Ben Harvey

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Make Your Yard Come Alive

I'm glad you visited my website on landscaping. My name is Lucia Nash. I have a very busy and exciting garden. The feeder is always active with sparrows. We put a couple hummingbird feeders out and they visit us every summer. There are many types of birds that visit my yard. So many of my friends wonder why my yard is so busy with gorgeous animals, not the destructive kind, but the types that are just a pleasure to have around. The answer to that question is difficult to sum up in a few sentences, so I decided it was better to write blog posts on how to create a great yard.

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Tips And Recommendations For Your Upcoming Landscape Edging Installation And Maintenance

23 April 2021
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Your yard's landscape edging will have a big impact on the overall appearance and quality of your property's condition and your property value. A poorly maintained landscape design will leave your yard overgrown and filled with ugly details; however, you can correct many problems in your yard with a good landscape edging. Here are some tips to help you tackle your landscape edging and updating project. Choose an Edging Material Read More …

How To Solve Common Grass Issues

16 March 2021
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Mowing the lawn isn't as simple as pushing the mower back and forth. There are a few issues that can occur if you don't use the right techniques. Flat Grass Flat grass is grass that seems to grow almost as if it is laying down in one direction. Grass can flatten out because it is too long, but if it looks flat after mowing then the problem is likely with your mowing pattern. Read More …

Tips To Keep Your Landscaping Sprinklers In Good Repair

21 January 2021
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Your lawn sprinklers provide your landscaping with all the water it needs to stay healthy and attractive. Here are some recommendations to help you keep your sprinklers working well with the right types of repairs and upkeep. Test and Inspect Regularly You should make it a habit to check your sprinkler system regularly to find out you need to make any repairs to the system. If your sprinklers are set to run in the middle of the night, you should switch them on once a week to check for problems. Read More …

How To Disguise Your Exterior Air Conditioning Unit

28 December 2020
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The air conditioning unit that sits outside of your home is responsible for keeping you and your home comfortable and cool on some of the hottest days throughout the year. However, these units are large, bulky, and simply unattractive. When you are trying to win the best-looking yard in the neighborhood award, your AC unit can really put a dent in things. So, if you are looking for ways to disguise the AC unit while also adding a bit of visual appeal to the landscape, keep reading for some ideas. Read More …

Three Looks To Consider For Raised Garden Beds

13 November 2020
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One of the many projects that a residential landscaper can work on in your backyard is the construction of a series of raised garden beds. In addition to offering a high degree of visual appeal, raised garden beds provide some functional benefits. For someone who is elderly, it's easier to bend over to work in a raised bed than to work in a garden that sits directly in the ground. Additionally, if you have a dog, a raised bed will keep the pet from digging in the garden and potentially destroying some plants. Read More …