Clean stains from pavers, other hardscapes
Nothing is worse than having a beautiful hardscape installed, only to see it stained brown with the outlines of fallen leaves. With fall upon us, now is the time to let your clients know how to properly care for their pavers to prevent this from happening. Clean up...
Benefits of an Outdoor Fireplace
There are many landscaping design choices you can make to liven up your backyard. A popular trend we have seen in some Portland and West Linn landscaping projects is the outdoor fireplace. From throwing parties to roasting marshmallows, fire pits and outdoor...
Choose the Best Landscaping Rocks
When you close your eyes and picture your dream property, what do you see? Whether it’s a beautiful inground pool or an immaculate garden – let your imagination run wild! Now, how are you going to make your landscaping dream a reality? The good news is it won’t be...
Caring For Your Lawn After Heavy Rains
Grass can’t survive much longer than 4 days once it is underwater. Heavy rains can cause your grass to become waterlogged and flooded. It can also cause erosion of soil. You should take extra caution when taking care of your lawn after rain so you don’t damage it....
What Height to Cut the Grass?
If you’re anything like 99.99 percent of homeowners, there are some simple things about caring for your lawn you may not be aware of. One of the most basic things many people don’t know about lawn care is at what height the grass should be cut. Well, the good news is...
Keep Your Outdoor Plants Healthy & Strong
Spring has arrived and summer is right around the corner. Gardener lovers bask in the joy of planting and watching their beauties develop into an array of colourful magnificence, but this evolution requires some considerations. Now is the time to think about how to...
The Meaning of Memorial Day
Since the earliest ceremonies in small American towns following the Civil War, we have gathered on Memorial Day to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. As in those early days of laying wreaths and placing flags, our...
Increase Your Homes Curb Appeal
Your home is your castle. Homeowners want their home to appear to be the best it can be as it relates to curb appeal. The importance of curb appeal is designed to do a couple of things – make people notice the beauty and uniqueness of a home as it stands out in the...
How to Keep Your Outdoor Plants Healthy & Strong
Spring has arrived and summer is right around the corner. Gardener lovers bask in the joy of planting and watching their beauties develop into an array of colourful magnificence, but this evolution requires some considerations. Now is the time to think about how to...
Spring snow unlikely to cause damage in the garden
Springtime snowfalls rarely damage emerging plants and, in fact, can protect them with a layer of insulation if severe cold follows. It also presents a perfect photo opportunity, as demonstrated by the snowdrops here. Late-season snow events should not concern...