You may live in the City of Oaks, but there’s a wealth of other trees suitable for your Raleigh home landscape design. Let’s take a look at the large trees and small trees that will bring beauty, shade, privacy, wildlife, and even food to your yard. 1. Plant Trees to […]
The City of Oaks takes its trees very seriously, and the reason why is clear. “Because of all the benefits that trees provide: better air quality, better water quality, the aesthetic value, the habitat,” says Chris Crum, Development Forester with the City of Raleigh. So if you’re looking to plant […]
Growing a beautiful tree, one that’s right for your landscape, begins before you dig a hole and put a sapling in the ground. Homeowners need to consider the species, where to plant it and exactly how big it’s going to get down the road. “They’re like puppies — they’re like […]
In Raleigh, the City of Oaks, trees are a ubiquitous part of the landscape. They’re everywhere. Stately oaks line historic streets, cooling them from the summer sun. Come fall, robust maples burst with color in front yards. But if you’re looking to add your own contribution to the city’s treescape, […]
The zoom of insect wing buzzing by your ears. It’s enough to make you flinch or swat wildly at the air, and around Raleigh, there’s no shortage of these fear-inducing bugs. The most-likely concerns for homeowners are fire ants and stinging pests that nest in the ground, such as yellow […]
Ticks, fleas, houseflies, horse flies, mosquitoes — we all have a list of bugs we try and avoid. But what about those bugs you don’t recognize? Are there tiny monsters lurking out of sight in your yard and home just waiting to pounce? You betcha! Here are six of the […]
No one wants ants or termites crawling around inside the walls of their homes. And you certainly don’t want wasps hovering around the back door or aphids making a meal of your roses. But you also don’t want to contaminate the earth or your backyard with harmful chemicals. The cure […]
It’s no surprise that so many people are rallying around Raleigh. It’s the fastest-growing city in North Carolina, with a population surge of 32% in the past 10 years. The capital city attracts government officials, businesses, students and families, who are taking the city into the 21st century. They’re also […]
A yard is an escape. It’s where families spend summer afternoons, where Dad fires up the grill, and where you can leave your worries and enjoy a slice of the peaceful outdoors. That’s especially true around Raleigh, where more than 714,000 people run busily to and from work every day. […]
It’s obvious why Raleigh frequents best city lists. It’s a beautiful city with a low unemployment rate and a favorable cost of living and is one of the safest cities in the US. It also has a climate that allows for year-round outdoor activity while having four distinct seasons. Even […]