Nothing says “tranquil escape” like running water in a fountain or backyard pond. Who could hold onto their cares as they watch the fish mill in the clear water? While most people like the idea of a backyard pond, and they certainly add to your home’s value,...
Keep your children’s play area safe with wood fiber playground mulch. Engineered wood fiber is a popular playground mulch choice for playground surfacing projects with budget constraints. Engineered wood fiber is an economical playground surfacing used on nearly 80%...
We’re all about that mulch. Not only is it great for sprucing up your garden in the spring, covering soil with a solid layer of mulch in the fall will help reduce water loss, suppress weed growth, and protect your annuals from temperature extremes. The time to mulch...
You’ve seen it. I’ve seen it. We’ve all seen the twelve- to eighteen-inch deep piles of mulch wrapped neatly around the base of the tree — for who knows what reason. That practice is called volcano mulching, and no one knows why, or where it started. What we do know...
It’s the renter’s life for you in northern Virginia; home is a small apartment or a townhouse with strict covenant guidelines. You don’t have the space, or the rules say, “No garden!” But that doesn’t mean you can’t do your part to reduce, reuse, and recycle. You can...
If you’re trying to get your lawn in shape, but have lots of weeds, or moss or some other problem, the following steps will help you get started! Top Soil and Compost Problems There are some recent considerations that aren’t typical. Since we’ve had a lot more rain...
Outdoor living is all the rage, but it would sure be more enjoyable if the landscape looked a little bit, well, put together. Not just a dreary expanse of lawn and a concrete patio. But how to do it without breaking the bank? We’ve put together some tips. Decide the...
It’s the Spring vs. Fall grass planting debate! Seeding your lawn is not complicated, but there are some things to know. Whether you live in Culpeper, VA or in the surrounding area, the information is largely the same. The goal is to grow a great...
Fall is a critical time for your lawn. This is the time of year when we need to prepare your lawn for the long, cold winter, so that it comes back in the spring looking great. Some of the fall lawn care jobs are well known, but sometimes we get the “deer in the...
Tot Lot Chips are not just a “nice to have” element in your neighborhood playground. This ground cover represents something much more important… your kid’s safety! Playground Mulch Improves Safety When residents with children choose a place to live, they...
Most of us have memories of backyard bonfires in our youth. While the safety and aesthetics may have been questionable (gasoline as a lighter fluid, anyone?) no one can deny that there are few things as cheerful and intimate as sitting around a fire pit. Which raises...
When you purchased your home, you were probably entranced by the big tree in it. We love trees! Studies have shown that simply gazing at a tree will lower your stress levels. No one really understands why, but the soothing effects are well known. And that gorgeous...
