Summer is here, and the living should be easy! Good news on that front – we’ve rounded up six of our popular summer blogs on everything from pond care to landscape maintenance that will make your life both easier and more beautiful!
Read one, read them all, and get busy enjoying the season.
5 Tips For Keeping Your Pond And Fish Healthy Through Hot Summer Days
Summer is notorious for wrecking havoc with a pond. Hot temperatures, dry (or soggy!) conditions, and long vacations that leave your pond unattended can have less than pleasant consequences.
But don’t worry, because you can head off a lot of those troubles with good care practices. Implementing some simple summer routines will actually be less work for you, because you won’t have to contend with algae outbreaks, sick fish, and other woes.
Outdoor Living Essentials For Your Summer Landscape
Imagine walking out into your back yard on a summer day (or evening!) and immersing yourself in your own private oasis. Beautiful sights, soothing sounds, lovely scents, plenty of space to relax and unwind… all this can be yours if you plan your space well.
Yes, you could plan that pool you’ve always been dreaming of, or install a fantastic patio or outdoor cooking area. But there are other things you can do that will make a big impact on how you use your space. Learn about some of these often overlooked essentials for creating a great outdoor living space.
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Great Summer Landscaping
The title says it all! Don’t waste time on busy work or misguided tasks. From planting to pruning, watering and bug-proofing, it’s important to tackle the right maintenance chores and avoid the ones that can have unpleasant effects.
Find out what to do – and not to do – to keep your summer landscape looking great, with less work and more time to enjoy it
Low Maintenance Landscape Ideas For A Stress-Free Summer
You could spend weekends with a lawn mower and weed whacker… or you could design simple maintenance into your landscape from the ground up.
No landscape is completely maintenance-free, but you might be surprised by how some simple design choices can make the difference between a yard that requires hours of sweat and labor, or one that you can sit back and enjoy this season. Read more to get beautiful ideas for making your life easier!
Summer Landscaping Ideas That Will Make You Love Staying Home
Not going to make it to your favorite vacation spot this summer? Or perhaps you’re tired of globe-trotting and want some peaceful time at home. Either way, there’s no reason why your own back yard can’t be your best staycation spot ever.
Whether you want to get outside to play, dine, relax, swim, garden, or just take in the sights and sounds of nature, we’ve got ideas to get you dreaming and planning.
Spotlight On: Coneflower, Best Friend Of Butterflies And Back Yards
Every summer garden has at least one fantastic seasonal flower, and we happen to be partial to this one. Coneflower is one of the most recognizable – and hardiest – summer bloom, and will grace your gardens in just about every shade of the rainbow.
It’s also a magnet for desirable wildlife, and as an added bonus, it’s deer-resistant. Find out more about what makes this flower so great, and why you need them in your garden.
Summer won’t last forever, so why not make it a season to enjoy and remember? If you’re looking forward to spending time outdoors and want the gardens, patios, cooking areas, seating spaces and more to make it your best year ever, contact us for a consultation. We’ll explore the possibilities with you and put together a plan that will make every one of your dreams come true.
