One of the most popular landscaping trends we are seeing today is the no-lawn landscape makeover. Although having turfgrass in your lawn provides many benefits – it cleans the air, cools your home in the summer and provides a place for family and pets to enjoy the outdoors – it has a few drawbacks as well. […]
It’s time to order your landscaping materials for all those fall yard projects you’ve been planning. Now that summer’s brutal heat has gone and the kids are busy with school activities, the time is perfect to give your yard and garden a facelift. Get these projects done now – rather than hold them over until […]
With a little sod and fertilizer, you can repair your damaged lawn quickly and easily. As we move into the latter part of the summer, your turfgrass may be looking a little the worse for wear right now. A summer of kids and pets romping on the lawn, not enough rain and some brutal summer […]
Whatever you like to plant, it has to grow in your garden soil. Whether you fancy fruits, vegetables, shrubbery or flowering plants – or all of the above – healthy plants need good dirt. Unfortunately, Northern Utah is the home to some really bad dirt. The good news is that you can fix your soil problem […]
In Utah, mulch has many purposes in the garden and landscape. You can think of mulch like your own personal helper around the garden, because it makes many of the most mundane and time-consuming tasks easier. Unfortunately, many handy homeowners don’t realize how much this all-purpose landscaping material can really do. What Can Mulch Do […]
Is it better to buy compost or make your own at home? However you come by your compost, having it around is super important if you have landscape or a garden at your home. Even if you just have a container garden on your porch or patio, this superfood for plants is invaluable. To help […]
In northern Utah, sod is a popular way to create lush, healthy lawn in a weekend. Sod is cost-effective, easy to care for and good for the environment. So what’s not to love? Honestly, some customers aren’t thrilled about the work required for installation. But they are similarly hesitant about the cost of having someone […]
Landscaping rock has become a popular fixture in Northern Utah yards for both aesthetic and environmental reasons. But, once weeds pop up in your rock beds, that clean, architectural look quickly turns unsightly. Homeowners and residential architects make ample use of landscape rock today. Environmentally, it cuts down on water use and the need for […]
Adding landscaping rock to your yard is a great way to reduce the amount of work – and water – it needs. Many homeowners hesitate to add landscaping rock to their yards because they fear having too much of a desert look or feel. But you can use these tips and tricks to keep the […]
In Utah, our native garden soil is, to be honest, pretty awful. In fact, left alone, the dirt in your yard or garden probably won’t grow much more than a few unsightly weeds. So, when it’s time to plant your vegetables, fruit and decorative plants, you have to invest a little time and effort to […]
