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Landscaping Flood Prevention: Tips for Protecting Your Home

January 7, 2025 By Don Covart

Landscaping Flood Prevention

Flooding is a natural disaster that can cause significant damage to homes and landscapes, often resulting from a variety of environmental factors. Heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, and inadequate drainage systems can all lead to flooding, overwhelming the natural and man-made infrastructure meant to manage water runoff. Coastal areas may also face increased flood risks due […]

Filed Under: Landscaping & Design Tagged With: best plants for flood prone areas, deep root plants for erosion control, landscaping for flood control, sloping soil away from foundation

Low Maintenance Gardens: Tips for Easy Landscaping

December 2, 2024 By Don Covart

Creating a beautiful garden doesn’t have to be a high-maintenance affair. With strategic choices like opting for lawn alternatives, selecting low-maintenance plants, utilizing drought-tolerant species, and incorporating self-watering systems, you can enjoy a stunning outdoor space with minimal effort. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a busy homeowner, these tips will help you design a […]

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What is Hardscaping and Why It’s Essential for a Stylish Outdoor Space

November 4, 2024 By Don Covart

As a homeowner, you may have already given a lot of thought to your landscaping, which would mainly include your lawn and garden. However, this is only one aspect of a landscape. What about hardscaping?  Hardscape refers to those parts of your yard that are constructed from brick, stone and other solid materials. Hardscaping options […]

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How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter Planting

October 28, 2024 By Don Covart

When days become shorter and the weather gets colder, many people who like gardening start thinking about planting for winter. Preparing your garden for winter is good because it helps you have a large amount of plants in spring and lets you have new vegetables or fruits even when the weather is cold. This blog […]

Filed Under: Weed care Tagged With: cold hardy vegetables, how to protect plants against frost, preparing garden soil for winter, preparing irrigation system for winter, winter plants

How to Deer-Proof Your Garden

September 9, 2024 By Don Covart

        Knowing how to keep your garden safe from deer is very important if you want to maintain a nice and healthy outdoor area. These animals can harm plants, flowers, and shrubs in significant ways. There are methods that work well for keeping them away from your garden. In this blog post, […]

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The Benefits of Liming Your Lawn

August 5, 2024 By Don Covart

A lush, green lawn is the pride of any homeowner, and achieving this often involves more than just regular mowing and watering. One essential practice for maintaining a healthy lawn is liming. Understanding the benefits of liming your lawn can help keep your grass vibrant and thriving. In this blog, we’ll explore what liming is, […]

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Common Paver Problems: Moss, Weeds and Staining

July 23, 2024 By Don Covart

Maintaining pavers can be a demanding job at times. Moss, weeds, staining and efflorescence can all build up over time, marring the appearance of your carefully chosen, lovingly installed pavers. However, there is no need to worry, because these common paver problems can all easily be overcome, with the right equipment, methods and a little […]

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Techniques to Clean Paver Patios for Pet Owners

July 15, 2024 By Don Covart

We all love our fur babies, but having them traipsing up and down on your floors and paver patios presents a double challenge. On the one hand, you have to clean these surfaces regularly to clear the dirt and fur that dogs and cats often leave there, but on the other, you have to clean […]

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Common Paver Problems: Moss, Weeds, and Staining

July 9, 2024 By Don Covart

Steps Water Fall Stream Landscaping

Addressing typical paver issues can be exasperating, but by employing appropriate methods and remedies, you can rejuvenate your outdoor area’s aesthetics and structural soundness. Discover techniques to identify and efficiently address problems such as moss development, weed infestations, and tenacious stains to maintain your paver patio’s impeccable appearance.   Identifying Common Paver Patio Problems Before […]

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Polymer Sand for Paver Longevity

July 4, 2024 By Don Covart

Polymer sand is far superior to standard paving sand because it contains binding agents that lock the sand particles together when exposed to water. Thanks to this vital quality, polymer sand offers five amazing benefits: It improves the durability of your hardscape. It will not be washed away by heavy rain. It is a weed […]

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