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 […]
When you’re creating your pool landscape, you want a welcoming watery oasis. Start by choosing plants and features that add color, texture, and some privacy to your yard. Strive for a low-maintenance, no-mess landscape. This way, you can spend more time swimming and less time taking care of what surrounds […]
Landscaping serves different purposes for property owners. Strategically selected features can provide beauty, privacy, and protection. If done right, they can also help you block out noise. While you can’t cut all the noise coming from busy roads or densely populated neighborhoods, landscaping can help. Noise-Blocking Plants Did you know […]
“Don’t let the bedbugs bite” used to be easy advice to follow in the United States. Thanks to the widespread use of the pesticide DDT, bedbugs were virtually nearly wiped out in the U.S. from World War II through the 1990s. But since the bedbug success story began: We banned […]
Why spend money on an exterminator to get rid of bugs when you can simply squash them, spray them, or trap them? After all, there are hundreds, if not thousands of products on the store shelves to kill pests, right? Wrong! Pesticides are poisons, and when used improperly can make […]
If you live or work anywhere near D.C., you’ve likely seen and smelled the celebrated blossoms of the famed cherry trees gifted by Japan to the capital city in the early 1910s. The display is enough to make many wonder if it’s possible to grow your own cherry tree(s). The […]
It’s said that nothing is certain but death and taxes. But if you have a yard and a home, you know pests are pretty certain too. Whether you’re dealing with an invasion of crazy ants or spiders, or your roses are under attack by bright green bugs, dangerous pesticides aren’t […]
So, we already talked about the good, now let’s talk about the BAD and the UGLY. While I am a fan of those good old spaghetti Westerns, I’m not talking movies today. I’m talking about the worst trees to plant in Washington, D.C.! As I mentioned in my article on […]
When people think about trees in Washington, D.C., many automatically think about the famous cherry trees that bloom in the spring to create amazing displays of color. That’s no reason, though, to overlook some of these other great trees to plant if you call the area home. If you’re in […]
The nation’s capital can feel pretty busy with tourists and activity on any given day of the year. Jobs are usually high stress and the daily commute into the city can be long and tiresome most days. At first glance it can be hard to find hiking areas within the […]