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What are the benefits of professionally landscaping your property?

What are the benefits of professionally landscaping your property? First and foremost, landscaping your property will make it stand out, creating an attractive outdoor living space. Besides the obv…

Tire towers and working mines: How humans reshaped the planet

Photographer Edward Burtynsky used helicopters and drones to take aerial images of landscapes, such as copper mines and oil refineries, in the U.S. that have been reshaped by humans.

31 Things From Walmart That May Make You Think, "Wait Really?"

Did someone say "glow-in-the-dark unicorn blanket"? Sold.

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

What Landscape Maintenance Can Do for Your Property

Perfectly manicured lawns, healthy trees, and flowering gardens don’t get that way by accident—they need regular maintenance. But maintaining your landscaping is time-consuming. Instead, turn this task over to a professional landscaping company, who will know how to identify potential problems like plant diseases, and who can give you great advice on the types of …

Why Your Garden Needs Mulch (Assuming You Do It Right)

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes.

How to Feed Birds All Year Long

As the seasons change from winter to spring to summer to fall, switch up what you're serving in your feeders to attract more birds to your backyard.

Money Saving Landscaping Tips

Money Saving Landscaping Tips - The proper landscaping can vastly improve your home. Whether you just want a more updated look or if you’re trying to sell

Home Value & Landscaping Go Hand-in-Hand

Yard work might not be fun for most, but it does turn potential homebuyers' heads!

Ask The Contractor: 7 Landscaping Insider Tips You Need To Know

Finding the balance between function and beauty is a result of excellent landscaping. But does landscape excellence have to break the bank? Not with a little information, it doesn’t. Here’s what our contractor had to say about things he sees in the field every day, including thoughts on saving time

13 Mistakes That Drive Professional Landscapers Crazy

5 More Landscaping Ideas to Create a Fabulous Fall Yard

Since fall landscaping is done after the growing season has essentially ended, gardeners don’t have to worry so much about weeding, since weed seed is dormant, unlike in spring when it’…

Smart Landscaping: 4 Tips For Energy Efficient Landscaping

Let’s take a look at how energy efficient landscaping can reduce a home’s energy use by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and protective windbreaks.

As plants grow and change shape, your home may be due for a landscape update

Homeowners often update or refresh the inside of their homes by changing the paint color or furniture, but the design of your lawn probably doesn't ...

These 4 Planting Strategies Can Save You Money

Use seeds, plugs and more to keep costs down as you fill out your garden

75 Stunning Rock Garden Landscaping Design Ideas

In fact, rock gardens are gaining popularity, as they can bring a modern element to landscaping and be used in a variety of contexts. The combination of rocks,