Creating a well-landscaped yard may seem simple enough, but many people find the task challenging. Knowing the most basic and important elements of a good landscaping design can help with your goals. It's also important to align yourself with a landscaping professional who can help you create a landscape that you'll want to keep for years. Some people ask the question, "What...
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Hardscapes make all the difference in your landscape design. By providing visual interest, functionality, rhythm and beauty to your outdoor spaces, hardscapes can improve the value of your home while also improving your quality of life. When you're trying to renovate your outdoor space, hardscapes make all the difference. There's a lot to consider. Knowing your options is important, as is working...
Read MoreLandscape rocks are a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to a landscape. A well-placed boulder, or dry riverbed, can add depth as well as give the landscape a natural appeal. Eight types of landscape rocks are commonly used, and they’re used in many creative ways. And, like all landscape components, there are pros and cons to consider. Pros & Cons of Landscape Rocks Are rocks a...
Read MoreA beautiful, well-manicured landscape provides an aesthetic frame to one of your most important assets: your home. And yet, many lawns and landscapes are hidden more than 50% of the year for one unavoidable natural phenomenon: night. Landscape lighting highlights landscape beds, ornamental trees, walkways, and landscape fixtures around your home, which not only adds another depth of aesthetic value, but also increases...
Read MoreThere are some simple tricks you can use to take the look of your garden up a notch. One of these tricks is landscape edging. By using the right edging you not only keep your mulch where it belongs but also make your yard look tidy. There are a ton of different garden edging techniques out there to choose from. You may...
Read MoreWhat is an irrigation system? Too much or too little water can harm your landscaping. It can be hard to know exactly how much water your lawns and plants need. Installing an irrigation system with Ohio Valley Group can prevent over- and under-watering. An irrigation system is a system of water delivery tools like sprinklers and hoses that are installed around your...
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People have differing opinions on which aspect of their home is the most important. For example, some emphasize the kitchen, pointing out that it’s the place where the family gathers to eat and can offer a significant amount of comfort. Others believe that the living room is the true focal point of a home since it’s where homeowners often entertain guests...
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Statistics say more than half of U.S. home and commercial business owners leverage the expertise and skill of a landscape design provider to ensure their property looks its absolute best year-round. For homeowners, a personalized landscape design can add tremendous value to your curb appeal, improved security through strategic plant and light placement, and a healthier lawn. For commercial business owners, an effective...
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Once upon a time, a standard landscape design included bushes, trees, flowers… and maybe a patio or deck. Fast forward to 2019 and it’s a whole new story. Today’s homeowners are embracing this valuable outdoor real estate like never before with innovative ideas that make every square foot count when planning their dreamscape. So what is a dreamscape? It’s whatever you want...
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With billions of pinned home décor photos and ideas available, Pinterest can be a great place to start planning your home renovation. Pinterest features everything from ideas on how to landscape your backyard, to what living room rug to choose, to which mailbox will best match your bright red door. Pinterest can provide inspiration to anyone who wants to redecorate their home...
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