Almost every homeowner wants to have well-manicured lawns in front of their homes. But very few people understand what is needed to keep a lawn healthy and in top shape.
Take lawn watering, for example. A survey by the American Association of Landscape Professionals shows that 32% of Americans don't know how often a lawn needs watering. This lack of knowledge can lead to under-watering or over-watering, both of which are detrimental to the health and appearance of a lawn.
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If you're like most homeowners, you want your outdoor living space to be a peaceful sanctuary filled with natural beauty. Herbaceous perennials are plants that come back every year, as opposed to annuals that die after they've bloomed. The following are just five of the many good reasons to use herbaceous perennials in your home landscape.
Perennials Grow in Both Sun and Shade
Because most annual flowering plants complete their life cycle in one season, they're usually sun-lovers, with very few of them suited to shady conditions.
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Now that winter is almost here, you might think that you can cancel your landscape services. However, that's not actually the case. The fact is that your landscape service can provide beneficial yard care throughout the year. Here are just four of the benefits you'll receive when you hire a landscape service this winter.
Provide Winter Lawn Care
During the winter, your lawn will go into dormancy. When that happens, you might not think that it needs any additional care.
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If you would like to have a pool in your yard, you need to know about the different types available. You can then hire a pool builder to build and install your new pool for you. Keep reading so you will choose the type that is best for you and your family.
Above-Ground Pools
Above-ground pools are available in a variety of sizes and depths. They are less expensive than other types as no soil has to be dug as you sit the pool on the ground.
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If you enjoy eating pizza, assembling and cooking this type of food yourself can be rewarding — and far tastier than the frozen pizza from your local supermarket. Instead of cooking your homemade pizzas in your oven, consider other cooking methods. A good option is an outdoor pizza oven. If this idea interests you, you'll need to decide what type of oven you want. While some people favor building ovens out of bricks, another popular option is to buy a stainless steel pizza oven.
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