Landscape Blog

As the days become longer and the sun becomes warmer, a shade structure over your outdoor area can be a great blessing. With protection overhead, you can stay outdoors to savor the cool breeze and escape a stifling hot summer’s day in Texas. But what are the best materials for patio covers? Here are some materials to consider when planning for a patio cover. Wood Wood as a patio cover material allows for flexibility and customization, especially if the patio cover will be placed in an area with irregular dimension. The downside, however, is that wood may be a more high maintenance material than the … [Read More…]

Water damage can be one of the most disastrous problems that occur within your home. Whether it was caused by a burst pipe or inclement weather, this situation calls for immediate action. As a homeowner, here are 5 water damage prevention tips you should know to save your home and belongings. Turn off water valves immediately.If the water spill was caused by burst pipes, turn off water valves immediately. You can do this by going to your water meter and turning the handle clockwise slowly until it stops. To ensure a complete drain, open your faucets to drain all excess water left in the water … [Read More…]

A landscaping project does more than just beautify your yard. When a landscaping project is done right, it opens up your outdoors to various activities and functions you never thought you can do in your own backyard. In this blog, we’ll be giving your 3 landscaping ideas you can explore for a more active outdoor lifestyle. Planting a Kitchen Garden If you’re into embracing a more organic food diet this year, it’s best to start right in your own backyard planting your favorite herbs and vegetables that grow in your gardening zone. It can be a garden plot carved out of your existing yard or … [Read More…]

Illuminating Yellow has been declared one of the 2021 Colors by Pantone. Inject this bright color into your garden this 2021 by planting any of these 5 yellow plants and lend a cheerful atmosphere to your garden this new year. Golden Colicroot (Aletris aurea) This towering herb from the Lily family will certainly catch the eye of any passerby. It can grow up to 3 feet with its stem littered with tubular blooms that range from yellow to orange. This native wildflower is also known as Star Grass and blooms from April to July. Yellow Sand Verbena (Abronia latifolia) The sole yellow verbena that grows … [Read More…]

2020 seems to have whizzed past us and we’ve lived through some historical events that will mark not only this year but the start of the decade. As this year comes to a close, here are some last-minute gardening tasks you might want to get started on before we finally welcome the upcoming year with much cheer and hope! Protect your plants from the freeze.While the Texas climate makes gardening possible all-year round, there are still days when the weather brings you snow or freezes your plants. Protect your plants from winter damage by putting some row cover. This prevents frostbitten plants and increase their … [Read More…]

Add a natural element that speaks of strength and formidability with an underlying rustic elegance by landscaping with rocks. In this blog, we give you 5 ways on how to landscape with rocks and truly rock the look. Use stones or slabs to create a border.Stone or slab borders are great for gardeners who like to redesign their gardens multiple times a year. By using stones or slabs as borders, one can easily move plants from one spot to another. Unlike a border that’s cemented in place, stone slabs give you flexibility in how to arrange your yard. Replace groundcover with gravel.Keeping a lawn or … [Read More…]

Autumn is here once again. With beautiful weather and mild temperatures, here are 5 gardening tasks that you can do in October. Minimize pruning of trees and shrubs except for the 4D’s.Pruning does encourage trees to grow but should only be done for maintaining the health of your plant. Take off branches and leaves that are diseased, dying, damaged or dead. You can also trim branches hanging over your patio spaces or driveway for safety. All in all, there isn’t a lot of pruning to be done during October or the rest of the autumn season for that matter. Plant for spring!If you want beautiful … [Read More…]

The cold and chilly atmosphere is starting to creep in. But an outdoor area with an outdoor fireplace will definitely keep it toasty and cozy. If you’re bound to start a fireplace project, here are 3 factors you should consider when installing a fireplace. LocationWhen you first start thinking of installing an outdoor fireplace, the first consideration isn’t actually the material, fuel type or size but the best location for it. Place it too far in the corner and it’ll end up useless as the heat it produces won’t reach most of your outdoor area. Place it too close and you’ll have an instant sauna … [Read More…]

Landscape forms a big part of first impressions for your space and home. That is why you should be careful to avoid these top 5 landscaping mistakes. Read on and find out how to fix them. Not having a budgetTaking on a landscaping project can easily cost you more than you expected. Specify the amount you’re willing to pay for different components of the project such as plantings, manpower, water features, and phases from planning to purchasing, planting, and maintaining. Always have foresight to include maintaining as this cost is the most important in ensuring your landscape continues to look the same over the years. … [Read More…]

Airy and elegant, a pergola can easily stand in for a standard patio cover. While it can be elegant on its own, a dressed-up pergola will certainly add more interest to your outdoor area. In this blog, we’ll be giving you 3 ideas on how to level up the comfort of your pergola patio for a more relaxing stay. Pergola swingIf you have kids, a pergola swing attached to your pergola post or beam can replace the usual seating arrangement. With a swing for a seat, you can put a creative and fun twist to your seating area. It’s also a cozy spot for a … [Read More…]