What is an Asphalt Seal Coat? Why is it Important?

A brand new, fresh asphalt parking lot or driveway is a beautiful thing. The crisp lines, smooth surface, and consistent black color make it very v...

Planning and Planting your Vegetable Garden

Properly planning your vegetable garden may be the single most important step in toward the most bountiful crops and plentiful harvest possible. So...

Tips for Using Edible Flowers

Culinary experts will tell you that we eat with our eyes first. A colorful plate in a variety of hues is much more appealing than one that is monoc...

How to Fix a Pothole in your Driveway

In time, even the very best, and dare we say beautiful, asphalt driveways will eventually develop potholes. These potholes may be small and a littl...

Tips for Protecting Lawn and Garden from Ice Melt

Winter is in full swing, and with it the challenge of keeping walkways clear of snow and ice. Whenever salts or other de-icing chemicals are used t...

How to Grow Vegetables in the Winter

Growing vegetables in the winter may not be something that normally crosses your mind, especially in colder climates like northern Utah. However, m...

Snow Removal Methods – Shovel or Salt?

Some people may love a fresh layer of new snow, with its serene covering of winter’s dormant lawns, coating everything in a beautiful and fluffy wh...

Herb Garden

While many people grow their favorite herbs outside in the warmer months, then cut and dry the herbs for use during the winter, there are times whe...

Winterizing Sprinklers

Winterizing your sprinkler system must be done before the first freeze every year. Winterizing a system eliminates the potential for water to freez...

Creating A Terrarium For Your Winter Garden

Unless you live in the tropics, having a year-round garden is probably out of the question. For those of you who live in the lovely land of seasons...

Outside Lighting Design Considerations

An important part of creating a beautiful landscape design is incorporating the right types of lighting. Not only will proper lighting allow you to...

Soil Testing

When you have the desire to create a beautiful garden, one of the most important ingredients is the soil. When you have a beautiful, rich, and heal...