Planting Trees in the Fall It’s time to start thinking about the display of color and texture in your yard for the fall. In addition to planting some of the prettiest displays of perennials, it is also a great time to install some beautiful trees that will be around for years of enjoyment. Summer has […]
Landscaping in Birmingham – Varieties of Blooms in the Fall
When you consider incorporating autumn colors in your landscaping don’t forget about planting fall flowers. While trees and shrubs offer beautiful colorful autumn leaves, as well as perennials, when they ponder harvest-time displays, annuals are an inexpensive addition.Fall planting is the mark of the true gardening and landscaping enthusiast who truly enjoys the varieties of […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Your Backyard
Unlike your front yard where you have to really make it a show-stopping space so that people can see how beautiful your house is, your backyard is a personal area that only your loved ones and you get to see and enjoy. Before you start out to design a backyard space you should consider what […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Low Rainfall Alert
According to the Alabama Weather Blog we’re experiencing the second driest July on record. “We have only measured 0.92 inches of rain at the Birmingham Airport. In fact, it looks like we will be lucky to get to one inch of rain for the month. If we total less than 1.11 inches of rain for the […]
Landscaping Birmingham Alabama – Planting a Fall Garden
It’s time for fall planting! There’s a great deal of pleasure in serving food at your table that you grew with your own hands from your own soil. So, if missed the bus in the summer, here’s your second chance. Landscaping Birmingham Alabama – Don’t Be Afraid to Plant Vegetables! Lot’s of people are intimidated […]
Landscaping Birmingham Alabama – Watering Your Landscape
Water is critical for plant survival; since we do not receive reliable or sufficient rainfall throughout the growing season in Alabama, we should depend on irrigation. The lack of adequate water for plant growth is bad for our plants; however, over-watering is just as detrimental and may cause more plant deaths than we know. Injury […]
Landscaping Birmingham Al – Dogs Are People Too!
Well…..not quite, but we like to think they are. Our pets are part of the family. For some of us they’re our kids, and a dog can be a challenge when trying to make your yard pet friendly. Keeping a lawn in good condition with a large animal, or even a small one, can become […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Tips to Deter Rabbits and Deer
Summer is practically here and it’s time to spruce up our yards with annual color. As we begin to plant and replenish our landscapes many of us will start to fend off the critters, which assume that we’re providing plants just for them to graze upon. With all the hard work and effort that goes […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – The Investment of Irrigation
Your landscaping is a big investment. However, having a beautiful landscape does not mean you have to spend your entire summer working in your yard to take care of it. An irrigation system that works properly and covers the full yard can add value and save you a lot of time. Installing an automatic sprinkler […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – The Color of Spring
The trees are no longer bare. They’re lining the streets and filling our yards with shades to keep us cool in the upcoming summer months. To keep your yard filled with color through the growing season it’s time to place perennials and prepare annual beds. Color can make a strong impact in a landscape if placed […]
