Published on Thursday, November 11, 2021
Here in the Atlanta, GA area, we're known more for our warm winters than artic temperatures. So, freezing temperatures do occasionally catch property owners off guard. This leads some to wonder whether they should hire a professional or take the DIY route to irrigation winterization. While winterizing your irrigation seems simple and cost-effective at first glance, there is often more to it than some think.
Ensuring you winterize your irrigation system without a hitch...
Published on Thursday, November 04, 2021
Even though our snowfall rates aren't out to break any records, our cold winter weather can still pose a threat to the health of your plants. Many property owners utilize mulch in their landscape beds and gardens throughout the year, but during the winter season, a mulch ground covering can make a big difference in the health of your vegetation. Mulch has 3 main benefits that you should know: it can retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and protect against weeds.
These are each...
Published on Thursday, September 02, 2021
Outdoor lighting is an effective method of ensuring optimal nighttime visibility and making your property more usable after the sun has set. However, it can also provide a modern design aesthetic to your outdoor space that accentuates key aspects of your landscape to create a beautiful ambiance.
If you're looking to get more from your outdoor lighting, there are many ways to do this by utilizing different landscape lighting techniques. And, the good news is you need not sacrifice...
Published on Friday, August 20, 2021
As property owners in Georgia, at some point, we will endure the tragedy of brown grass in our lawn and face the decision between repairing or replacing it. Before you make any decisions, you'll want to determine whether the grass is dead or just dormant. If you determine the grass is dead, you'll want to assess how much of the grass has been affected – more than half dead calls for a replacement, whereas less than half dead can likely be saved. For replacement, opting for...
Published on Sunday, August 15, 2021
Repairing your driveway and replacing your driveway are two very different jobs with two very different costs. If your driveway is looking a little worse for wear, how do you know when you should do a simple repair or when to throw in the towel and replace the whole thing? For smaller fixes such as cracks, potholes, and minor drainage issues, you can most likely get away with a simple repair. However, depending on the age of your driveway and the materials it is made out of, you may need to...
