2022

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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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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 …

Hire Landscapers To Use Rocks Strategically To Improve Your Landscape

4 May 2022
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Owning a home allows you to invest in making the interior and exterior desirable places for your family. Custom landscaping can make a major difference in getting your family to go outside and enjoy their time. A lackluster backyard is a possible issue and one you can solve in various ways. Using rocks is a reliable solution, especially when you get professional help. Retaining Walls When you add retaining walls to your landscape, you will get better protection against erosion and provide an even surface where you can grow plants easily. Read More …

Seven Things To Know If You’re Interested In Buying An Outdoor Wood-Fired Stainless Steel Pizza Oven

14 April 2022
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Purchasing an outdoor wood-fired stainless steel pizza oven could be an ideal investment for your property. You should know the following seven things if you're interested in purchasing one.  You are not limited to cooking only pizza in an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven. An outdoor pizza oven can be versatile and practical when it comes to cooking a wide variety of recipes. You shouldn't assume that investing in such an oven will mean that you can only cook pizza and similar foods like calzones. Read More …

Some Do’s And Don’ts For Landscaping A Hellstrip

25 March 2022
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Do you have a hellstrip in your front yard? The not-so-affectionately named hellstrip primarily refers to the strip of landscape between the street and the sidewalk in an urban setting. However, it can refer to any similar strip of dirt between hardscape structures (such as a driveway and walkway).  The hellstrip is notoriously difficult to landscape for many reasons — including its proximity to the busy street, potential for snow and water overflow, lack of high-quality soil, and small size. Read More …