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Landscape Lighting Basics: A Guide for the Winter Season
As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to review some basic landscape lighting concepts to keep your outdoor spaces both functional and beautiful. Landscape lighting plays a crucial role in outdoor environments by: 1.Illuminating stairs and walkways, ensuring...
Permaculture in Urban Gardens
WHAT IS PERMACULTURE? The term 'Permaculture' comes from the combination of the words 'permanent agriculture'. It is a set of principles intended to simulate or use patterns in natural ecosystems. Permaculture evolved in opposition to industrial farming practices, and...
An age-old way to improve soil health
Fallowing soil, the practice of leaving farmland unplanted for a period, is an age-old agricultural technique with numerous benefits. This ancient technique gives important insights into soil health, which can be applied on a smaller scale to any backyard garden....
How much do landscape improvements cost?
The short answer is somewhere between $10,000 and $1,000,000 or more. Like any construction project, the cost depends on a wide range of factors and the upper limit can be as high as a client desires. That being said, the cost range for most projects can be estimated...
Landscaping improvements to increase home value
For clients considering selling their home and hoping to get the best possible price, having an up-to-date landscape is a big advantage. A beautifully renovated home with an outdated landscape can feel incomplete and may discourage buyers looking for a move-in-ready...
How a designer can save you money
It seems counterintuitive that paying for landscape design can actually save you money, especially when many landscape contractors will design your project for free. For simple gardening work or repairs you probably don't need to hire a designer, but for the vast...
Strategies for a successful landscaping project
Landscaping can be a big investment. A successful project will give you a beautiful outdoor space to enjoy while adding value to your home and property. Here are a few things consider when starting a new landscaping project.Creating a plan before you hire a contractor...