Landscaping on a hill can be difficult because of the physical effort it can take and because of water erosion. The problem landscapers face is that every time it rains the roots on your shrubs and plants become just a little more exposed. Then eventually they lose their rooting altogether and the plants die and get washed […]
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Mulching around trees will not only look good in your front yard landscape, but will also improve the soil’s moisture retention capacity. Mulching your trees and shrubs also reduces the amount of soil erosion, keeps the soil cool, and provides additional nutrients for healthy plants. And it minimizes potential damage to your tree from mowers and
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We’re still in the grasp of winter here in mid-Missouri, and we know that winter can be hard on landscaping. When it comes to maintaining hardscapes, the formation of significant cracks or chips in all types of paving stones can be really bad. Still, when you are careful to do proper hardscape maintenance in the
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It’s February and as people start getting cabin fever, thoughts turn to spring. With springtime comes gardening and landscaping. And with gardening and landscaping comes…mulching! So, to provide an overview, what is mulching? Most people view it as simply spreading mulch around plants for decoration and water preservation. But let’s go deeper. So, what is
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When to mulch? Excellent question! This is because timing is critical when it comes to applying mulch in your garden or landscape. Mulching is the process of applying some type of organic compost on the soil surface to protect it and to enhance its condition for growing healthy plants. Timing matters greatly because doing so too
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Patio pavers require proper installation to help ensure that the sidewalk, patio, or drive that you are paving lasts for years to come. As you learn how to lay patio pavers you’ll need to spend time and work prepping the area adequately. If you skimp on this labor-intensive aspect of the job, you will soon
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There are lots of backyard fire pit ideas landscaping lovers are building into their outdoor living spaces. Fire features are extremely popular among people who love the outdoors. Imagine sitting in your own private retreat beneath the stars, sipping coffee or hot chocolate as you relax or visit with those you enjoy spending time with.
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What would you like to have in your dream yard landscaping plan? Would you love to have a pool? Or maybe a waterfall and a small creek? Maybe it’s just a nice raised flower bed you desire. Whatever you want to have in your yard, simple landscaping strategies can get you there. Read on for
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Even though it’s getting colder, that doesn’t mean that you can no longer make excellent use of the off-season here at the Lake to implement some nice hardscape projects in your yard. Most hardscape projects can be worked on throughout much of the winter here in Missouri. Retaining walls, walkways, fire pits, stone stairs, and driveways (just
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Most homeowners desire an attractive, well-designed yard and outdoor living space. However, Lake of the Ozarks landscaping usually comes with some challenges that must be overcome. Our long sloping hills, excavating in rocky soil, the need to reclaim unusable space. And serious erosion problems are common in the Ozarks! Want to hire the #1 Company for Lake
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