You know that neighbor… The lawn expert on your street who always has a lush green lawn. You can also think of that one yard that gets put on the HOA naughty list for letting their grass get a little out of hand, too. The difference between the two yards, is someone who follows a strict lawncare maintenance program.
To become a fantastic gardener, it is important that you understand the different between annual and perennial. If you understand the distinct differences, it will assist you in creating a beautiful landscape design.
Alas, spring has sprung! The days are longer, and the nights are shorter. It’s finally time to get outdoors. Enjoy the outdoors more with and outdoor patio cover. If your landscaping needs a makeover, the team at Rich-Way Landscape can get you ready for entertaining. They have you covered, literally and figuratively, when it comes to building, designing, or installing a covered patio or any outdoor project including outdoor living areas.
Are you yearning for your very own personal backyard oasis but have no idea where to begin? Achieving your dream backyard can be daunting. The world of horticulture is vast. Knowing when, where, and what to plant is just the beginning of backyard landscape design. Try your best not to think of it as a chore, instead, get excited for all of the possibilities. Here are a few ideas landscape and garden ideas to get you started on your backyard makeover:
Very few materials distinguish an exemplary landscape from an average one like a layer of fresh mulch. When installed properly, the visual impact of having a new layer of mulch spread over the planting beds is striking in comparison to an adjacent property which has not been mulched for several years.
Attention to such details as mulching the planting bed areas is an indication of the concern the homeowner or property manager has for the landscape. Although I have spoken in earlier articles of the importance of mulch, I felt this would be a good time to remind ourselves of how the practice of mulching will benefit us and our landscapes.
Are you looking for a burst of annual color, but unsure about which route to pursue? It is not too late in the summer to add color without losing your investment. Rich-Way Landscape has just the solution.
A small number of Lantana, specifically the camara ‘Lucky’ variety, is a great way to add low groundcover to the front of beds without the worry of pruning, cutting back or dividing all summer. Lantana ‘Lucky’ comes in a multitude of colors, and we can find one that fits the color of your landscape palette seamlessly. These are not your typical lantanas that can reach heights of 3 feet tall. The ‘Lucky’ variety is propagated as a dwarf form without creating a dwarf flower.
Many of you may have heard of the process of liming your lawn, but may not be aware of how this process can benefit your lawn. Liming is a method of improving the efficiency of fertilizers applied to your lawn.
One of the indicators used to evaluate the health of your lawn is the soil pH. Soil pH is a measure of whether the soil is acidic or alkaline. The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14. Soil pH levels approaching 1 are very acidic whereas levels approaching 14 are very alkaline. A pH level of 7 indicates the soil is neither acidic nor alkaline and is often referred to as being neutral. Lawns prefer a slightly acidic soil pH in the range of 6 to 7. This is true of many shrubs, although certain acid-loving shrubs such as azaleas and camellias prefer a pH in the 5.0 to 5.5 range.