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French drain installation and purpose: What it does and when to use one Before delving into a description of French drains, it’s important to first make the distinction with trench drains as the two are often confused. A trench drain is a long, pre-fabricated channel with a grate on its top side that collects water, [...]
Drainage solutions for Santa Barbara soil types Water is a vital component to the health and vitality of our landscapes. Yet, it is certainly possible to have too much of a good thing. When yards don’t drain properly, plants become waterlogged and mold can grow. Just by looking at our property we can see how [...]
Drainage systems for the Santa Barbara landscape There is perhaps nothing more prohibitive to spending time outside than a lawn that is squishy and wet. Hard to walk on and not fun to play in, a poorly drained backyard can be incredibly frustrating for the homeowner who enjoys being outdoors. Plants, too, suffer from too [...]
Senior-Friendly Tips to Help Your Green Thumb Flourish Gardening is a hobby, passion, and lifestyle for many people. Spending time outdoors and seeing the fruits of your labor is rewarding, but as we get older it can become more difficult to get down and dig in the dirt. Rather than let your green thumb turn [...]
7 Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Tips for a Greener Yard This Summer Maintaining a beautiful yard is a point of pride for many homeowners. From keeping the grass mowed to planting flowers and manicuring shrubbery, a lot goes into keeping a yard up to standard. For households that experience the occasional drought, the need to conserve water [...]
Budget-Friendly Tips for Selling Your Home When You Have Kids Photo via Pixabay Keeping your home spotless for showings can feel impossible when you have small kids running around. Add a tight budget and a busy schedule to juggle, and selling your home becomes extremely stressful. Like anything complicated in life, planning ahead can save [...]
Six Simple Projects to Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal Are you thinking about putting your house on the market? Is it finally time to start having friends over for barbecues? Or, would you just like your home to look more impressive from the road? Whatever your aspirations, enhancing curb appeal is one of the easiest [...]
Gardening is a Hobby with Benefits If you love the outdoors, enjoy being in your yard, and don’t mind getting a little dirty, you might wish to consider taking up gardening. The benefits of digging in the dirty are many. It gives people a chance to slow down, tune out their busy minds, and enjoy [...]
How to Create Fire Resistant Landscaping Wildfires are destructive, deadly, and difficult to stop, but many experts agree that fire-smart landscaping is your home’s best line of defense. Follow these landscape design and maintenance tips to help keep your home safe. Designing a Fire Resistant Yard Use stone patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscape [...]
Fall is Here, Is Your Home Ready? The warm array of autumn colors blanketing the landscape are a sure sign that it’s time to prep your home for the long winter. Get your home, lawn, and garden ready for cold weather with these tips. Home Start in the garage. Organize the tools for fall and [...]
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