In a move towards sustainable planting options, more people are looking to moss for lawn replacement and accents in their landscape design. We’ve looked to David Spain with Moss and Stone Gardens for information and tips on growing moss to incorporate into your landscape. Types of Moss All moss can be classified into two types: Acrocarpous and […]
Irrigation Birmingham Alabama – Irrigation System Winterization
Did you know that The Nelson Team offers an Irrigation System Winterization service? Minimize the risk of freeze damage by having your irrigation system winterized. Even if you have drained the water from your system, remaining water can still freeze and cause damage to your irrigation system. The Nelson Team has a winterization program to […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Fall is in the Air
Another summer has ended and the feel of fall is all around us. As we say goodbye to one season we welcome another, looking forward to football parties and the holidays. One of the things we love about this wonderful state we live in, the fall and winter is mild enough (most of the time) […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden
Who doesn’t love butterflies? A garden benefits from the beauty and delicateness of these floating insects. But more than simply garden dressing, they also pollenate flowers, adding to the beauty of your garden spot. In order to attract the best and the brightest, you’ll need to find the right plants that will nurture the complete […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Growing Herbs
Do you love cooking with fresh herbs but often find them too pricey at the market? If so, why not take matters into your own hands and grow your own herbs at home? Growing your own herbs means you can control what goes into them and you’ll never have to worry about harmful pesticides. Plant […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Getting Ready For Fall And Winter
Fall is quickly approaching and getting your yard ready now is a wise decision. Sure, it’s still warm outside but soon those long summer days will turn cooler. Getting ready for the winter can be a difficult task if you fail to understand the importance of keeping your yard up during the cooler months. If […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Living Privacy Fences
The poet Robert Frost has been credited with the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” When it comes to privacy fences, like poetry, they are often best seen naturally. Living privacy fences have a number of advantages over artificially constructed ones. First, they’re seen as being a natural part of the landscape but are better […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – All About Azaleas
Azaleas are arguably the South’s (and some of our customer’s) favorite plant. This week’s blog is brought to us by Patrick Thompson, President Alabamense Chapter of the Azalea Society of America and Arborist and Gardener at Auburn University’s Davis Arboretum… Landscaping Birmingham AL – Azaleas and the Related Rhododendrons These […]
Irrigation Birmingham Alabama – Necessary Irrigation Maintenance
“If homeowners with irrigation systems use a certified irrigation professional to perform regular maintenance, they can reduce irrigation water use by 15% or nearly 8,800 gallons of water annually. That’s the equal to the amount of water used to take 500 showers!” – WaterSense, an EPA Partnership Irrigation Birmingham Alabama – Steps to Properly Maintain […]
Landscaping Birmingham AL – Choosing the Right Water Feature for Your Property
Water features are amazing additions to landscaping and although we would love to design them for you if you’re a DIY kind of person there are ways to accomplish it. Many people want add their own water features themselves but they simply don’t know where to start. This blog post is going to focus on […]
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