Southern turf grasses include St. Augustine, Centipede, Zoysia, and Bermuda. Southern turf grasses have a wide range of leaf textures and various features and benefits. Of all the Southern turf grasses, St. Augustine grass is the most shade tolerant. If St. Augustine grass is suitable for your outdoor space, then there are a few considerations to mention regarding its maintenance and care. St. Augustine grass is a grass that can be found in many countries including southern portions of the…
Those with small backyards or front yards may think that taking a trip to the garden center for landscaping inspiration is something out of their realm of ability. Sure, a small yard isn’t going to allow you the same landscaping design freedom as a property with acres and acres of land, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create your very own backyard oasis with what you do have. With a few tips, that next trip to the garden center can…
Every landscape needs that statement piece – the tree, statue, or water feature that draws the eye and sets the stage for the rest of the landscape design. In terms of natural landscape design, a large flowering plant is perfect for taking the beauty of nature and using it as a statement piece, anchoring your whole design on a beautiful piece of your landscape. A few of these large flowering plants you can use to turn your landscape design into…
When dreaming up your landscape design, do you picture the beautiful views during the daytime, nighttime, or both? For most, these mental images take place in the daytime, with few considering how their landscape will look at night. Outdoor lighting installation is a part of your landscape is too often forgotten, but it can really transform a beautiful daytime landscape into an enchanting nighttime one. When you invest in a landscaping design, whether commercial or residential, make sure you get…
A common landscaping element used in properties all around the Charleston region is trees with mulch around their base. While mulching trees looks nice, it actually has a practical purpose, and mulching helps to keep your tree protected while giving it its best opportunity for quality growth. There are many different mulches to choose from, and some organic mulches can provide this extra layer of protection while also enriching the quality of the soil. Mulch is a soil covering,…
While it might not be summertime now, those hot South Carolina days will be here before you know it. Rather than spending more on energy costs this season, why not let Mother Nature take some of the home cooling burden? According to the US Department of Energy, shade trees can cool the surrounding air as much as 6 degrees Fahrenheit, and can cool direct shaded areas by as much as 25 degrees Fahrenheit, all while being environmentally sound and adding…
All you need to do to get rid of that winter gloom is to take a trip to the garden center and check out all the color you can put into your landscape for the spring season. In South Carolina, there are a ton of beautiful, colorful, and fragranced options to choose from to decorate your landscape, whether you decide to plant, hang, or display in a vase. A few top picks you can experiment with in your garden this spring are:…
It’s not a big secret that a lot of different elements come into play when creating a stellar landscape design. But while it’s important to spend plenty of time and attention on creating great hardscapes and landscapes with plants and features, what about the often overlooked aspect of landscaping? We’re talking about lighting, and LED lighting in particular is becoming a tremendous part of good design. Lighting and Landscaping Just why does lighting matter at all? The bottom line…
For many, a home isn’t truly their own until both inside and out are everything they dreamed of. Having a great outdoor living space can give you and your loved ones a place to truly enjoy life. And with the help of a good landscaping consultant to guide you, those outdoor areas don’t have to be a summer-only feature of the home – they can be enjoyed throughout the year. No two locations are identical, of course, and talking to…
There are a lot of different ways to go about improving your overall landscaping design. South Carolina’s climate makes it possible to plant a tremendous range of plants and elevate the look of a home in a huge way. Fall and winter are often considered the best times to plant, since the summer sun and heat won’t lead to significant water shortages for plants and will help them improve their survival rate. There are numerous plants you can choose, and…
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