Drive through East Amherst neighborhoods, around Transit Road, near Glen Oak Golf Course, or along the residential streets close to Harris Hill Road, and one thing is immediately obvious: the best-looking properties all have healthy, well-defined, and meticulously maintained flower beds. The secret? It’s not rare plants, fancy stonework, or elaborate garden designs. Most of […]
Every homeowner wants their lawn to look full and green all year round. It’s the first thing people see when they visit your home, and a nice lawn makes a great first impression. On top of that, no one wants to go outside and play on a brown lawn. Lawn care and maintenance promote healthy […]
Are you fighting what feels like a futile battle against weeds? We sometimes hear from homeowners who tell us they feel as though they’ve tried everything and yet their weeds keep coming back. Some of these homeowners even tell us they’ve hired a professional lawn care company to battle the weeds, but still have no […]
Hardscaping refers to any built structure that helps to give your outdoor space function and definition, with landscaping softening the edges and integrating it into the surroundings. Adding hardscaping in the way of a patio, driveway, retaining wall, walkway, water feature, path, fence, deck, outdoor kitchen, pergola, arbor, gazebo, or other structure will give your […]
A great landscape success doesn’t start with flowers or pretty mulch; it starts with what’s under your feet. Soil health for landscaping makes all the difference for grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers, no matter how beautiful your design looks on paper. If your soil’s too dense, drains poorly, lacks organic matter, or just has the […]
As you well know, hot, dry days are just an inescapable part of summer. Many lawns seem to bake in the heat. But, look around and you’ll see one or two in the neighborhood that look as green as can be. No reason to wonder how to make your grass thicker, greener, and ultimately healthier. […]
Choosing the “right plant for the right place” is an important consideration for all types of landscaping. Ignoring this guideline may lead to increased maintenance, a failure of plants to thrive, and sometimes the death of installed plant material. Careful planning and site evaluation are the first steps in applying this concept. Trees and shrubs […]
Like most things around the home, your lawn requires regular maintenance to look and feel its best. However, while timing can be important for some household maintenance tasks, maintaining a lawn maintenance schedule is crucial. Part of creating a lawn maintenance schedule requires knowing your lawn and its needs. Local lawn-care treatment companies specialize in […]
These before-and-after yard makeovers prove that it doesn’t necessarily require tons of effort or a huge budget to make a major impact in your yard. From boosting your curb appeal to re-envisioning an unused space in the backyard, there are so many ways to elevate your home’s exterior environment. Perhaps you’ve been dreaming about creating […]
While the exterior of your home affects your curb appeal year-round, the landscaping of your yard in the warmer months really makes an impact, and it can even greatly increase your home’s value. Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or simply want to upgrade your outdoor space, there are a great number of […]
