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Patios, Walkways, and Retaining Walls: Which Hardscaping Features Add the Most Value?

Stone patios, walkways, and retaining walls boost home value, solve landscape issues, and add function. Learn which of these hardscaping projects offer the best return for your outdoor space.

It’s often the basic garden care tasks—like pruning, deadheading, and mulching—that make the biggest impact on the long-term health and beauty of your outdoor space.

Pruning, Deadheading, and Mulching: Why These Basic Garden Tasks Matter More Than You Think

Discover how simple tasks like pruning, deadheading, and mulching can dramatically improve your home’s landscape. These easy maintenance steps boost plant health, extend bloom time, and keep your yard looking clean and vibrant. Learn why these basics matter—and how to do them right for long-lasting results.

Keeping Your Landscape Healthy and Beautiful: When to Upgrade Your Irrigation System

A lush, green lawn and thriving garden don’t happen by accident—proper irrigation is key. A well-maintained irrigation system ensures your plants, lawn, and garden beds receive the right amount of water, especially during dry spells. But did you know that even the best landscape irrigation systems have a lifespan?

The Essential Guide to Winter Pruning: Boost Your Landscape’s Health Before Spring

Winter is the perfect time for pruning to strengthen trees and shrubs, promote healthy growth, and prevent disease. Learn key techniques like structural, thinning, and reduction pruning to keep your landscape thriving before spring!

Hardscaping vs. Landscaping: What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Boston Landscape Company

Hardscaping vs. Landscaping: What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Landscape Company

If you're considering a renovation or upgrade, you may have come across the terms "hardscaping" and "landscaping." Understanding the differences and similarities between these two elements can help you make informed decisions when hiring a landscape company.

posts by a Blade of Grass

Patios, Walkways, and Retaining Walls: Which Hardscaping Features Add the Most Value?

Pruning, Deadheading, and Mulching: Why These Basic Garden Tasks Matter More Than You Think

Keeping Your Landscape Healthy and Beautiful: When to Upgrade Your Irrigation System

The Essential Guide to Winter Pruning: Boost Your Landscape’s Health Before Spring

Hardscaping vs. Landscaping: What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Landscape Company

Design Ideas: For the Love of Ferns!

Historic Gardens for Victorian Homes

Which Mulch is Best: Leaf vs. Bark

Design Ideas: Pollinator Gardens

Design Ideas: Winter Silhouette Gardening

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