Having a beautiful lawn is every homeowner's dream. Your lawn has to be properly maintained to improve the look of your property, and this maintenance includes watering, mowing, and stump removal. Routine maintenance will improve your environment and increase the value of your property. Here...
New home construction from scratch is every homeowner's dream. A custom home allows you to structure it according to your needs, specifications, and preferences. However, there is a lot about custom homes that many homeowners don't know. The following are five facts about custom homes...
As temperatures drop in late summer, you must step up your lawn maintenance to ensure you still have a healthy lawn in the fall. There are several things you can do now to get your lawn ready for fall. Read on to learn some tips...
Planting trees in Tucson may seem difficult, especially since the area receives under 10 inches of rainfall every year and is considered a desert because of this. However, there are plants and trees that can thrive in these conditions, and planting them around your home...
Thanks to our mild winter temperatures, Tucson homeowners are able to have outdoor spaces that can be enjoyed all year long including an outdoor kitchen for entertainment. Consider the following tips for incorporating an outdoor kitchen feature into your landscape design. Remember the outdoor kitchen...
Tucson may have mild winters compared to other areas of the country, but there can still be times when it is too chilly to enjoy your outdoor living spaces. Adding a fireplace to your landscape design is a great way to improve your backyard and...
In the U.S., tens of millions of acres are covered by turfgrass. Lawns are a practical and enjoyable feature of the landscaping in areas that receive steady rainfall, but in the southwest, grass alternatives are far more practical. Plus, you won’t need to mow them...
Mediterranean landscapes are a delight for the senses. They are characterized by soft colors, gravel walkways, and plantings with fragrant scents. Since Mediterranean gardens are traditionally drought-tolerant, this look works well for homes in the Tucson area. Pergolas Pergolas are decorative structures covered by fragrant, climbing plants...
The lovely Powerscourt Gardens are part of Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, Ireland. The estate itself has been voted in the Top 10 Houses in the World by Lonely Planet, and the gardens have been voted the third best Garden in the World by National...
Stourhead is one of the most famous examples of the English landscape garden. It’s a 2,650-acre estate located at the River Stour in Wiltshire, England. The gardens were completed in the 1740s and were widely described as being a work of art. History of Stourhead The Stourhead...
