Winter has finally loosened its grip on America. As the weather warms up and the sun spends more time in the sky, gardeners across the country turn their eyes to their yards; before any real planting can be done, lawns…
If you plan to sell your home or simply want yours to be the most beautiful on the block, you’ll likely need to invest in some property improvements this spring. Landscaping, of course, is one of the most effective ways…
Are you tired of constantly pulling weeds in your gardens? Are you fed up with exhausting yard work, or done with shoveling mulch? According to a recent poll, 67% of Americans agree that professional landscaping would let them have a…
Do your gardens look like they’ve gone to seed? Are your walkways and paths looking beaten down? High quality landscaping can boost property values, increasing office rental rates 7% in a University of Washington study, and raising home resale values…
Whether you’re a homeowner, landscaper or property manager, you probably recognize the value of a well-maintained yard. Investing as little as 5% of a property’s value into landscaping can more than pay for itself, with up to 150% return on…
When you’re setting up your playground, you want to use all the right materials to keep your play space safe. If you’re adding some basic kids’ playground equipment in the backyard, you might be tempted to treat it just like…
There are 132 playgrounds across the city of Portland. These play areas are perfect for children to have fun while their parents relax and enjoy some time outdoors. Though certain playgrounds are much more intricate and advanced than others, they…
When it comes to landscaping, there are so many ways to boost your property’s appearance, feel, and even increase its value. Placing bark dust and cedar chips on your property is a great outdoor project for just about any home….
It’s no secret that kids today get far less physical activity than in the past. Kids used to revel playing outside, running around with their friends, and enjoy being active. Now, it’s a lot more sitting in front of the…
Spending as little as 5% of your property’s value on landscaping improvements could yield a return on investment (ROI) of as much as 150%. The majority of property owners spend an average of around $1,800 per landscaping project, which can…