If you are purchasing an older home, you likely have a lot of work to do inside making repairs and other changes. One thing you should also consider is the landscaping, as this can make a big difference in the way a property looks. Because you are busy, hire a landscape company to do this work for you. Below are some things they may choose to do to make your landscaping stand out.
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Now that summer is over, you might think that you missed your opportunity to have sod installed in your yard. Luckily, that's not the case. Cooler temperatures and increased rain make fall the perfect time of year to install your new sod. However, you do need to take some steps to ensure the best results. Here are four of those steps.
Remove the Debris
If you're going to install fresh sod, the first thing you need to do is clear the yard.
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Residential and scape lighting and backyard lighting is often seen as functional. It exists to allow you to see more clearly when you're out in the backyard. However, landscape lighting can also be a part of your outdoor decor if you allow it to be. Here are a few specific types of landscape lighting that can double as decor.
Spotlights
Spotlights are small, concentrated lights that shine their light on a specific object or item.
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If you have an oak tree in your yard that is not doing well, there are a variety of diseases that can cause this. In most cases, the tree can be saved but there are some diseases that are deadly to these trees. So you know what to do, keep reading to learn information about two of these diseases and what you can do about it.
Anthracnose
If you see dead areas on the leaves on the lower branches of your oak tree this can be caused by anthracnose.
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A big storm or flood can take down a lot of trees in your neighborhood. Even if a tree in your yard wasn't destroyed in a storm, it could be damaged and at high risk of falling during the next storm. If you have a tree that doesn't look structurally sound after a storm, call a tree service for help. They'll know what to do so the tree isn't a danger on your property.
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