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Flagstone Patio Maintenance

Flagstone Patio Maintenance

January 18, 2022

A Few Easy Steps to Make Your Flagstone Patio Look Brand New Again Love your flagstone patio but tired of pulling weeds out from between the slabs?  Is the patio starting to look a little run-down? Unfortunately, when the filler material between the stones breaks down, it’s easy for weeds and moss to grow.  You… Read More

Building a Perfect Patio

Tips for Building a Perfect Patio

January 3, 2022

Your visions of the perfect outdoor patio may resemble the setting of your favorite botanical garden or perhaps a neighbor’s beautifully manicured backyard.  Yet, what you see is only surface-level deep.  Achieving a long-lasting and stunning patio begins with a well-built foundation.  The good news is that anyone can do this; you just need to… Read More

hardscape

Is Your Hardscape Ready for Snow and Ice?

December 10, 2021

It looks like proper winter weather is finally on its way to Southern Oregon and Northern California. Traditionally, the coldest month of the year in Southern Oregon is December, with an average low of 33°F and highs of 47°F.   Many locals will experience more treacherous weather conditions within the next few weeks, including rain, snow,… Read More

Pavers

Pavers

November 25, 2021

Can You Install Pavers in the Winter? Homeowners are usually fired up about landscaping and outdoor projects in the spring and summer.  However, there are several disadvantages to waiting until the weather begins to warm up. Working in warmer weather is tougher on your body. It can be challenging to schedule the help you need… Read More

Coco Coir

Coco Coir for Planting Beds

November 13, 2021

Have You Considered Using Coco Coir for Planting Beds? Coco Coir is an amazing alternative to other solutions such as peat moss for adding water retention to your soil’s characteristics at a very neutral pH level.  Coco coir is a natural fibrous material extracted from coconut shells.  Coconut shells are widely available, renewable, and otherwise… Read More

Customizing Your Pool with Hardscape

October 31, 2021

Are you dreaming about sun-filled afternoons and poolside relaxation?  Now’s the time to upgrade your outdoor entertainment zones with a new hardscape.  Why have a dull, concrete deck area when you can optimize the next few months and create a vision of serenity and luxury installed in your backyard? Isn’t it for customizing your pool… Read More

Building a patio

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Build a Patio

October 18, 2021

Just when you think it’s a good time to put on your slippers, grab your favorite book, and enjoy an afternoon in front of the cozy, warm fireplace, we’re here to tell you to turn your attention back to your landscaping plans! It may seem like winter temperatures, rain, and snow would prevent you from… Read More

Choosing Natural Stone

Choosing Natural Stone for Your Backyard Pond

October 6, 2021

Choosing natural stone and rock not only creates beautiful walkways, patios, and borders, but they are also instrumental for building breathtaking water features such as natural ponds.  For those homeowners lucky enough to have room for a koi pond or simple waterfall, hardscape materials strike a balance between blending into the environment and being an… Read More

Grow Grass Under Trees

Why Can’t I Grow Grass Under Trees?

September 12, 2021

Why Can’t I Grow Grass Under Trees? Southern Oregon is blessed with landscapes filled with evergreen trees and deciduous beauties.  If your yard is lucky enough to have some large trees featured in its design, you may likely find it difficult to grow thick, lush grass underneath their canopies.  Here’s why turf is challenging to… Read More

Prepare For A Fall Garden

Prepare For A Fall Garden

August 27, 2021

Now’s the Perfect Time to Prepare for a Fall Garden Summer may be winding down to a close, but your garden is just entering the next phase of growth.  September is the perfect time to prepare for a fall garden and plant many hearty vegetables like beans, radishes, turnips, beets, collards, Brussel sprouts, green onions,… Read More