You might think that your landscape is complete after you’ve finished caring for the lawn and installing the pool and fire pit. But this is where you can take advantage of adding the perfect finishing touch to your lawn with some seasonal color. There are a few things...
Crape myrtles, also spelled crepe myrtle, is one of the most elegant and colorful trees you see in our region. In spring and summer, their beautiful blooms make the landscape more vibrant. Even when they’re not blooming, they’re still lovely trees. Crape Myrtles are...
Have you ever prominently displayed a favorite photo on a wall? Or have you ever chosen certain colors, clothing styles, or accessories to complement or emphasize a particular physical feature? If you’ve done any of those things or something similar, then you’ve used...
It would be wonderful if the reverse were true, but a yard doesn’t just take care of itself. Getting a yard to look great is one thing, but keeping it that way is another. Let’s look at 7 helpful tips for maintaining a healthy yard. 1. Aeration and Dethatching The...
So you’d like to grow your own vegetables and get them from the garden to the kitchen table, but you’re facing one or more barriers to that. Perhaps your yard is too small for the goals you have. Maybe the soil or weather conditions aren’t ideal. Maybe you’ve been...
A deck is one of the best features of a home and can be the centerpiece of your outdoor landscaping. You’ll spend countless hours there relaxing, stargazing, entertaining guests, and so on. It only stands to reason, then, that when you’re building or replacing a deck,...
Many people think landscape architects and people who maintain your landscaping (mowing, pruning, etc.) are the same, but that’s not the case. A landscape architect is a licensed and trained professional who specializes in designing and planning outdoor living spaces....
Waterfront property is something many covet, and with all the rivers, lakes, and coastlines here, North Carolina has some of the best waterfront property in the country. It’s a great thing. When you have waterfront property due to drainage issues, though, it’s not...
In prehistoric times, fire was a necessity for survival. It was a way to provide warmth, cook food, and ward off predators. Fortunately for us, a lot has changed since then, but what hasn’t changed is our innate bond with fire. Who doesn’t have fond memories of a...
Although putting may be a part of the fun, it certainly isn’t all the fun. The other half of the fun is chipping, an area of golf that can really and truly improve your game! People tend to forget that when it comes to golf, it’s both simple while being extremely...
