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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Landscape Gravel: The Many Ways To Use It In Your Yard

26 July 2022
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When you're planning out your landscape design, you might wonder about investing in gravel from a local landscape gravel supplier. If you've seen it advertised and wonder how you could use it in your landscaping, you might be surprised by how versatile it is. Here's a look at some of the different ways that you can use gravel to add a new dimension to your property's landscape. Improve Drainage Around Water Features Read More …

5 Reasons To Install A French Drain

15 July 2022
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French drains are a residential drainage solution that is virtually invisible, as they are installed underground. You can have french drains put into your yard or they can be installed in the interior of your basement. If you have any of the following concerns, then installing french drains might be the answer. 1. Wet Basement or Crawlspace Water leaking into your basement or standing water in the crawlspace is a major concern. Read More …

4 Ways To Add More Color To Your Landscape

23 June 2022
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It may only take a quick look at your landscape to see that it lacks color. While some homeowners may feel comfortable with a front yard and backyard lacking in color, you might want to bring out bright and vibrant colors throughout the space. Fortunately, you can come up with several projects to work on and hire landscapers to handle the work for optimal results. Flowers An easy way to bring color to your landscape is through flowers. Read More …

Retaining Wall Supports Vs. Foundation – What’s The Difference?

10 June 2022
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Retaining walls might seem simple at a glance, but there's more going on than first meets the eye. A typical residential retaining wall must hold a considerable amount of soil while allowing for adequate drainage and resisting hydrostatic pressure. An improperly constructed wall may work well for a while, but will eventually fail due to poorly managed stresses or underlying construction issues. Two key components of any retaining wall are its support design and foundation. Read More …

3 Reasons Hiring A Reputable Lawn Mowing Company Is Worth Your Money

23 May 2022
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A beautiful lawn is an incredible investment and has numerous benefits. For instance, it's a bit therapeutic, and you can also spend quality time with your pets and kids on it or use it during playtime. However, a lawn needs to be mowed regularly and adequately to remain useful or meet your needs. Unfortunately, mowing a lawn is not always a do-it-yourself task. It requires skills, so you need to hire a reputable lawn mowing company to mow it for you. Read More …