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September 30, 2011
If you live in an area that rarely sees extremely cold temperatures, you may not realize the importance of winterizing irrigation systems. However, even mild climates like those along the West Coast can see hard freezes in the early hours of the morning, so it’s important to prepare your
irrigation sprinkler system for winter by clearing it of all water.
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September 27, 2011
The Pacific Northwest, particularly west of the Cascades, becomes a very soggy place in the winter. And as last winter’s heavy, cold La Nina rains proved, only so much water can be soaked up by standard landscaping. Portland, Oregon residents are catching on to the idea that a rain garden can help offset our region’s heavy precipitation.
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September 20, 2011
Outdoor lighting can completely change the way you think about your landscaping. An underused patio can become an enchanting rendezvous with the right lighting. Well-aimed lights can turn a foreboding, unfriendly fence into a familiar neighborhood icon. And well placed outdoor lighting can improve the safety and security of your family by discouraging unwanted visitors.
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September 13, 2011
Many HOA landscaping maintenance contracts will be coming up for renewal throughout the fall and winter. If you’re involved with
HOA maintenance, you might be looking for a landscaping contractor who will keep both residents and board members happy. Below are the top three reasons why HOA maintenance boards love working with us for their landscaping maintenance.
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September 01, 2011
At first blush, all landscaping seems eco-friendly. Assuming you add new plants, landscaping automatically converts Co2 to oxygen, offsetting our use of fossil fuels. Right?
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August 31, 2011
It’s interesting how humans often fail to notice what they don’t appreciate. For instance, retaining walls are found around many homes, businesses and schools, but until you realize you might need a one, you probably don’t pay much attention to the retaining walls in your neighborhood.
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August 25, 2011
Adding a deck or fence can boost your home’s curb appeal and overall value.
Landscape management experts commonly praise fences and decks for the fact that they create comfortable outdoor living spaces. Professional landscaping gurus, however, also have plenty of first-hand knowledge on how terrible a run-down deck or fence can look. Fortunately, there are plenty of low-maintenance, long lasting decking and fencing materials that will compliment your landscaping.
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August 18, 2011
Americans are wild about their lawns. Every year, they mow turf areas equivalent to the size of Pennsylvania and spend $8.5 billion on lawn care. However, even if you spend the average of 40 hours per year mowing and caring for your lawn, it’s possible to see your turf turn an unattractive shade of brown once the summer heat hits.
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August 12, 2011
Poet Anne Sexton advises her readers to “Hesitate in August. Be shy. Let your toes tremble in their sandals.” Many
lawn care maintenance firms and landscaping companies would certainly disagree – after all, if you just sit around watching your toes tremble all month, the weeds will soon destroy your landscaping. West Linn and Portland residents should instead complete the following tasks recommended by landscaping companies in order to see gorgeous results in your landscaping.
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August 02, 2011
A mulching mower is good for the earth and for your house landscaping budget. Mulching mowers facilitate grasscycling, an earth-friendly landscape maintenance practice that involves leaving your clippings on the lawn as fertilizer. A mulching mower cuts up what it mows into tiny pieces—i.e., into mulch that you can then use in your garden – and delivers those clippings back to your lawn.
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It’s interesting how humans often fail to notice what they don’t appreciate. For instance, retaining walls are found around many homes, businesses and schools, but until you realize you might need a one, you probably don’t pay much attention to the retaining walls in your neighborhood.
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