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Why Landscaping Could Help Homeowners in the Long Run
It’s no secret that a goood-looking lawn can entice buyers when selling a home, but homeowners may not realize just how much they can benefit from even the smallest investments of time and money in their home exteriors. According to the Top Agent...
Revitalize Your Landscape On a Budget
Many homeowners think they have to spend tons of green to get green in their landscape, but that isn't necessarily so. Homeowners can improve their landscapes without digging themselves into...
Learning How To Properly Mulch Can Save Your Trees
Mulches have become a standard element of most landscape plantings. Mulches are commonly used to enhance the beauty of landscapes, suppress weeds, conserve soil moisture, and buffer plants from the damaging effects of traffic and lawn equipment....
What To Know About Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
Modern homes showcase many dazzling features, but perhaps none draw as much instant attention as floor-to-ceiling windows. Often seen in high-rise apartments that boast panoramic city views,...
Wood Floor Installation Dos And Don'ts
Jaw-dropping features can sell a home in a heartbeat. A penthouse apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows and a panoramic view of a city skyline likely won't prove a hard sell, nor will a home with...
Lawn Lovin': Summertime Servicing
The summer season is right around the corner and many of us are so excited for warm summer days lounging by the pool side or hosting cookouts for family and friends. It’s important for lawn care nuts to keep grass strong and healthy as the...
Garden Upkeep: 8 Tips for Summer Maintenance
The summer season is approaching and as all of us garden-lovers know, this could mean stress for your plants. Some heat resistant plants enjoy the heat, though. Regardless, it’s good to know what will ultimately help your garden flourish during...
What to Know About Recycled Items
Many of today’s adults grew up recycling bottles, cans and paper products. That’s made it easy to take the benefits of recycling for granted. • Residents of the United States discard 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Recycling just one...
How To Conserve Energy While Keeping the AC On
Air conditioning is a welcome luxury come the dog days of summer. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer afternoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of...
For Clean Air and a Clean Chesapeake, Electrify Lawn Care
By HARRY CAMPBELL, DOUG MYERS, JOSEPH WOOD There’s a good chance, if you use a gas-powered lawn mower, that maintaining your lawn is worse for the environment than your morning commute. In some cases, far worse. Running a typical gas mower for one...
How To Corral A Crabgrass Infestation
A well-manicured lawn adds undeniable curb appeal to a property. Homeowners who take pride in their lawns should know that they can take that pride all the way to the bank, as investing in a pristine...
Fire Ant Control: Finding and Getting Rid of the Pests
Every homeowner has experienced an ant hill in their lawn at some point. If not, consider yourself one of the lucky few. Not only is an ant hill unappealing to look at, but the ants can bite or sting you, your family and your pets. One of the worst...