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Don’t Let Spiders Invade Your Home - Tips for Keeping Them Out!
Published on Friday, January 31, 2025
Spiders are creepy crawlers that can make a lot of people uneasy. If you want to keep these pests out of your home in Michigan, there are a few things you can do. For example, you should regularly clean and declutter your indoor space, as spiders like to hide in things like cardboard boxes, piles of clothes, and other dark, secluded spots. You should also store food properly and clean up crumbs so they don't attract other insects that spiders eat. While these tips can help prevent...
Consider These 4 Things Before Choosing Plants for Your Landscape Beds
Published on Friday, January 24, 2025
When choosing plants for your landscape beds in Michigan, there are several factors to consider to ensure they'll thrive. First and foremost is the condition of the soil in your beds. Different types of plants thrive in various soil conditions, so it's important to choose those that will flourish in your specific environment. Additionally, you should consider how much sunlight your landscape receives, as some plants require more than others. Another consideration is the aesthetic...
Popular Paver Patterns to Consider When Designing a Patio
Published on Sunday, January 19, 2025
A patio is a great addition to any outdoor space, and when designing one for your property in Michigan, you'll want to consider various design elements to achieve the best results. One of these elements that you should think about is the paver pattern. Popular paver patterns like herringbone, running bond, stack bond, and basketweave are worth considering because they will add visual interest to your patio and make it more beautiful.
Herringbone paver patterns create an eye-catching...
Trimming & Pruning - What’s the Difference Between These Two Services?
Published on Thursday, January 09, 2025
Trimming and pruning are two essential services that will keep your plants in Michigan healthy and looking their best throughout the year. However, many people don't know what the difference between these two services is. While they both serve a purpose for your plants, those purposes are quite different. Trimming focuses on aesthetics while pruning promotes plant health. For optimal results, you should always hire professionals to trim and prune your plants because they will know when ...
If Your Property Is on a Slope It’s Time to Invest in a Retaining Wall
Published on Sunday, December 15, 2024
If your property in Michigan is on a slope, it can be challenging to maintain and maximize the available space. Fortunately, that's where retaining walls come in! Retaining walls are durable structures built from materials like stone, concrete blocks, boulders, and more. They remedy erosion by holding soil in place to prevent it from shifting and settling, ensuring your plants don't lose essential topsoil, and it doesn't runoff into nearby waterways. Not only that, but they...
Common Pruning Mistakes That Can Cause Harm to Your Plants
Published on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Pruning is a crucial part of plant maintenance here in Michigan, but it's important to do it correctly. If you make common mistakes like pruning at the wrong time for your specific plants or making improper cuts, you can cause harm to them! You should also avoid using dull tools because they will tear rather than cut branches and stems clean, which can result in ragged edges that take longer to heal. The best way to ensure proper pruning is to hire professionals who have the knowledge...
Choosing Between a Fire Pit & Outdoor Fireplace? - Consider These Things
Published on Thursday, December 05, 2024
If you're looking to add a fire feature to your outdoor living space in Michigan, there are two options that stand out: fire pits and outdoor fireplaces. While both will provide the same function, which is to give off heat so you can enjoy your outdoor space even when it gets chilly, they have some differences that set them apart from one another. So, how do you decide between the two? You need to consider things like how much space you have on your property, if you want to accommodate ...
A Retaining Wall Can Add to the Beauty & Functionality of Your Property
Published on Sunday, December 01, 2024
If you have a sloped area on your property in Michigan, it can be challenging to maximize the space. Fortunately, that's where retaining walls come in! Retaining walls are functional features that help prevent soil erosion and turn sloped land into flat, usable space. Not only that, but they can also double as seating walls for convenient, built-in places to sit while you enjoy your outdoor living space! Retaining walls aren't just functional - they're stylish, too! You can...
2D vs 3D Design Renderings - Which Is Right for Your Landscaping Project?
Published on Monday, November 25, 2024
When embarking on a landscaping project for your property in Michigan, it can be challenging to envision how your outdoor space will look once the installation is complete. Fortunately, you have two design rendering options that can help: 2D and 3D. While both renderings provide previews of the finished product, they do so differently. For example, 2D renderings offer flat, general representations of your landscape, providing an overview of its layout. On the other hand, 3D renderings are...
New Privacy Hedges & Other Landscape Elements in Chesterfield, MI
Published on Friday, November 22, 2024
When our clients in Chesterfield, MI, came to us, they were looking to spruce up their landscape and make the area around their home more attractive. They had a great outdoor area, which meant we had a nice canvas to work with. For this project, we installed a stone retaining wall on one side of their property. This retaining wall doubled as a planter bed where we added privacy hedges to give them a nice, natural fence that added color to their landscape. Decorative rocks were also installed as ...
