Archive for the ‘Outdoor Living’ Category

New Plants and Flowers- Sun vs. Shade?

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Planting new flowers

Nothing brightens up your Charlotte yard like a burst of color from a few flowering plants. Anyone with a few basic tools can start a small garden or plant flower beds to improve your Charlotte landscape. Before going crazy with the annuals, however, it’s important to assess the amount of light your yard gets, and make sure you choose plants that will flourish in your unique mix of light and shade.

In order to buy the right plants, you’ll need to understand what is meant by the terms full sun, partial sun, and full shade.

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How to Maintain a Beautiful Lawn

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

 

Maintain your Charlotte LandscapeIt can be challenging to maintain your Charlotte landscape all year long, especially during the hot summer months. It is possible, however, to have a lawn that will make the neighbors envious by following just a few simple guidelines.

To grow and thrive, a lawn must receive proper nourishment. A one-time fertilizer treatment will improve a lawn’s health. When used regularly throughout the year, fertilizers strengthen the grass’ ability to reproduce and extend its root system deep into the ground.

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Which to Plant? Annual or Perennial Flowers

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Annual and Perennial FlowersKnowing the difference between annual and perennial flowers makes it possible to create flower beds that are pleasing to the eye with blooms that provide enjoyment and variety to your Charlotte landscape throughout the growing season.

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Landscaping Tips: Conserve Water

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Conserve waterSummers in Charlotte can prove to be trying as far as heat tolerance for its residents; however, it is not just the people that have to stay cool. Plants and flowers need their water supply to remain healthy, as well. However, it is never good to use too much water when taking care of them. For homeowners that wish to conserve water, the tips below may help.

While these tips can provide a useful framework for maintaining proper moisture levels in your yard, it is always beneficial to speak with a Charlotte landscaping professional to ensure your yard’s optimal health.

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Qualified Charlotte Landscaping

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Charlotte Yard ServiceHiring a Charlotte landscaping service is not a choice to be made lightly, and there are a few things to verify before allowing any company or individual to apply treatments or services. First you need to verify your landscape professional’s reputation with prior and current customers. In addition, the experience and liability protection of each individual provider should be verified, not just verbally, but actually seeing some form of documentation or proof. Finally, if a landscaping service sounds to expensive or doesn’t have the particular services needed, there is no need to settle; through the power of the web, dozens of credible providers can be located for any given location in the country.

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The Benefits of Outdoor Living Spaces

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Outdoor living spaces are a wonderful way of extending the existing space of a home; they provide the outdoor experience without leaving the comforts of home. Just about any backyard can be transformed into a beautiful outdoor oasis. Outdoor hardscapes are not just for luxury homes anymore and can add significant value to your home. If designed and planned properly, outdoor living spaces can meet and complement the functionality of indoor space and décor.

Outdoor living spaces provide a welcome escape into nature without sacrificing comfort.

Outdoor living spaces provide a welcome escape into nature without sacrificing comfort.

Although creating a quality outdoor space requires an investment of time and materials, the result is an inviting and welcoming setting that will be enjoyed for many years. Making improvements to your home is always a smart investment. In our current economic crisis, many homeowners have decided to make improvements to their homes rather than re-enter the unstable home market and purchase a home that may be more suited for their current needs. If the time ever does come for the homeowner to sell the home, having an outdoor living space will add to the home’s appeal and marketability. (more…)