Have you ever thought about adding an outdoor fireplace to your backyard landscaping? From pre-built modular units to custom or precast, there are a variety of options for finding a fireplace that meets your needs.
Are you anxious to add a fire pit to your patio area because you know it will allow your family to spend more time outside later in the year? Rest assured that we can help you choose the perfect fire pit design and get it ready for your family to enjoy.
In the Japanese garden, stones are laid out in strict accordance with very specific rules. Indeed, the shape and size of the stones play a critical role, as the larger rocks are considered male while the smaller ones are female; they are paired this way for contrast.
We recognize how difficult it can be to fertilize your lawn in the middle of the week when you have a packed work and family schedule. When you need to ensure your lawn is still cared for despite your schedule, we’re here to help.
Maintaining your commercial landscape is a good investment year round. Surveys reveal shoppers are willing to travel farther, shop longer, and spend as much as 12 percent more for goods and services in shopping complexes with high-quality landscaping.
A landscaping expert can be invaluable if you decide to add a garden or other plants to your yard. It’s important to arrange the plants so that they look best while you are in the yard and also from your backyard window. You don’t want new plants or flowers that aren’t visible from inside your home.
The easiest way to check if the depth of thatch is too great is remove a small plug of turf a couple of inches deep, and inspect the layer of spongy material resting on top of the soil. If it is more than three-quarters-of-an-inch deep, you have a thatch layer that needs removal.
One way to avoid insect problems with your lawn is to stop using any synthetic fertilizers that push out a lot of growth quickly, attracting those pests. We will help you develop a healthy lawn ecosystem that will reduce your need for pest and disease intervention overall.
Historical evidence suggests the first decorative Japanese gardens were developed by the wealthy and powerful of ancient Japan. With the exception of a few archeological remnants in Kyoto, Asuka, Nara, these early gardens are lost to antiquity.
The lime that is usually applied to lawns is essentially composed of pulverized limestone or chalk, with its main component being calcium carbonate. Lime that has a high calcium content is actually referred to as calcitic lime and offers the added benefit of contributing calcium to the soil.
Landscaping plays an important role in drawing customers to your business. Our professional expertise can be put to good use to design and maintain a look that highlights your business as competitive, conscientious, and concerned for your customers.
Studies have shown that a lawn that’s been organically grown and cared for grows much more slowly and consistently than a lawn fertilized with harsh chemicals. This means less mowing over the course of a season.
Shrubs can perform useful functions in a commercial landscape. They direct traffic, provide a screen to obscure unattractive elements and create divisions between units. When positioned correctly, they can even create a focal point around a sign or other outstanding feature.
Did you know that landscaping can do a lot more in addition to beautifying your property? For example, a variety of sound issues can be muffled with the proper mix of plants and trees. Experts say trees with a lot of branches and leaves that are thick and fleshy are best able to absorb sound.
When the ground goes through cycles of freezing and thawing, this can wreak havoc on outdoor features like in-ground patios or walkways. A good solution is to have these built from paving stones. These stones can move with the ground as it freezes and thaws to prevent damage.
Did you know that the three major nutrients that lawns need are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium? These can all be added by an organic fertilizer that will nourish the soil, while also encouraging healthy animal life like earthworms.
A new landscape is more than just a project, it’s an investment in your home as well as the quality of your life. Call us today and we can help you make an investment that continually delivers benefits on many levels.
The cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family of plants. Care to guess how many species of cactus are believed to exist today? If you guessed over 2,000, you're right. The cactus is highly specialized to survive in arid climates.
Did you know that lighting can add a touch of drama to your landscape? Think of it as your theater stage. Lighting can be used to highlight various features of your home, like stunning trees and impressive architecture, or to focus the eye on certain key elements of your landscape.
Did you know that fertilizing reduces the chances of weed growth overall? This is because when properly applied, fertilizer leads to thick, healthy grass, which is naturally resistant to the infiltration of any type of weed.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE! We will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Thursday, November 26th through Sunday, November 29th. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Thatch does not form from cut grass. Cut grass clipping, which turn into compost, will attract earthworms, which break down the thatch. Thatch is caused by use of too much fertilizer. Compost is typically used along with a specific rake to remove thatch.
Do not restrict landscaping possibilities to the grounds around your building. Rooftops have now become prime areas for landscaping as it provides a number of benefits, including lower utility costs and better water conservation.
A Japanese garden gives a serene and soothing ambience to your home. It creates an aesthetically beautiful and naturally relaxing part of home where you would like to spend most of your time.
