Why Fall Is The Best Time For Planting
Whether you’re spreading grass seed on your lawn, adding wildflowers to a meadow or creating a perennial garden, fall is the best time to plant. It mimics nature’s way of dropping seed heads at the end of the season, offering a head start on growth in the spring. Instead of waiting to plant until the […]
How To Create Your Own Concrete Pavers
If you have the real DIY spirit, or are just looking to save money on your next hardscaping project, consider making your own concrete pavers. The key is to make sure you start with good, quality molds (that can be found online or at your local hardware store) and that you mix consistent batches of […]
Short Or Tall: What Length Should You Cut Your Lawn?
As long as you’re mowing lawn regularly, your lawn should stay healthy – right? Unfortunately, there is more to it than that. Improper mowing is one of the biggest causes of insect damage and weeds ruining your pristine, green lawn. But, it’s easy to avoid as long as you cut your lawn to the right […]
Heterogeneity In Landscape Installations
Heterogeneity by definition is the nature of opposition and compilation of a variety of different qualities brought together for one purpose. This idea is especially relevant in landscape design, which incorporates composition, function and structure. When designing landscape, it is important to keep everything to scale – the distance between the plants, the space of […]
How Often Should You Mow?
The short answer: often. By often, we mean once per week, depending on the condition of the lawn. If your lawn is healthy and green, mowing once per week will help keep it that way. If you’re seeing some yellow patches, leave these areas alone for a week or two and mow around them until […]
