Silent snowfall on a winter evening with the sound of a natural wood fire crackling in the background is about as romantic as it gets for cold weather lovers and homebodies. However, this dream of a winter wonderland can soon become a nightmare of piled-high snow, damaged plants, and dead leaves for most homeowners. Prefer […]
Winter is coming, and if it’s anything like the rest of the year, it’ll be a whirlwind of unexpected events that you could easily do without. To prevent any surprises this winter, especially concerning your home, you’ll want to learn how to prepare your sprinkler system for cold weather. If you’ve engaged in some fall […]
Dreaming of a magical winter landscape outside of your home this year? It’s likely complete with falling snow flurries, dazzling lights, perfectly manicured shrubs, and just the right amount of snow powdered up on your roof, right? If you’re aiming for the coolest lawn on the block, we’ve got good news for you: it doesn’t […]
Whether you’ve got an above-ground or in-ground pool, cold weather and the ice that it tends to produce can damage a pool. Just as you work to protect your investment during the warmer months, learning how to winterize a pool is just part of being a pool owner. You’ll want to start by purchasing all […]
About 30% of a home’s water goes to outdoor uses, which means that come fall and winter, it’s imperative to learn how to adjust your irrigation system to suit the weather and changing climate. However, if you’re the type of person who doesn’t usually change much about their landscaping routine come fall, then this post […]
Your front yard creates your home’s first impression, adding to its curb appeal (and value) whether you’re selling it or not. Around the holidays, curb appeal becomes even more important, and while this year might look slightly different in terms of Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas parties, you have more time at home to tend to […]
As long, hot summer nights slowly fade into cooler autumn evenings, most homeowners rejoice in knowing that their scorching hot days out in the sun are (somewhat) over. Sure, you still need to engage in a bit of fall landscaping to ensure that your trees, grass, and plants are able to withstand the winter, but […]
Enchanting fall foliage is often followed by frost, and if the leaves that adorn your lawn are starting to turn golden, that means it’s time to prepare for the cold. Adjusting your lawn care strategy in the fall can help ensure that your nearly year-long efforts won’t go to waste when the temperature starts to […]
It’s that time of year again! The days have gotten longer and the weather is warming up. You may be tempted to put away your lawn mower for the season as we roll around the corner into fall, but don’t stop here! Keeping your yard looking great takes a little effort, but it will save […]
Did you know that, according to experts, an estimated 50% of the water we use outdoors through lawn sprinkler systems is wasted by evaporation, wind or runoff due to excess water? Regarding this surprising statistic, Malarie Gotcher, a water conservation specialist with the Oklahoma Department of Public Utilities, said that “Understanding how your sprinkler system […]
