You can use your landscape to create a great first impression.
Think about the first thing that people see when they approach your property. The condition of your landscape will greet your customers, guests, and friends before you get the chance to welcome them. You can use your landscape to create a great first impression by following these tips. Read the rest of this entry »
Trees are just like any other piece of your commercial landscape and require a fair amount of maintenance.
Trees are just like any other piece of your commercial landscape and require a fair amount of maintenance. Proper tree maintenance is especially important when a tree is still young and trying to grow. When a tree is young or just planted, it is more easily susceptible to damage than a full-grown tree. This is problematic when it comes to wind damage striking down on the young tree. To best protect your growing tree from the harmful wind damage, you will need to take the steps needed to keep it safe. By listening to the following advice, you will no longer have to worry about wind damage and can look forward to one day, having a mature tree on your property. Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone knows that spring and summer are two of the busiest seasons for lawn maintenance, but many homeowners don’t realize that there is still plenty to do in the fall!
The weather still feels super warm here on the East Coast, but it’s time to start coming up with a plan for your lawn maintenance for the upcoming fall. Everyone knows that spring and summer are two of the busiest seasons for lawn maintenance, but many homeowners don’t realize that there is still plenty to do in the fall! Here are a few essential lawn maintenance tasks that will need to be completed this fall. Read the rest of this entry »
Mulching in the fall doesn’t just serve to protect gardens from the winter cold–it can actually achieve all of the benefits of spring mulching and more.
When experienced gardeners think of mulching season, spring typically comes to mind. Mulching in the spring helps to replace what has been broken down in your garden, retain moisture in the soil, protect gardens from weed growth, and prevent erosion. But mulching in the fall doesn’t just serve to protect gardens from the winter cold–it can achieve all of the benefits of spring mulching and more. Many landscaping professionals regularly practice mulching in the fall, and depending on the landscaping needs, may prefer fall mulching. Here are some pros and cons of mulching this fall. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether you’re looking to put your home on the market, or just want to dress your home to impress, improving your curb appeal is always a good idea.
Whether you’re looking to put your home on the market, or just want to dress your home to impress, improving your curb appeal is always a good idea. Choosing the right landscaping is the perfect way to create a dramatic increase in value that will help create a long-term visual improvement to your home. Unlike interior trends, landscaping trends tend to last, making them far more worthy of investment. Read the rest of this entry »
If your exterior lighting leaves much to be desired, you may be putting your company at a disadvantage.
Is a dark exterior hurting your business? If your exterior lighting leaves much to be desired, you may be putting your company at a disadvantage. Not only can better-lighting help improve your chance of business, but it can enhance the look of your building and improve security. Read the rest of this entry »
However, the look of your landscape is often the first impression of your property so it’s important to keep it in pristine condition. Here are some simple tips for caring for the trees around your building.
Total landscape beauty and maintenance is a combination of many factors. It includes having a lush, green lawn, beautiful trees, splashes of color from flowers, and maybe even a water feature or seating area for guests. As a property manager or owner, you already have a lot on your plate so it’s easy to understand how the landscape could become an area of neglect in the grand scheme of things. However, the look of your landscape is often the first impression of your property, so it’s important to keep it in pristine condition. Here is some simple advice for caring for the trees around your building. Read the rest of this entry »
You spend a lot of time maintaining your commercial property.
You spend a lot of time maintaining your commercial property, and you want your landscape to be beautiful, professional, and interesting with great curb appeal. You want it to stand out against other landscaping in the area, and the best way to do that is with lots of colors. That’s all well and good in the spring and summer, but how do you maintain a colorful landscape year round? Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t let the late-summer heat damage your plants!
Late summer in Maryland can be intensely hot. If it’s uncomfortable for you, imagine how your plants feel. Here are some tips for helping plants survive the late-summer heat. Read the rest of this entry »
Popular hardscaping features include driveways, retaining walls, fire pits, patios, and things like that.
Your landscaping is the trees, plants, and shrubs on your property. Hardscaping refers to property features that are made of harder materials, such as stone, brick, or concrete. Popular hardscaping features include driveways, retaining walls, fire pits, patios, and things like that. Along with being functional and versatile, adding hardscaping features to your landscape has some great benefits! Read the rest of this entry »