Liven Up Your Landscaping: Use Color
Landscaping is not just the placement of gardens, waterscapes, and hardscapes; it is also the color. Working the right hues into your accessories and décor, as well as your garden plants can accent your landscape and create a flowing and beautiful place to enjoy your time outside. 1. GO BRIGHT! Reds and oranges tend to be real eye-catchers. Using brightly colored plants can not only highlight your favorite parts of your landscape but also drawing attention away from areas such as trash can storage or air conditioner units. Bright colors remind us of warm tropical places and excite our imagination. Do not be afraid to go a little bold! [...]
Improving Outdoor Living Spaces with a Fireplace
For the last million years, our human ancestors have distinguished ourselves from other animals by our mastery of fire. We have used it for light, warmth, to keep predators at bay, and of course, for cooking. From primitive fire pits dug into the ground to grand and glorious marble fireplaces, humans still appreciate fire. Modern fireplaces and firepits have a variety of compositions, purposes and fuels. What fire feature is best suited for your landscape? Choosing a location Choosing a location is probably the first thing you will do. Fire pit placement is a decision that must be made very carefully. Ensure that sparks and flames will not be able [...]
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15 Methods to Pet-Proof Your Garden Every gardener battles to protect their prized plants from their curious pets. The softness of newly turned soil is so inviting they often can’t refuse to investigate. Then some cats and dogs just like to munch on your plants. Here are some methods to make portions of your backyard less attractive to your pet, and other critters, without affecting visual appeal. Start with Scent Your pets navigate their world with their nose. You can to set up a scent boundary to stop them in their tracks. Add Spice Many of these you can source from your pantry this afternoon. Pet owners have excellent results [...]
Petscaping 101: Plants to Protect your Pets
We protect our cats and dogs from ticks and fleas with collars, topical preventives, and even chewable tablets, but here in Virginia, it still might not be enough. After taking precautions and still finding one of these creatures on your darling pet, you might want to consider some landscape options to deter these unwanted visitors from coming into your backyard. Use these plants we are providing you to keep pests away from your pets and help protect them! First, keep your lawn relatively short as ticks and fleas love to hide out in tall grass. Next, consider planting one of these pet-safe garden herbs around your foundation and where your pets hang out. Also, [...]
Petscaping 101: Artificial Turf
Petscaping: Artificial Turf Do you, like me, have a dog, or dogs, and a section of your backyard that stays a muddy mess? I’m beginning to consider drastic measures to improve my landscape to include artificial turf. Normally, I am one of those people that almost breaks out in a rash at the mere idea of fake anything, but I’m beginning to come around on artificial turf. Here’s why: I have a large dog. My backyard stays wet for days after rain. I don’t want to mow; I’d rather spend my limited time on more enjoyable activities. Finally, I have a city lot, so my backyard isn’t large and it seems like a waste [...]
Petscaping 101: Avoid Poisonous Plants
Petscaping: What to Look Out For What is petscaping? Petscaping is landscaping that is good for your four-legged friends. This time of year we begin to look for signs of new life. We cannot wait for flowers to emerge and new green to clothe the trees and shrubs, but some of these can be very dangerous to your furry children. If you have outdoor pets, then you might want to consider moving these plants to parts of your landscape that they cannot access, like your front yard. Poisonous plants for dogs: These are toxic to both cats and dogs, but as the poison in these is concentrated in their bulbs, [...]
Water Problems In Hampton Roads
Got Water Problems in Your Hampton Roads’ Yard? Right now, the Tidewater region is in the midst of rainy spring season.. And that means continual water drainage problems for you. While you love living in Hampton Roads, you know the high water table causes significant property issues. There’s not a lot of room for water to drain when we get a hurricane or the typical thunderstorm. Signs of Lawn Water Problems It’s raining—hard and about two hours later it lets up. You look in your backyard and see ponding at the lower level of your property. The other day you noticed huge cracks in your home’s foundation, and you worry [...]
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Tips For a Tiny Backyard Does your property have a small backyard? Are you looking to capatilize on the space you do have? Unique challenges abound for small yard homeowners that is for sure. Maximizing the space without it becoming cluttered or messy, is key. Regardless of the tiny size, small yard landscaping can beautiful, functional and add to your home’s value. Here are some useful tips for designing your own small backyard. Create multiple defined spaces. For example, an eating area, a play area, and a lounging nook. Water features, pathways, and planters can be considered their own “area” as well. Choose materials, furniture and accents to fit your [...]
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