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Downspout Drain Installed
Downspout drains are an important part of proper drainage around a house foundation. The first step is always to determine whether or not there is enough downhill slope for sufficient gravity flow, typically a minimum of a half-inch drop per foot of run. Piling the removed soil on a tarp or wheelbarrow makes backfilling the trench [...]

Happy Client in Leawood
This retaining wall was completed today for Bev, a Leawood, Kansas resident and master gardener. Bev had an existing retaining wall made of limestone slabs that were crumbling into pieces. She wanted to hide this unsightly wall and create more space for gardening. The material she selected is Olde Quarry Stone in Coffee Creek color. [...]

The Multi-purpose Wall
Enjoy the many benefits a well-designed retaining wall has to offer.

Terrace Wall
Terrace walls can turn a problem area into a focal point.

March Gardening Tips
Here are some tips to help ensure your plants come through the winter and are ready for new spring growth. Water all plantings, especially those put in the ground last year. Soak the root zone now that the ground has thawed. Check mulch depth around hydrangeas, azaleas and other tender plants like Pieris. Add mulch [...]

The Master Plan: Landscaping Designed for Success
Whenever I hear the phrase, “Plan your work and work your plan” it reminds me why so many landscapes are not all that they could be. Often a landscape project is started with good intentions but without a clear picture of the outcome in mind. In these cases the ‘solution’ can create more problems and [...]

Ten Steps for Successful Tree Planting
1. Select the right tree for the right location – avoid future problems. Be aware of the mature height and spread of all trees. Keep tall trees away from power lines. 2. Move and store properly – never carry a tree by its trunk, and keep the pot or root-ball moist and in shady location [...]

Rose Care
Knock Out Rose Care: One of the most popular plants in recent years has been the “Knock Out” rose. This red rose blooms from early spring through fall. Questions often arise on how to prune this plant. When it comes to pruning, the Knock Out rose should be thought of as a shrub growing 4-5 [...]

Shrubs To Be Pruned After Blooming
The best time to prune shrubs that bloom on year-old wood is just after the blossoms have faded. You should then allow the shrub to grow new branches and to form the buds that will bloom the following year. The following shrubs bloom only on year-old wood: Azalea Barberry Honeysuckle Butterfly Bush Mock Orange Smoke [...]

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Downspout Drain Installed Downspout drains are an important part of proper drainage around a house foundation. The first step is always to determine whether or not there is enough downhill slope for sufficient gravity flow, typically a minimum of a half-inch drop per foot of run. Piling the removed soil on a tarp or wheelbarrow makes backfilling the trench [...] Happy Client in Leawood This retaining wall was completed today for Bev, a Leawood, Kansas resident and master gardener. Bev had an existing retaining wall made of limestone slabs that were crumbling into pieces. She wanted to hide this unsightly wall and create more space for gardening. The material she selected is Olde Quarry Stone in Coffee Creek color. [...] The Multi-purpose Wall Enjoy the many benefits a well-designed retaining wall has to offer. Terrace Wall Terrace walls can turn a problem area into a focal point. March Gardening Tips Here are some tips to help ensure your plants come through the winter and are ready for new spring growth. Water all plantings, especially those put in the ground last year. Soak the root zone now that the ground has thawed. Check mulch depth around hydrangeas, azaleas and other tender plants like Pieris. Add mulch [...] The Master Plan: Landscaping Designed for Success Whenever I hear the phrase, “Plan your work and work your plan” it reminds me why so many landscapes are not all that they could be. Often a landscape project is started with good intentions but without a clear picture of the outcome in mind. In these cases the ‘solution’ can create more problems and [...] Ten Steps for Successful Tree Planting 1. Select the right tree for the right location – avoid future problems. Be aware of the mature height and spread of all trees. Keep tall trees away from power lines. 2. Move and store properly – never carry a tree by its trunk, and keep the pot or root-ball moist and in shady location [...] Rose Care Knock Out Rose Care: One of the most popular plants in recent years has been the “Knock Out” rose. This red rose blooms from early spring through fall. Questions often arise on how to prune this plant. When it comes to pruning, the Knock Out rose should be thought of as a shrub growing 4-5 [...] Shrubs To Be Pruned After Blooming The best time to prune shrubs that bloom on year-old wood is just after the blossoms have faded. You should then allow the shrub to grow new branches and to form the buds that will bloom the following year. The following shrubs bloom only on year-old wood: Azalea Barberry Honeysuckle Butterfly Bush Mock Orange Smoke [...] By: Maryland Real Estate \| Baltimore Real Estate \| Annapolis Real Estate Generated by Free RSS to HTML v1.27
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