Category: garden

HGTV host shares how he created a lakeside oasis  Chip Wade is the host to several HGTV shows, including Curb Appeal, Designed to Sell and Elbow Room, and while he’s no stranger to property makeovers, doing one on his own lake house is certainly different. The house dubbed “Misty Mill” was built in 1988 and is located on Lake Sinclair in Georgia. Wade says […]

Six landscape design trend predictions for 2020  Yesterday we covered some of the green industry trends landscapers expect to see in 2020. Below are some of the design elements they are predicting will be in high demand this year. As mentioned in part one, gardening is becoming more popular, but typically people don’t have time to create an outdoor oasis themselves. “People […]

Picking the right hardscaping products for your region  When you’re creating an outdoor living space for your customer, naturally you want to install a hardscape that can last a lifetime, but the region you’re working in and the materials you choose to use will affect the hardscape’s lifespan. “All products have a lifecycle, it’s really based on the hardness of it primarily,” says […]

Letting go and stepping back: Creating a healing garden  The everyday struggles and stresses of life can sometimes weigh heavily on us, and for some of your customers, these might be feelings they long to escape. Being out and about in nature has proven to reduce stress and anxiety, and it also comes with the added health benefits of sun exposure and fresh air. […]

DIY Decorating Tips for Your Outdoor to Make More Beautiful  How to make my outdoor more enjoyable and beautiful place is a common question among the minds of the people. Its reason is that your outdoor is the best place for you to entertain and relax. If you organize that place properly, it will be enjoyable for you. For example, if toys are scattered all […]

Ways stone can help control water erosion in the landscape  Erosion is a common pain point that can cause customers to seek out your landscaping services to help remedy the problem. One solution is the strategic usage of stone in the landscape to help mitigate the effects of water erosion. “Unlike man-made products that typically break down over time, whether it’s concrete or wood or […]

Making the most of your customer’s enclosed patio spaces  Outdoor spaces such as courtyards or enclosed patios continue to grow in popularity each year. Since these spaces typically fall on the smaller side of the spectrum, it’s always a good idea to make sure you’re designing the space where it will be able to maximize all positive attributes it currently possesses. Take a look […]