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Landscaping Tips to Repel Mosquitos

December 4, 2019//Cory Hedgepeth

As a homeowner, you understand the value of pristine landscaping. Sophisticated landscaping accents a home's aesthetics, adds function, and influences its value. In other words, proper landscaping serves homeowners in a variety of essential ways.

How to Protect Trees in the Winter

November 17, 2019//David Phillips

While you're making that checklist for the holidays, better add something else. It's time to prepare your landscape for winter. We're not just talking about hauling away the last of the leaves and moving plants indoors.

Hypertufa Garden Pots

November 13, 2019

Hypertufa pots and planters were initially created for alpine plants, but they're also excellent containers for annuals. These pots are usually made from cement, peat moss, and perlite, but you can also use vermiculite and sand.

How to Build a Living Wall

November 13, 2019//Teri Silver

Flowers, foliage, and greenery are more than just ornamental décor — a living wall or vertical garden is a work of art for your house. Whether you design a wall mounted-planter for indoors or build natural fencing for outdoors, it's easy to bring your vision to life.

Before you Dig

November 8, 2019

Our backyards, streets, and sidewalks hide millions of underground utility lines. If you’re not aware of where they are, digging can be dangerous and costly. To know what’s below, call 811, the public utilities underground location services.