January 3, 2023 | designone | Blog
Residential and commercial property owners living in hilly or sloping areas may need a retaining wall built partially around their property to stop soil or water erosion or to create a more level ground for other hardscaping projects. In some cases, retaining walls may be used to enhance the overall appearance of a landscape. Although […]
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January 3, 2023 | designone | Blog
Although winter can bring a beautiful, snowy landscape, the cold means that most plant life is gone for the year. And no plants and flowers paired with brown grass make for a bleak, depressing yard. As a property owner, you may even wish for snow to cover up the dreariness of your landscape. If you’re […]
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November 29, 2022 | designone | Blog
Does your backyard seem a little empty? Are you looking for a way to make your front yard stand out among the rest of your neighborhood? If you answered “yes,” to both of these questions, hardscaping might be the perfect solution for you. Hardscaping involves the precise arrangement of non-living elements on your property, and […]
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November 22, 2022 | designone | Blog
Many homeowners dream of starting hardscaping projects but often become too overwhelmed during the planning process. There are many factors to consider during the planning stage, including location, materials for the project, what type of elements to incorporate, how to ensure that new elements complement the current landscape, and, more importantly, when to start a […]
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November 2, 2022 | designone | Blog
Adding rocks to your landscape is not only easy, but can also naturally enhance and beautify your landscape. Landscaping rocks are also easy to maintain, not as susceptible to general wear and tear, and can provide some functional benefits, including drainage and pest prevention. Rocks also come in many sizes and colors, making them one […]
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November 2, 2022 | designone | Blog
Although winterizing your landscape may seem like a yearly hassle, neglecting this task could introduce newer issues come spring. Whether you have an irrigation system, hardscaping, or a few garden beds, a good winterization plan can help prevent burst lines, stunted growth, cracks in concrete and stone, and so much more. Your winterization plan will […]
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November 1, 2022 | designone | Blog
Sometimes lawns don’t grow as vigorously as they should, even with feeding and watering. Along with thick thatch, compacted soil can prevent water and nutrients from reaching the roots that keep your lawn healthy. In fact, as little as one-fourth of an inch of compacted soil can limit your lawn’s growth and weaken it. Lawn […]
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September 26, 2022 | designone | Blog
Specially designed stonework and water features are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also incredibly functional. Some benefits of adding hardscaping or water features include eliminating grading or pooling water, increasing privacy, and reducing the amount of lawn maintenance needed. In this article, we’ll cover various types of stonework and water features you could add to […]
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September 21, 2022 | designone | Blog
Lawn fertilizing isn’t a one-and-done task. In fact, it should be done at least five or six times every year because fertilizers only provide nutrients for about four weeks. Without fertilizer, soil can’t regenerate essential minerals and nutrients vital to grass growth. Lawn fertilization also helps keep fungi, beetles, grub worms, and other pests from […]
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September 21, 2022 | designone | Blog
When fall arrives, your grass doesn’t go dormant. In fact, cool-season grass doesn’t actually go dormant until the temperature consistently remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. What actually happens during the fall is that grass roots absorb and retain as many nutrients as possible to ensure better growth in the spring. This is why […]
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