Category: Landscaping Tips
December 27, 2011
One of the best parts of
landscape design is kicking back and enjoying the beautiful space your hard work has created. If you’re hoping to spend more time relaxing and less time working in your garden, the following four tips can help you achieve a low-maintenance yard.
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November 22, 2011
Winter: It’s time to sit back on your laurels, cozy up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and ignore the garden, right? Well, not quite. Sure,
landscaping companies tend to see less business in winter months. However, that may be because many consumers are unaware that springtime growth will be much stronger if a few key winter tasks are performed for landscaping. Portland and
Hillsboro landscaping services recommend that homeowners perform the following winter garden tasks.
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November 18, 2011
A
landscape water feature is a great way to incorporate art into your outdoor living space. Whether the feature is a focal point in your landscape or simply a complementary piece, water feature designs serve more than an aesthetic purpose; the sound of trickling water can help you relax and feel calm.
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November 03, 2011
Less daylight and less flattering weather conditions contribute to a weaker housing market in the winter months. Oftentimes, winter landscapes are drab and dreary. To top it off, potential homebuyers often view homes in the late afternoon and evening, when it’s already dark in the winter.
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November 01, 2011
Proper landscaping maintenance requires gardeners to complete different tasks in different seasons. Planting is usually done in the spring, weeding and watering in the summer, and harvesting in the fall.
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October 04, 2011
Half of America’s households decorate their homes for Halloween. If you’re looking for Halloween decorating schemes that will really make an impression (and draw in those precious trick-or-treaters!) consider incorporating a few outdoor lighting ideas.
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September 01, 2011
At first blush, all landscaping seems eco-friendly. Assuming you add new plants, landscaping automatically converts Co2 to oxygen, offsetting our use of fossil fuels. Right?
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August 31, 2011
It’s interesting how humans often fail to notice what they don’t appreciate. For instance, retaining walls are found around many homes, businesses and schools, but until you realize you might need a one, you probably don’t pay much attention to the retaining walls in your neighborhood.
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August 18, 2011
Americans are wild about their lawns. Every year, they mow turf areas equivalent to the size of Pennsylvania and spend $8.5 billion on lawn care. However, even if you spend the average of 40 hours per year mowing and caring for your lawn, it’s possible to see your turf turn an unattractive shade of brown once the summer heat hits.
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August 12, 2011
Poet Anne Sexton advises her readers to “Hesitate in August. Be shy. Let your toes tremble in their sandals.” Many
lawn care maintenance firms and landscaping companies would certainly disagree – after all, if you just sit around watching your toes tremble all month, the weeds will soon destroy your landscaping. West Linn and Portland residents should instead complete the following tasks recommended by landscaping companies in order to see gorgeous results in your landscaping.
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Less daylight and less flattering weather conditions contribute to a weaker housing market in the winter months. Oftentimes, winter landscapes are drab and dreary. To top it off, potential homebuyers often view homes in the late afternoon and evening, when it’s already dark in the winter.
(more…)
Proper landscaping maintenance requires gardeners to complete different tasks in different seasons. Planting is usually done in the spring, weeding and watering in the summer, and harvesting in the fall.
(more…)
It’s interesting how humans often fail to notice what they don’t appreciate. For instance, retaining walls are found around many homes, businesses and schools, but until you realize you might need a one, you probably don’t pay much attention to the retaining walls in your neighborhood.
(more…)
