2016

5 Tips To Keep Your Yard Looking Good In The Cold

When the sun's not shining and it's cold, those gray days of winter can be depressing. This is especially true of you look out across a bare yard. However, there are plants that look pretty against a winter backdrop. What's more, it's possible to create cozy spots around the landscape itself with hardscaping and yard accents. Make your backyard into a winter beauty. Plant for Winter Color Not all plants hibernate in the cold months. Read More 

Landlord Landscaping – Top Tips For Making A Rental’s Yard Work For Everyone

Owning a rental property can be a great long-term investment, but it usually means more work and energy put into it now. Knowing how to minimize your workload as a landlord while maintaining a good rental unit is key to avoiding eventual burnout in this business. One area that you can put this into practice is the landscaping. Here are 4 tips for any rental unit and any landlord. Hire Help. Read More 

Have You Bought an Abandoned House? How to Treat the Pests

Have you purchased a home that hasn't been lived in for months, and you fear there are pest problems both inside and outside around the property? If so, there are a few things you'll want to consider doing so you don't have to worry about insects or rodents after you move into the house. Pests can be health hazards, they can damage the structure of the home, and they can be an annoyance. Read More 

Four Steps To Building Your Own Backyard Pergola

If you are looking to enhance your outdoor living area, a cheap and easy way to achieve this is by adding a pergola. A pergola helps accent a lawn by providing a structure to shade a certain portion of the yard. Anytime you add a structure to your property, you have to do some planning ahead of time to ensure it goes off without any problems. Adding a pergola to your lawn may require permits, building supplies, and lumber. Read More 

Top 3 Reasons To Trim Your Trees Regularly

Are you the owner of a large tree? Do you want to make sure that your tree stays healthy and strong? While it may seem counterintuitive at first, one of the best ways to make your tree healthier and allow it to grow even more is to have it trimmed once a year. Here are some of the benefits to tree trimming and why you should leave it to the professionals: Read More