Ready to revamp your landscape design but not sure where to start? Infuse your yard with texture and color by planting ground covers, ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs, and low-maintenance annuals and perennials. Types of Landscaping Plants 1. Trees Tree types: Evergreen (maintains needles or leaves year-round). Examples of evergreen […]
From The Varsity sign to the Olympic flame to Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta’s city skyline offers gorgeous views of famous, towering buildings. But towering trees? They provide even more than beauty; they deliver environmental benefits to this area, too. Of course, it doesn’t get any more Georgia than the […]
Not all beauty is planted or grown. Landscaping rocks are formed and polished. Using landscaping rocks for your yard project could cut down on maintenance and conserve water. The question is, which ones are best for your landscaping project? You have several options: Decorative gravel Pea gravel River rock Lava […]
You don’t have to spend all your green for better curb appeal. Beautiful landscapes may look expensive, but a eye-popping yard can be budget-friendly, too. Recycle an old watering can, lay down free mulch, hang some string lights and you can create a charming, cozy yard at little to no […]
Building a rock garden is simple and perfect for first-time gardeners. Forget about fertilizing, weeding, and mowing, and get ready to relax in your new, low-maintenance rock garden. A rock garden, also known as a rockery or alpine garden, features and accentuates various carefully arranged rocks, stones, and boulders. This drought-tolerant […]
Front yard landscaping may be about first impressions, but backyard landscaping ideas will help you make memories. Your backyard is an extension of your home. It’s where you gather as a family for privacy, entertainment, and relaxation. But without an inviting backyard landscape, you’re left cooped up inside with screens […]
You’d love a yard filled with gorgeous flowers, shrubs, and trees. What you wouldn’t love, however? All the work it would take to maintain the look. Rescue your landscaping dreams with low-maintenance plants that’ll give you the curb appeal you crave without the need for loathsome labor. Here are the […]
Trees can help fulfil your landscaping goals — be it shade, privacy, accent for your outdoor space, or a splash of color from cherry tree blooms in your own Washington, D.C., area yard. And here in the District, planting your own trees will not only elevate your home’s aesthetics, but […]
Wild petunias, red-twig dogwood, and scrumptious elderberry –– a charming rain garden will accentuate your landscape and invite nature’s guests for an afternoon snack. But did you know a rain garden in your yard serves a useful purpose? A rain garden intercepts and absorbs contaminated rainwater runoff from your rooftop, […]
Xeriscaping isn’t the absence of landscaping. It’s merely an efficient way of using drought-tolerant plants and grasses to conserve water. You don’t have to fill your yard with rocks and cactus to join this trendy movement. This beginner’s guide to xeriscaping can turn a barren yard into an enviable one. […]