Keeping your businesses face beautiful is important to making it successful. Hiring a professional company to take care of those exterior chores- especially the fall clean up- done is a great option.
It can take up to three weeks for an organic lawn fertilizer to start showing results. Why? Because the organic method increases nitrogen levels naturally by helping to develop large colonies of beneficial microbes that produce nitrogen as part of their lifecycle.
We will be closing for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, December 23rd through January 3rd. Regular hours will resume on Monday, January 4th.
Prickly pears, also called opuntia, were an important crop in the Aztec Empire. Legend has it that the Aztecs founded their capital city of Tenochtitlan at the site where they found an eagle perched on a cactus, as is depicted on the Mexican flag.
Aeration promotes a healthy lawn and removes dirt plugs, which, in turn, increases the soil’s ability to retain water, and increases air circulation into the roots of the grass. Typically conducted in spring, lawns may also be aerated in the autumn.
At the heart of Japanese landscape design is the concept of simplicity. Simplicity creates a sense of calm in one’s surroundings, which is why one might include interesting features and elements in the design, but not too much so as to create a sense of clutter.
Did you know that having densely packed soil after a particularly cold season can hinder your lawn’s ability to absorb fertilizer and other treatments? Having your lawn aerated could improve the efficacy of scheduled fertilizing.
Areas which need drought tolerant landscaping would benefit from xeriscaping design. Xeriscaping methods create a gorgeous landscape design by combining the use of native drought resistance, low maintenance low water plants, mulches, walkways and drought resistance grasses.
Compost can be the organic lawn’s best friend. It enriches soil, helps retain moisture, and suppresses plant diseases and pests. It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, cuts down methane emissions from landfills, and lowers your carbon footprint.
Landscape maintenance is more than simply mowing the grass. We provide complete lawn care services as well as cleaning up and removing debris and grass clippings. Regularly scheduled service maintains your homes curb appeal.
In Japan, many traditional homes feature an engawa, a small room that serves as a transition between the house and garden. Landscape elements are carefully positioned to create visual impact and appeal when viewed from the engawa.
Considered as one of the best display gardens in the world, the Butchart Gardens was once a quarry owned by Robert Butchart, which he later transformed into a beautiful garden that protects thousands of butterflies and bird species.
Were you aware that if your grass clippings are returned to the lawn and not bagged, a full pound of nitrogen can be recovered? This nitrogen can be used by the grass plants, reducing the need for at least one nitrogen application per year.
If your saguaro leans or has goo around the base, it’s likely caused by bacterial necrosis. This is caused by too much water near your cactus, but the good news is there’s an 80 percent chance of saving the plant.
Landscaping became a true profession around the 18th century and was led by William Kent and Lancelot Brown, who brought landscaped garden designs to prominence. They would fashion “natural” scenes of romantic meadows for the wealthy estates, and the style caught on throughout Britain, Ireland, and then in Europe.
We will be closed this Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, February 8th @ 8:00AM.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Proper drainage is essential for stone hardscaping. After the mason levels the area, the unearthed space is filled with a foot-thick layer of gravel, followed by a thin layer of stone dust on top. If the stones are laid tightly, mortar may not be used.
Are you concerned that keeping your property off the rental market for too long will force you to dip into your savings to make the mortgage payments? Since every day your landscaping is open house ready is a day you aren’t earning rent, it’s critical that you call us in to help with the landscaping cleanup as soon as your previous tenants vacate the premises.
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We are closed today and will reopen on Monday, February 8th @ 8:00AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are closed today and tomorrow and will reopen on Monday, February 8th @ 8:00AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will be closed this Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, February 8th @ 8:00AM.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The big "H" represents one of the most important principles in Japanese gardening. Care to guess what it is? If you guessed "harmony," you're right. Harmony is often produced by creating a balance between opposites like smooth/textured and light/dark.
The best landscape design will not only look fantastic on its own, it will also be constructed in a way to add to the style of your building or complex. When it’s done by a landscaping pro, you can be sure that it will be designed specifically with you in mind.
A thorough spring cleanup helps keep your landscaping healthy all year long. Removing fallen leaves and dead foliage from planting beds helps prevent diseases, and many commercial customers opt to have mulch top dressed for a clean, fresh appearance.
Often ornamental elements used in Japanese landscape design are made of stone. Not only does the stone blend in as a natural material, but the simple texture of the rock creates an added interest and contributes to the overall visual effect.
The saguaro cactus is the one usually depicted in western films. They are the largest cactus species in the world and only grow naturally in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
There are several advantages to lawn aeration. Generally, it keeps your lawn much healthier by providing an easy path by which nutrients and water can reach the deeper roots while controlling soil compaction.
