Natural grass has its disadvantages. That is particularly true in areas prone to drought or under strict watering mandates. Homeowners who can’t have natural grass, for one reason or another, do have several other options in natural lawn substitutes. Homeowners don’t often think about natural lawn substitutes because most grow up with natural grass. Yet, […]
Category Archives: Garden and Play Areas
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May
May
OOPS. Did you forget that you’re hosting your extended family’s Mother’s Day celebration this year? Relax. The party may be just days away, but you’ve got this! Your backyard is the perfect location for this event, and it’s already looking its spring best. Thank heavens you switched to artificial grass lawn in the backyard […]
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May
May
The next time you hear the phrase “drought tolerant plants” and think of a dusty desert landscape, remember this spring’s superbloom. Wildflowers are native plants, so they are perfectly adapted to their habitat. They can get by just fine, and reproduce as often as necessary to keep their particular flower species going, even when […]
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May
May
Getting your yard ready for spring is a matter of priorities. For example, Sears published a blog article explaining how to prepare your lawn and yard for spring. Among their advice? “Apply fertilizer, pre-emergent and weed killer.” And, our favorite, “Mow early, mow often.” Are they kidding? Chemicals, chemicals, and more chemicals. Mowing, mowing, […]
Those who live in drought-stricken areas long to keep a beautiful yard. Traditional yards with natural grass and trees are not conducive to areas prone to drought. Homeowners can take hope in the fact there are landscape solutions to the challenge. The main thing to remember when looking at landscaping solutions for your lawn is […]
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Apr
Apr
You just bought the home of your dreams. But the yard? Not so dreamy. In fact, it’s a mess – so overgrown it’s hard to know what to tackle first. Take heart, you’ve got this! It’ll be a lot of work, but the results will be well worth the effort. Just take things one […]
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Apr
Apr
Governments on all levels state, local and federal, are in charge of operating a diverse array of taxpayer-funded organizations that use brick-and-mortar buildings. One hidden cost that comes with government buildings is government landscaping However, upkeep is a necessary bill because a well-groomed lawn reflects the entity’s professional image. The price of keeping up appearances […]
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Apr
Apr
April 12, 2019 Featured Application: Playground Turf Replacement at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs, Georgia This week’s Featured Application comes to us from Bobby Baughn and his team at STI of Atlanta. Baughn and his team replaced more than 10,000 square feet of turf at the playground at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in […]
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Apr
Apr
Considering artificial turf for families? Homeowners should be sure they are fully informed about not only the product but also how the new grass will impact their lives. Before choosing synthetic grass for the home, homeowners should know all the facts to avoid the risk of choosing an inferior product that does not serve their […]
Artificial grass is gaining new respect among many in the real estate industry because of its beauty, cost-effectiveness and water conservation. All of that leads indirectly to better resale values of homes. There is no direct link to installing artificial grass with higher resale values. However, most in the real estate industry agree it can […]