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Creating a Landscape Feature Out of Your Pond

When I first bought my home, I was unsure about the man-made pond in the backyard. The water was green and there was no wildlife to be seen. I decided to work with the water feature instead of spending money on fill materials to get rid of the pond. I added a water fountain to the space first that featured a submersible pump and I later added fish. After installing a filtration system and an aeration device, my pond became the central landscaping feature on my property. I made a lot of mistakes as I completed the installations. I had to learn about the biological filtration and I had to figure out how to control algae with shade plants. I want you to have an easier time than I did creating a water feature, so read my blog to find out what you need to do.

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What Types Of Natural Stone Are Good For Outdoor Kitchens?

25 December 2015
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you do quite a bit of entertaining, building an outdoor kitchen can increase the functionality of your backyard, create an inviting space for guests to congregate, and even have a positive impact on your home's value. Although there are many materials you can use in an outdoor kitchen design, here are two types of natural stone that both look great and work well in these environments. Quartzite Quartzite is a hard stone created as a result of the heat and pressure placed upon sandstone. Read More 

Tips For Using Mulch In Your Landscape

1 December 2015
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Mulch can be used for a variety of reasons in your landscape, acting as a finishing touch for flowerbeds or as a way to choke out weed growth alongside concrete driveway or walkways. Mulch can also be used to retain moisture around trees and shrubbery. However, before you use mulch, follow these tips for getting the most benefit out of it for your landscape. Some Differences Between Softwood And Hardwood Mulch Read More 

Go “No Mow” For A Beautiful And Easy Front Yard

10 November 2015
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you're looking for a way to make your front yard easier to maintain and less expensive to keep, a "no mow" yard might be just what you're looking for. A no mow yard is one that foregoes the usual water-intensive grass lawn in favor of a landscape design that keeps the green and the beauty in other forms. Here are 3 tips for creating your own alternative to the traditional front yard look. Read More 

Soft Water Is The Best Water: Keeping Your Brine Tank Clean

1 October 2015
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Having soft water is much better than hard water, right? While you enjoy the benefits of your water softener, it will not last if you are not cleaning it. Yep, that is right - it needs to be cleaned. While cleaning the tank was probably one of the last things on your to-do list, it still needs to happen. If you do not clean the brine tank, you will find that salt deposits build up and your softener will not perform as it should. Read More 

4 Tips For Better Home Security

14 September 2015
 Categories: , Blog

If you are looking to improve your home security, there are several things you can do. The following tips are easy to do and will not only protect your personal belongings when you are away, but will protect your family and pets if a burglar decides to target you while you are at home. Here are some ways to improve your home security. Don't Use Obvious Hide-a-Keys One thing to make sure you do is hide your key in a smart location. Read More