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 [...]
Tips-For-a-tiny-backyard
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 [...]
8 Deck and Patio Ideas
8 Deck and Patio Ideas for Your Hampton Roads Backyard You’ve decided that you want to add hardscapes to your VA backyard. How about adding a deck, patio or deck/patio combination to your Virginia Beach outdoor space? Patios & Decks—What’s the Difference? There are some key differences between a patio and a deck. For example, a deck is off ground while a patio is level with the ground. Also, decks are made from wood or wood composite, and patios are made with pavers, bricks or other masonry. Here are some other differences between a patio and a deck: Plants, trees and shrubs are used as the paint and wallpaper of [...]
5 Reasons to Build an Outdoor Structure
5 Reasons Why You Need an Outdoor Structure Landscape structures have been around a long time. Homes of yesteryear would have summer homes, picnic pavilions and lots of arbors and trellises. Today’s outdoor structures have evolved from simple, practical structures to elaborately, designed outbuildings that create a mini-retreat. Here are five reasons why you need a landscape structure: Storage: This is one of the main reasons why homeowners add an outdoor structure to their property. You don’t want your rakes, lawn mower, and planters just piling up outside nor do you want to use your garage’s space. And your storage shed doesn’t have to be a [...]
Winterize Your Water Feature
Winterizing Your Water Features As the weather turns crisp, days shorten, and the leaves begin to fall, it’s time to start thinking about prepping those water features for the winter. Here in Hampton Roads we can get away with putting it off a little bit longer than our Northern neighbors, but just one freeze can ruin a beautiful fountain or waterfall. Even small bird baths, shallow basins, and bubbling rocks can be damaged by winter weather so before a freeze threatens, take out your checklist and get started! For the purposes of this checklist, our focus is on features that use less than approximately 200 gallons of water. Larger pools, ponds, and waterscapes require [...]
Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting Often consumers confuse low voltage lighting with dim accent lights for walkways. Advances in LED technology have changed the reality of what is possible in energy efficient security lighting. By using LED, homeowners can have a safer yard without making their house look like a military installation. Thieves and vandals are discouraged by a well-lit property, but that doesn't mean a homeowner needs to install searchlights and sodium vapor streetlights at every corner of the house. There are more economical ways to brighten those dark recesses. Light vs. Power Security lighting should be bright, and cost effective. Many consumers have been trained to believe that higher [...]
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