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3 Ways your Landscaping can Pay you Back

3 Ways your Landscaping can Pay you Back

Did you know that investing in your landscaping can pay you back? We’re not simply talking in your home’s worth, but bringing more value to your environment and your own well-being. Take a look at three ways your landscaping can pay you back. 1. Can cut cooling costs – cooling costs can be lowered as…

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7 Weed Fighting Tips

7 Weed Fighting Tips

Most of us are happy for an early spring, but one ugly truth remains that the early arrival of spring, just enough natural precipitation and hand watering gets the weeds taking off like mad. If you are in the midst of battling wild weeds, here are seven strategic tips that the ALCC wants you to…

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3 Reasons to hire a Landscape Professional

3 Reasons to hire a Landscape Professional

When it comes to regular menial yard work, you may hate it, but it is something you can take care of yourself for the most part. However, there comes a time when the problems you have in your lawn can be a bit too much for you to handle and you’ll need to call a…

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What your Lawn Needs from You

What your Lawn Needs from You

Did you know there was a science to lawn care. It’s not a complicated science, but still science nonetheless. Take a look at these four things researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) and experienced professionals had to say about lawn care. 1. Water – Check your soil moisture by sticking a screwdriver into the soil….

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Light up the Night

Light up the Night

Now that spring is officially here, we are going to be spending more time outside. Thanks to daylight savings we have an extra hour of sunlight, but since there will be nice cool nights we’ll want to stay out on our patios, porches and decks a little longer than usual. It is important to properly…

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Life Outside: Luxury and Leisure in your Lansdcape

Life Outside: Luxury and Leisure in your Lansdcape

With each day that passes, more and more we are moving our leisure time outdoors. You may have been thinking about some things you can have done to your landscape in order to make your life outside more enjoyable, but what are some of the problem areas that you want to deal with? Take a…

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The Perfect Spot in your Landscape

The Perfect Spot in your Landscape

When it comes to your outdoor environment, you need to be able to feel relaxed. If your back or front yard does not consist of at least one meditation or serene spot, you could be missing out on having valuable peace of mind outside. Think of it like this, your home is your sanctuary. It is just as important…

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Earth Hour 2012: Uniting for a Sustainable Planet

Earth Hour 2012: Uniting for a Sustainable Planet

If there is one thing many more people are becoming concerned about it is the health of our environment. Which is one of the main reasons why Earth Hour was created. Earth Hour is an epic event where hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to switch off their…

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4 Ways to get your yard ready for Spring

4 Ways to get your yard ready for Spring

Today is the first day of spring! We’ve been getting used to some pretty spring like weather thus far and it’s exciting to finally be in the season of colorful blooms, fragrant outdoor aromas and gorgeous landscaping! Are you wondering what you can do to get your yard ready for spring? Take a look at 4 things…

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Before & After: Boosting your Curb Appeal

Before & After: Boosting your Curb Appeal

The front yard is where all the magic is sparked. Your home’s curb appeal will either want to make people stop and admire from the street if done right, or cringe a little and turn their heads if unkempt. If you plan on putting your home on the market anytime soon, this can cost you…

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