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December 2, 2017

An energy efficient landscape creates a flourishing outdoor environment with a small footprint. These nine tips will bring beauty and functionality to outdoor spaces without sacrificing any visual appeal or usability. An outdoor space that nurtures and sustains offers more than visual appeal. It combines the aesthetics with the responsibility we share for the well-being […]

November 29, 2017

Landscaping during spring and even summer months is ideal, as growing conditions are optimal. However, with the cold winter comes extra challenges. Knowing these challenges will give one a better overall idea of what to prepare for during the next months. This guide covers the basic challenges of most types of landscapes. 1. Frozen Pipes […]

November 14, 2017

Is it that time of the year already? Probably it is, and the freezing weather is here yet again. What do you do with your plants out there? Do you just disregard them and leave them for that cold and the white covering snow? I don’t think it is a good idea if you are […]

October 31, 2017

An attractive properly maintained exterior landscape may beautify a home, enhance curb appeal and ensure that residential properties are able to better retain their market value. When it comes to finding solutions for dealing with runoff, soggy lawns and poor drainage that will not place a necessary strain on the natural environment, Ann Arbor homeowners […]

October 28, 2017

Property owners often take a lot of pride in their landscapes. It’s becoming increasingly tough for outdoor spaces to stand out as time goes on, however. That’s because people often feel like they’re running out of ideas. They shouldn’t have to feel that way, though. There are so many ways to make outdoor spaces pop. […]

October 18, 2017

Exterior landscaping may be able to do far more than just enhance the curb appeal of a home. Michigan property owners seeking ways to keep their homes safe and secure would do well to learn a little more about how landscaping services may benefit fire prevention efforts. Removing excessive clutter or brush, landscaping layouts that […]

October 15, 2017

If you want to add a ghoulish touch to your yard decorations this Halloween, look no further than these creepy plants and fungi. While pumpkins, ghosts, and fake headstones are staples of a fun and spooky Halloween-themed yard, there’s no replacing the horror and creepiness that these insidious-looking plants will instill into the hearts of […]

October 12, 2017

There are advantages to planting spring plants in the fall. The soil is still fairly warm, so the roots will have a chance to develop. On the other hand, many of the weeds will have gone dormant, so the new plants will not have to compete with them for nutrients. Gardeners also usually have more […]

October 9, 2017

In the late summer months, the nights are starting to get cooler and the number of daylight hours is slowly diminishing. These natural occurrences are offered as signals to plants and trees that the growing season is dwindling. This is the time of year when trees’ leaves start to change, as they start their process […]

October 3, 2017

Pruning and trimming shrub not only makes them attractive, but supports their health and stimulates the growth of leaves and flowers. Pruning takes away dead, weak or damaged branches where pests and diseases can shelter. Here are ways to prune a shrub or bush:   First Things The first thing to do is make sure […]