How to Achieve Better Yard Drainage Wet areas in your yard can be an eyesore and a headache. Grass that is under water too long will die. You can’t mow these areas, and people repeatedly track mud into your house. When soggy spots are near your home, it can result in leaks in your basement… READ MORE
What Are Drainage Swales? When you think of the landscaping around your Lemont, Illinois home or business (or your home of business in neighboring Romeoville, Palisades, or Bolingbrook) you’re likely to think first of trees, flowerbeds, and similar features. But drainage swales can be an equally important or even more important part of your landscaping…. READ MORE
Enhancing the Beauty of Your Summer Garden As any experienced gardener will tell you, there are a number of things you can and in some cases must do to achieve a summer garden you can be proud of. To get you started, here are two tips, the first dealing with one of the most basic… READ MORE
There is more life below the soil surface than there is above and much of that life is so tiny it is difficult or actually impossible to see without the aid of a microscope. These tiny life forms include mites, springtails, nematodes, viruses, algae, bacteria, yeast, actinomycetes, fungi, and protozoa. An astounding 50 billion microbes can live… READ MORE
Who needs a horticultural battle? A great looking landscape can be possible but if you are not careful with the plants you choose you will be in for a constant battle. You can only change the soil so much and for so long, you can’t change rainfall and sun levels in your yard, and eventually,… READ MORE
Every lawn is different in both the way it is designed and the way it is maintained. Reviving your lawn after the winter months comes down to what plants you have as well as the amount and type of damage you see once the thaws hit. Once the frost is beginning to let up and… READ MORE
Saving water in your landscape doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Most people know that they should save water but few know how to do it effectively and easily. Here are a few suggestions and tips to save water that can help you reduce water waste and help protect the environment and our natural… READ MORE
Gardening is a wonderful activity that has many benefits. It can help you stay active and be healthier. It allows you the opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature. It can provide you with fresh food and beautiful flowers to enjoy. It can also increase the value and appeal of your home. If you are… READ MORE
Homeowners across the state enjoy beautiful shade and ornamental trees in their landscapes. Trees are a wonderful addition to any yard, but they must be properly cared for and maintained in order to keep them healthy and beautiful. This is the time of year where preparations need to begin so trees are properly protected and… READ MORE
Many homeowners enjoy working in their yard and like keeping their landscapes looking the best that they can. The inspiration for color schemes can come from many places. “Looking at natural landscapes and all of the subtle color combinations that nature produces can be great inspiration for designing gardens. A sunset might inspire a warm… READ MORE
