...

When is the Best Time to Install a New Pool?

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Nov 12, 2020

When is the Best Time to Install a New Pool?

Planning, designing, and installing a pool can be a time-intensive process. So, when is the best time to go through this process? Our tea...

Tips and Tricks: Drought-Tolerant Landscapes

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Oct 30, 2020

Tips and Tricks: Drought-Tolerant Landscapes

If you live in California or other dry places, having a drought-tolerant lawn may not just be a mindful choice, but also a mandatory one.

6 Tips on Mowing Your Lawn the Right Way

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Aug 31, 2020

6 Tips on Mowing Your Lawn the Right Way

Every lawn will eventually need to be mowed in order to keep it healthy and looking good.

Everything You Need to Know About Pruning

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Aug 10, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Pruning

Pruning involves removing plant parts to improve the health, landscape effect or value of the plant.

Using Fertilizer and Mulch in Your Garden

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Aug 3, 2020

Using Fertilizer and Mulch in Your Garden

Plants can survive in a yard without additional fertilizing. But if you want your landscape to look its best, fertilizer is recommended.

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Jul 27, 2020

Proper Plant Irrigation

Plant irrigation is important to the health of your yard. To help, we’ve created a list of 4 signs to recognize when caring for your plants.

Every Term You Need to Know to Describe Plants

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Jul 20, 2020

Every Term You Need to Know to Describe Plants

We've all heard different terms used to communicate about plants. To reduce the confusion, we’ve boiled it down to a few choice words.

What You Didn't Know About Hardscape Maintenance: Stone

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Jul 13, 2020

What You Didn't Know About Hardscape Maintenance: Stone

Some often assume stone is "stain proof," however, all stone is porous to some degree.

What You Didn't Know About Hardscape Maintenance: Pavers

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Jul 6, 2020

What You Didn't Know About Hardscape Maintenance: Pavers

When properly installed, interlocking pavements have very low maintenance and provide an attractive surface for decades.

What You Didn't Know About Hardscape Maintenance: Concrete

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Jun 29, 2020

What You Didn't Know About Hardscape Maintenance: Concrete

All non-living man-made materials and elements in an outdoor area are considered hardscape.

Turn Your Backyard into a Relaxing Oasis Using Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year

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Jun 22, 2020

Turn Your Backyard into a Relaxing Oasis Using Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year

If you're planing on enjoying this time outside, then it's the perfect time to rethink the look and feel of your space.

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Jun 15, 2020

Composting for Beginners

When done the right way, composting is a very simple process: just add a bit of soil to your organic waste to create the best soil builder.

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Jun 7, 2020

Retaining Walls: Function and Beauty

Retaining walls are hard structures used to maintain the bottom surfaces at different elevations. The wall provides lateral support to ve...

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May 31, 2020

Landscape Ideas for Small Yards

If you live in a condo or townhouse, you likely have little to no yard space. But bigger isn't necessarily better and even a small yard c...

Benefits of Residential Lawn Maintenance

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May 24, 2020

Benefits of Residential Lawn Maintenance

Maintenance of your lawn, like that of your car or heating and cooling system, is much more affordable than replacement. It’s more cost e...

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