Category: Landscaping Tips
February 01, 2012
Pruning is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of
landscaping maintenance. Too often, homeowners simply lop off branches without thinking about how to best help the plant. A lazy or uninformed landscape maintenance service will often take a similar approach by “shaving” bushes with an electric clipper. While this approach certainly creates a uniform shape, it harms the plant by forcing growth at the tips. Over time, this approach causes stagnancy at the center of each plant, which can be fatal. Therefore, careful pruning can help minimize the amount you must spend on replacement plants.
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December 28, 2011
Here in Portland, landscape maintenance is a year-round job. In the winter, landscaping maintenance involves clearing out old plant material, nurturing the landscape after storms, and planning for future growth. Below, we’ve listed the most important
winter landscaping maintenance tasks suggested by Portland landscape maintenance experts.
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December 27, 2011
One of the best parts of
landscape design is kicking back and enjoying the beautiful space your hard work has created. If you’re hoping to spend more time relaxing and less time working in your garden, the following four tips can help you achieve a low-maintenance yard.
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November 22, 2011
Winter: It’s time to sit back on your laurels, cozy up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and ignore the garden, right? Well, not quite. Sure,
landscaping companies tend to see less business in winter months. However, that may be because many consumers are unaware that springtime growth will be much stronger if a few key winter tasks are performed for landscaping. Portland and
Hillsboro landscaping services recommend that homeowners perform the following winter garden tasks.
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November 18, 2011
A
landscape water feature is a great way to incorporate art into your outdoor living space. Whether the feature is a focal point in your landscape or simply a complementary piece, water feature designs serve more than an aesthetic purpose; the sound of trickling water can help you relax and feel calm.
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November 03, 2011
Less daylight and less flattering weather conditions contribute to a weaker housing market in the winter months. Oftentimes, winter landscapes are drab and dreary. To top it off, potential homebuyers often view homes in the late afternoon and evening, when it’s already dark in the winter.
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November 01, 2011
Proper landscaping maintenance requires gardeners to complete different tasks in different seasons. Planting is usually done in the spring, weeding and watering in the summer, and harvesting in the fall.
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October 04, 2011
Half of America’s households decorate their homes for Halloween. If you’re looking for Halloween decorating schemes that will really make an impression (and draw in those precious trick-or-treaters!) consider incorporating a few outdoor lighting ideas.
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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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Pruning is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of landscaping maintenance. Too often, homeowners simply lop off branches without thinking about how to best help the plant. A lazy or uninformed landscape maintenance service will often take a similar approach by “shaving” bushes with an electric clipper. While this approach certainly creates a uniform shape, it harms the plant by forcing growth at the tips. Over time, this approach causes stagnancy at the center of each plant, which can be fatal. Therefore, careful pruning can help minimize the amount you must spend on replacement plants.
(more…)
Here in Portland, landscape maintenance is a year-round job. In the winter, landscaping maintenance involves clearing out old plant material, nurturing the landscape after storms, and planning for future growth. Below, we’ve listed the most important winter landscaping maintenance tasks suggested by Portland landscape maintenance experts. (more…)
Less daylight and less flattering weather conditions contribute to a weaker housing market in the winter months. Oftentimes, winter landscapes are drab and dreary. To top it off, potential homebuyers often view homes in the late afternoon and evening, when it’s already dark in the winter.
(more…)
Proper landscaping maintenance requires gardeners to complete different tasks in different seasons. Planting is usually done in the spring, weeding and watering in the summer, and harvesting in the fall.
(more…)
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.
(more…)
