You’ve heard of landscaping, but what about hardscaping? These terms may evoke opposite ideas – “land” evokes an entirely different aesthetic from “hard” – but in practice, they’re close relatives. In this article, we’ll discuss the definition of hardscaping and...
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Why Hire a Landscaping Company for your Outdoor Living Space?
Is your yard or garden in St. Charles or St. Louis, Missouri not living up to the vision you have in your head? Do you avoid spending time in it because it’s not pretty or functional enough to use for socializing? If so, hiring experienced landscape designers can help...
Why You Should Book Regular Lawn Mowing and Trimming
If you’re used to mowing and trimming your lawn whenever you have time, chances are you’re not doing it regularly enough. Lawns need ongoing maintenance and care to keep them looking their best, and for other important reasons, as well. Let’s explore four benefits...
Designing An Environmentally Friendly Landscape For Your Home
Each day, we see the impact of the changing environment on the natural landscape around us. We know how important it is to protect the environment, even as we care for our clients’ lawn. There are a number of ways we guide our clients to conserve resources, including:...
What Happens If I Don’t Rake My Leaves?
Raking all the leaves in the yard during fall can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, however it’s important to keep in mind that removing them is essential to the health of your lawn. A thick layer of leaves on your yard prevents it from absorbing air, nutrients, and...
Why You Should Get A Backyard Fire Pit
Fire pits are such a great addition to your backyard. Not only do they increase the value of your home by adding extra landscape appeal, they make spending time in your own yard fun, pleasant, and extra cozy. Are you still on the fence about installing a fire pit?...
Top 6 Benefits Of Lawn Aeration
Lawn aeration is an often-overlooked lawn care service. However, regular aeration can significantly improve the health of your grass. You cannot expect to get a full, lush lawn without it. Most lawns need to be aerated at least once a year, twice if the yard gets a...
Must-catch Events In St. Louis This Fall
Though the fall temperatures are slow to come, the tell-tale signs of the season have started to appear. Everywhere our team goes around St. Louis, we see pumpkin spice this, and Halloween that - and we are as excited as you are to enjoy Fall in St. Louis. Here are...
What Is The Difference Between A Lawn Care Service And Lawn Maintenance Service
Your lawn is an extension of your home, and should be well cared for. Regular lawn care and lawn maintenance adds both form and function to the exterior of your home. If you're reading this blog, and you're a homeowner, you likely consider your lawn and landscape to...
Common Hardscaping Mistakes
Whether you’re planning a retaining wall, stone patios, stone driveways, or natural stone edging, there are some common hardscaping mistakes that can often be easily avoided with a little knowledge and planning. Proper Planning to avoid hardscaping mistakes The...