Fall Soil Prep for Springtime Gardens

As you start the process of clearing out your garden this fall, it’s good to remember that what you do to your soil during the fall can have a big ...

Tips to Building a Retaining Wall

There are a lot of reasons you may want to include a retaining wall in your landscape design. A retaining wall is a great way to enclose a garden, ...

Plant Guide: Knowing Your Cold Hardiness Zone

When picking plants and flowers to include in your garden there are always a few things you want to take into consideration. The first thing your m...

The Benefits of Using Compost in Your Garden

Composting has been a popular gardening technique for many years. Some gardeners love it as a method of reusing and minimizing household waste whil...

Creating Your Children’s Dream Playground

Backyards and children go together like milk and chocolate. A backyard can provide endless hours of fun, exciting, and safe entertainment. In a wor...

Ideas for Your Terraced Landscaping

If your backyard contains hills or slopes, most likely you have run into drainage and erosion issues. One of the best ways to solve these problems ...

How to Use Rocks in Your Landscaping

When most people think of landscaping, they think of grass, trees, and flowers. However, natural rocks can play an instrumental and beautiful compo...

Landscaping Tips for a Hot Summer

Now that the warmer weather is headed our way, many people start to worry how their lawns and gardens are going to survive the heat. However, with ...

Disposing of Construction and Landscaping Material

Whenever you are working on a landscaping or construction job, there are always materials (both natural and man-made) that fall by the wayside. The...

Preparing Your Soil for Spring Planting

Many people can’t wait for spring to arrive. The opportunity to get outside and get your hands in the dirt and your garden planted is full of excit...

Fixing Common Drainage Issues in Your Yard

Spring storms and run-offs are often a time when you discover drainage problems in your yard. These issues can cause problems with your landscaping...

Types of Topsoil

Not all dirt is created equal. The type of topsoil can make a big difference in the success of your landscape and garden. When landscaping your yar...