While most homeowners focus on landscaping in the back yard, a makeover for the front yard will significantly add to the curb appeal of your home. A combination of hardscape elements such as walkways, steps and pavers with bursts of color from a full garden or planters can completely change the look of your home.
The saguaro cactus is the one usually depicted in western films. They are the largest cactus species in the world and only grow naturally in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
There are several advantages to lawn aeration. Generally, it keeps your lawn much healthier by providing an easy path by which nutrients and water can reach the deeper roots while controlling soil compaction.
When it comes to watering your lawn, the general rule of thumb is to water infrequently and deeply. It’s generally recommended that you supply your lawn with one inch of water each time as needed.
The first impression that a prospective customer or client will have of your business is how your building and your landscaping looks. Make sure that you give him or her the right impression of your business by keeping it clean of leaves and other fall debris.
While most homeowners focus on landscaping in the back yard, a makeover for the front yard will significantly add to the curb appeal of your home. A combination of hardscape elements such as walkways, steps and pavers with bursts of color from a full garden or planters can completely change the look of your home.
The saguaro cactus is the one usually depicted in western films. They are the largest cactus species in the world and only grow naturally in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
There are several advantages to lawn aeration. Generally, it keeps your lawn much healthier by providing an easy path by which nutrients and water can reach the deeper roots while controlling soil compaction.
Does it ever seem like the landscaping work in the backyard of your new home isn’t quite what you’d always hoped for? Let’s talk about your ideal backyard oasis so that we can begin brainstorming how we can completely transform the space for you.
We will be closed Thursday and Friday, March 11th & 12th. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, March 15th.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
When it comes to watering your lawn, the general rule of thumb is to water infrequently and deeply. It’s generally recommended that you supply your lawn with one inch of water each time as needed.
The first impression that a prospective customer or client will have of your business is how your building and your landscaping looks. Make sure that you give him or her the right impression of your business by keeping it clean of leaves and other fall debris.
While most homeowners focus on landscaping in the back yard, a makeover for the front yard will significantly add to the curb appeal of your home. A combination of hardscape elements such as walkways, steps and pavers with bursts of color from a full garden or planters can completely change the look of your home.
The saguaro cactus is the one usually depicted in western films. They are the largest cactus species in the world and only grow naturally in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
You know most varieties of cacti have spines, a leaf adaptation designed to help these determined plants survive in drought conditions. Do cactus fruits also have spines? If you guessed yes, you're right. Many of the fruits that come from cactus plants also exhibit protective spines.
Unfortunately, certain seasons can bring a host of unwanted pests along with it. Whether you have fire ants or ticks making a home in your lawn, we’re always happy to help you find a safe and all-natural organic solution for dealing with them.
Does it ever seem like the landscaping work in the backyard of your new home isn’t quite what you’d always hoped for? Let’s talk about your ideal backyard oasis so that we can begin brainstorming how we can completely transform the space for you.
We will be closed Thursday and Friday, March 11th & 12th. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, March 15th.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
When it comes to watering your lawn, the general rule of thumb is to water infrequently and deeply. It’s generally recommended that you supply your lawn with one inch of water each time as needed.
The first impression that a prospective customer or client will have of your business is how your building and your landscaping looks. Make sure that you give him or her the right impression of your business by keeping it clean of leaves and other fall debris.
One of the earliest garden forms in Japan were sacred places marked out in the midst of nature, usually using pebbles. These early gardens actually predated the introduction of Chinese culture from the mainland (before 794 CE).
It’s important to remember that some varieties of weeds can be particularly difficult to eradicate, especially when you have limited time to deal with your lawn. Let’s talk about how using our service can keep your lawn on the schedule it needs to deal with the weeds.
You know most varieties of cacti have spines, a leaf adaptation designed to help these determined plants survive in drought conditions. Do cactus fruits also have spines? If you guessed yes, you're right. Many of the fruits that come from cactus plants also exhibit protective spines.
Unfortunately, certain seasons can bring a host of unwanted pests along with it. Whether you have fire ants or ticks making a home in your lawn, we’re always happy to help you find a safe and all-natural organic solution for dealing with them.
Does it ever seem like the landscaping work in the backyard of your new home isn’t quite what you’d always hoped for? Let’s talk about your ideal backyard oasis so that we can begin brainstorming how we can completely transform the space for you.
We will be closed Thursday and Friday, March 11th & 12th. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, March 15th.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.