2016

Signs Of A Rotting Tree

The death of a tree can be disappointing as well as dangerous. While it may be tempting to ignore the issue, rotting trees pose a real hazard to your home and loved ones. They can come down easily in a stiff breeze, which may result in major damage. The following are signs that your tree is rotting and needs to be removed. Fungal growth Tree rot often begins with the roots, and once these begin to rot the tree is no longer well-anchored. Read More 

Interested In Getting A Compost Bin Going? 3 Ways To Maximize Your Compost Production

Growing your landscape with regular soil may end up working fine, but it is almost undeniable that you will see faster growth and healthier plants if you choose to use compost throughout the process. The main issue may be having to buy bags of compost over the years that brings an extra expense to the table. Fortunately, you can create your own compost, which starts with adding a compost bin to your yard. Read More 

5 Simple Changes You Can Make To Your Landscaping For Added Curb Appeal

When you are driving through a particular neighborhood, what is it about some homes that make them look more desirable, more well put-together than others? This is one good question to ask yourself if you are looking to make some changes to your own home to boost its curb appeal. Landscape is the key factor in making a home look its best from the point of view of onlookers. So, this is definitely where you should start if you want passersby to be impressed when your home is the one they drive past. Read More 

Unclog A Drip Irrigation System

If you use a drip irrigation system to supply water to your vegetable garden and you have noticed that water isn't coming out of one of the system's drip emitters, dirt may be clogged inside of the tubing or drip emitter or the filter may need to be replaced. Inspect and clean the tubing and emitter and replace the filter if necessary by following the instructions below. As a result, your garden will receive plenty of water and crops growing in it will continue to thrive. Read More 

4 Landscaping Maintenance Tips To Help Prepare Your Home For The Market

If the time has come to move and you need to sell your home, there are some things that can be done to help improve your chances of finding a buyer. Since first impressions mean a lot, you may want to do some simple improvements to your landscaping to help give your home an attractive look. This can be things like seeding and patching those bald spots in the lawn or sprucing up a flowerbed a little. Read More