You've probably seen some yards that look odd with trees and plants placed randomly in the yard. There's a big difference between just placing plants anywhere and planting according to a plan that takes balance, proportions, and transitions into account.
If you want a beautiful yard, you may need to work with a landscape design professional to achieve it. Not everyone has an eye for design, so getting professional help could mean the difference between a yard that has an amateurish, haphazard look and one that is beautifully designed, yet looks natural.
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If you're like most homeowners who've experienced soggy yards or pooling water on your property, you don't find the situation appealing in the least. A waterlogged lawn is unpleasant to walk on, and it can also damage your landscape, threaten the structural integrity of your home, and even create a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests. Fortunately, there are drainage solutions that can protect your property and maintain a beautiful, healthy yard.
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If you're looking for an easy, cost-effective way to spruce up your yard, pine bark mulch might be the perfect solution. It can help retain moisture in the soil and discourage weed growth — all while adding a bit of aesthetic charm to your garden.
But before you get too excited, you should know a few things about landscaping with pine bark. This post breaks it all down in this FAQ.
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Many property owners will require tree removal services at some point. Knowing when to hire a professional to remove a tree can save a lot of time, trouble, and risk. You can tell it's probably time to remove a tree in these six situations.
Significant Lean
Even if a tree is otherwise healthy, its lean can be dangerous. Particularly with an older and larger tree, a significant lean will increase the odds that it'll fall down in a storm or just under its own weight.
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If you're like most homeowners, you probably already know that seasonal landscapes that don't include evergreens tend to be uninteresting and bleak during the winter months—but you may be unsure of how to incorporate evergreens into your outdoor living space. After all, evergreen trees typically tower far above their coniferous counterparts, making them a poor choice for many modern home landscapes. However, evergreen shrubs are a different story.
Landscaping with coniferous evergreen shrubs can add both beauty and practicality to your outdoor space.
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