Did you know that flower selection is key when creating a picture-perfect yard and garden? Regardless of the time and care you put in, if you choose the right flowers, you can have year-round color and foliage. Make thoughtful choices that reflect the growing environment, rather than what simply looks good. Create the picture-perfect yard and garden you desire with the following suggestions. Sun – Consider the Environment. Naturally, you want your flowers and plants to thrive. Make sure to…
If you live in the Lowcountry, think about planting crepe myrtles this spring. These gorgeous trees are a familiar sight in the Carolinas, thriving in the warm and mild climate. With care and attention, these flowering trees will grow to be up to 25-feet tall! Crepe Myrtle is also stunning, which is why so many homeowners and businesses choose these trees for their property. They bloom in late summer and the blossoms are typically shades of pink, purple, red, and…
Vibrant peonies in bloom is a beautiful sight. The blooms are huge and fragrant, exuding a sweet smell into the springtime air. There are some tricks to growing healthy and hardy peonies, not difficult, but key to success. Want to grow vibrant, fragrant peony blossoms? Here’s what you need to know: The Blooms Most people are drawn to peonies for their distinctive blooms and memorable fragrance. The blooms are colossal, usually up to ten-inches in diameter, and are found in…
Any homeowner knows that their property’s curb appeal absolutely contributes to the overall value of their investment. Many features that can improve and elevate your home’s curb appeal relate to the exteriors and landscaping of your property – the first things that others notice about your home. Add great curb appeal to your home and property with these ten features: 1. Quality fencing. Good fences make more than good neighbors: they also help improve curb appeal. The key here is…
Just because the temperatures have dipped, doesn’t mean your landscape must be drab. Winter in the Carolinas can be colorful and fresh- give your home’s exteriors a fresh face and extended utility with some of 2018’s most-clever design trends. Winter doesn’t need to be drab; brighten up your South Carolina exteriors with these landscape design suggestions: Bring the indoors, out. Don’t let cooler weather dampen outdoor dining; bring the indoor to your outdoor spaces with cozy conversations spaces and eating…
Landscape design is one element of your home that should never be overlooked. Good landscaping can make the property aesthetically pleasing while adding value to the property and can enhance the yard and take advantage of the space, light, and other elements of the yard. Before choosing any ground cover or vines for your landscape design, it is best to determine which would be suitable for your particular yard and landscaping needs. Maintenance of the ground covers and vines should…
If you are looking for a new landscape design for your yard, then visiting your local nursery can provide an abundant supply of tips, tricks, and inspirational ideas. The experts at your local nursery can also help determine which foliage would work best with your lifestyle and the amount of time you have available to maintain and care for your yard. Shrubs are one feature you can employ in your landscape design that will add value to the property and…