Garden Blogs

In the Mid-Atlantic Region, where hot and dry summers are common, incorporating native plants into xeriscape designs offers numerous benefits. This comprehensive guide explores a selection of native, drought-tolerant plants for xeriscaping in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States, highlighting their unique characteristics, adaptability, and the ecological advantages they bring to the landscape.

Thinking about sprucing up your landscape, but are unsure of how? Landscaping with boulders is something that you may not have thought about! Although rocks and boulders may seem intimidating, you do not need landscape designers to incorporate them into your garden. There are many different ways to incorporate boulders into your next DIY landscape project!

In this blog, we will explore the different uses of stones and pavers to create a balanced effect in your landscape.

A retaining wall is used for supporting soil and allows you to maintain soils at two different levels. While retaining walls are considered structural, there is no reason they can’t be an attractive element in your landscape. Keep reading to see how you can make your retaining wall attractive in your landscape.

You’re a weekend DIY warrior and you’re ready for your next project. With warm weather approaching, you’re mulling over the idea of installing a new paver patio. There are a ton of articles online with instructions for getting this job done. While you certainly can do it yourself, the bigger question is, should you?

Your new paver patio will enhance your outdoor living space so you can entertain family and friends and spend more time outdoors. But, putting in your own patio is NOT a weekend project. Shoveling, planning, designing, selecting pavers, hiring a crew, getting the equipment together and weather conditions can make your patio project last months instead of days. Plus, it takes a lot of strength and stamina to operate the equipment needed to install a patio. Hiring an expert will ensure that your patio will be installed quickly and correctly, while designed to fit your budget, space, and lifestyle.