Retaining walls are a unique visual component of a well-intentioned landscape design. They add a stately grandeur and dramatic flair to your landscape. However, a professional landscape designer adds these retaining walls for a very specific purpose. They are made to support the earth and create a barrier between one spot on your property and…
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Homeowners in Maryland love spending time outside, which is why patios and outdoor kitchens are at the top of wish lists all over the state. These home additions are especially valued during the summer – what better way is there to entertain your guests than cooking delicious food outside? Outdoor kitchens can be made with…
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A water feature is a great addition to any landscape. It adds a dynamic visual element to your property, giving it lasting beauty. Some water features can even turn your backyard and patio space into your own private oasis. What could be more relaxing than lounging in a comfortable chair with the gentle sound of…
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Do you wish you could spend more time outside during the year? An outdoor fire pit is a great option to help you extend the season and duration of your outdoor living to the spring and fall months. A fire pit can be designed and configured to integrate with your existing patio and complement the…
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Paver patios are a fantastic addition to your property that can expand the utility of your outdoor space and enhance your outdoor lifestyle. The right paver patio design creates a functional, yet beautiful, place for you and your family to relax, cook, and entertain your guests. In addition, a professionally designed and installed paver patio…
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Watering is essential for ensuring all of the plant life on your property continues to thrive. It’s especially important during the hot summer, particularly during drought and near-drought conditions. We’ve talked previously about the best way to water the plants in your landscape. If you want to keep your lawn looking green this summer, here…
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Along with water features and paver patios, one of the nicest features you can implement into your landscape is a set of boulder steps. Boulders are a natural way to connect two levels of your landscape. The design elements inherent in boulder steps will depend primarily on the existing features of your landscape and what…
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As a homeowner who has invested a significant amount of time, energy, and resources on your landscaping, one of the biggest challenges you’ll encounter is how to keep deer away from the end product. Maryland homeowners, in particular, ought to be wary of the damage deer can do to your garden and other plants –…
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It can happen to anyone, from the novice gardener to the experienced landscaper. No matter how carefully you plan out your landscape, sometimes it just happens that you need to remove a tree or a shrub from its current location and transplant it in a new one. This job is very delicate and will require…
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All plants need a few things in order for healthy growth – water, sunlight, and proper nutrients are chief among them. We have already discussed some basic watering tips that you should use to ensure that your plants don’t dry out. Nutrients are also very important if you want a lush garden, and gardeners need…
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