Tag: landscaping

9 Popular Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

Posted on by April Stephens

It is always advised to give a fresh revamped look to your home after a frequent time interval. It is the place where you sit and relax after a hectic day at work. It is the most comfortable place where you relax and spend time with your loved ones. Maintaining your home requires quality maintenance and also stylish it up with new elements now and then. Be it the home interior or exterior, you can always boost the curb appeal of your home with new techniques. Not always a fresh coat of paint can work wonders!

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Standing Appointment: Services to Schedule for Every Season Change

Posted on by Kara Masterson

Keeping your home maintained in excellent condition requires regular effort. The effects of time, Mother Nature and other forces can have harsh results on your home, and maintenance is needed to prevent unnecessary damage. Some maintenance tasks may also erase signs of wear and tear before they become problematic. If you are creating a month-by-month home maintenance schedule, these are some recurring needs that your home may have throughout the year.

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10 Modern Gardens to Inspire Your Next Landscaping Projects

Posted on by April Stephens

A well-maintained and great-looking garden can significantly increase the overall value of your home. It also provides you with the perfect place to relax after a long day at work. If you have kids, your garden is also a great place for them to play and have fun.

Indeed, having a garden brings so many benefits to one’s home.

There is one problem though. No matter what, people can’t seem to get contentment with how their gardens look. And it’s not a bad thing. The problem lies in finding ideas to make your garden look more beautiful than ever.

If you currently have this dilemma, worry not because this is exactly what this guide is for. Here are ten modern garden ideas with pictures to get you started on your next gardening project.

Stick with native plants

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When talking about modern gardens, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to opt for exotic plants. In fact, it should be the other way around. After all, a modern garden doesn’t have to rely on foreign plants to be truly ‘modern’. It’s about mixing elements such as texture, depth, arrangement, etc.
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Top 3 Ideas for Landscaping Without Grass

Posted on by April Stephens

Contributed by Jaye

Had enough of high-maintenance, thirsty turf? Are you sick and tired of all the watering, mowing and fighting against pest and weed? If you are looking for something less expensive and demanding, yet equally attractive, natural and refreshing, there are great ways to update your backyard.

Most people want a lawn because that is the only thing they know. However, if you look hard enough, you can find amazing backyard designs which don’t include a grass lawn, like these at Ralco Landscapes in San Diego. Here are some alternatives for you to consider.

Mulching flowerbeds around the house with a freshly mulched bed alongside an open-air patio decorated with ornamental flowers

Replace Your Lawn with a Patio

A patio is the first alternative option that comes to mind, and probably the most convenient one. It can be quite affordable, but also quite expensive, depending on the material you choose. If you’re willing to spend a bit more, go for the bluestone, which, despite its name, comes in various colors and is of excellent quality.
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