How do you begin to design a patio or outdoor living space that suites the needs of your family? There are a few basic questions to ask yourself before a preliminary layout is created. Here are some things to think about: 1. What activities do you wish to accommodate within the living space? - This could could be grilling, enjoying time around a fire, eating meals at a table, spending time in a hot tub, entertaining guests on the weekends, etc... 2. How much privacy is desire

Soil structures consist of (3) soil particles, which range in various sizes. There is sand, which is the largest, then silt which is slightly smaller than sand, and finally there is clay, which are the smallest particles in soil. Here is an overview of the qualities of each particulates properties: 1. Sand: This large, hard fragment of rock (in perspective to soil structure) creates airspace in the soil, relating to good drainage, however the nutrient holding capacities of sa

Now is a great time for Spring landscape maintenance! With a lot of people being stuck at home, now is a great time to get some chores done around the yard so you can feel good about your landscape as everything starts to green up and families spend more and more time outside! Here are some things that are perfect to get done around the yard right now! 1. Trimming shrubs and trees around the house: Making sure that limbs and shrubs are trimmed away from the siding, soffits an