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Landscape Lighting: A Beautiful Detail, Often Forgotten

June 21, 2021 By Rebecca Idseldyke

Landscape is usually designed, installed, looked at and enjoyed in the daylight, so the thought of adding lights into the landscape design is something that can be easily missed. There are several different kinds of lights and different reasons why you would even want landscape lighting, so lets break it all down. But first… did […]

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Filed Under: Hardscape Construction, Landscape Tips, Landscaping, Landscaping Resources, Rosetta Hardscape, Stone Walkways Tagged With: downlighting, driveway lights, garden lights, house lights, landscape at night, landscape design, landscape lighting, Landscapes planning, lights after dark, pathway lights, step lights, tiki lighting, Under water lights, uplighting

Timing Your Landscaping Project

March 15, 2017 By Elle Riccardi

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One of the most common questions we get from clients is, “When’s the best time to get started?” We usually hear it from folks who contact us early or late in the warm season. The general answer is any time- as long as the ground isn’t frozen. But it does vary from project to project. Here’s […]

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Filed Under: Hardscape Construction, Landscape Drainage, Landscape Tips, Landscaping, Landscaping Resources, Lawn Care Services Tagged With: drainage, gutter drains, hardscape project, hardscaping, landscape care, landscape drainage, landscape tips, lawn care, lawn installation, planting, planting installation

Nine Summer Landscape Care Tips

June 20, 2016 By Elle Riccardi

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For Your Lawn… Reality time: no matter how drought-tolerant the grass, if you want it to stay green, you must water it. Whether by hand or using an irrigation system, daily watering is the only thing that will keep your lawn green during the scorching weather. The other option is to let your lawn go […]

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Filed Under: Landscape Tips, Landscaping, Landscaping Resources Tagged With: grass, hardscape, landscape care, landscape lighting, lawn care, outdoor living, storm water management

Tips for Caring for a New Lawn

June 14, 2016 By Elle Riccardi

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It’s that time of year! You’ve had your spring cleanup, you’ve cleared out old brush, or you’ve finished your recent hardscaping project. No matter what, you’ve just had new lawn installed, and now, you just can’t wait to see that first green up. Immediately after seeding, keep the very top layer of soil moist. Keeping […]

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Filed Under: Landscaping, Landscaping Resources, Lawn Care Services Tagged With: grass, lawn care, planting

Building a Landscape Budget – “But What Will it Cost?”

March 2, 2016 By Elle Riccardi

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“But what will it Cost?” That’s probably the most frequently asked question in the industry. We’d love to answer it for you – really, we would. But, it’s not that simple. Landscapes are as individual as their owners, meaning they come with unique strengths and pitfalls. So when it comes to cost, no matter how identical […]

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Filed Under: Hardscape Construction, Landscaping, Landscaping Resources, Stormwater Management Tagged With: landscaping, outdoor living

Fall Landscape Checklist

September 23, 2015 By Elle Riccardi

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Fall has arrived! We’ve compiled a list of fall landscape chores that often get forgotten. Get your landscape ready for winter and give it a leg up in the spring by ticking off a few items on this check list. Fertilize your lawn. September usually brings a break from heat and dry weather, so it’s […]

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Filed Under: Landscape Drainage, Landscaping Resources, Lawn Care Services, Outdoor Fire Pits, Pruning, Stormwater Management Tagged With: autumn, beds, bulbs, drainage, grass, mulch, perennials, plants, shrubs, spring, trees

Why You Should Fertilize in the Fall

September 15, 2015 By Elle Riccardi

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Fall is sort of the unsung savior of the landscaping world. It’s one last hurrah for your landscape before the winter blankets it in snow, and it marks the end of heat and droughts during the summer. For those last weeks in September, October and November, your lawn and plants can thrive again. You may […]

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Filed Under: Landscaping, Landscaping Resources, Lawn Care Services Tagged With: autumn, fertilize, grass, lawn care, shrubs, trees

A Soggy Slope: Case Study

August 19, 2015 By Elle Riccardi

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The Problem Slopes can give your landscape definition and variety, but they come with their own set of pitfalls. The most common issues we see relate to drainage, as was the case with this client from Highland, NY. Their pool yard sat directly at the foot of the hill in their backyard. During storms and […]

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Filed Under: Case Studies, Landscape Drainage, Landscaping, Landscaping Resources, Stormwater Management Tagged With: drainage, french drain, landscape drainage

6 Tips for Planning a Landscaping Project Wisely

June 22, 2015 By Elle Riccardi

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Thinking about adding to or redesigning your landscape this summer? Any construction project can be overwhelming at first, but as with anything else, taking things step by step is key. So we put together a quick outline to help you get a handle on things ahead of time. 1. Figure Out Your Endgame. This may […]

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Filed Under: Hardscape Construction, Landscape Drainage, Landscaping, Landscaping Resources Tagged With: drainage, fire pit, hardscape, land development, landscape planning, landscaping, outdoor living, patio, storm water management

Winter Landscape Care Tips

December 30, 2014 By Elle Riccardi

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You’ve raked, mulched, fertilized, and put those beds to rest, but landscape care doesn’t stop on December 21.  Here are a few tips on how to keep caring for your landscape through the cold months. After a storm, gently brush built-up snow from your shrubs and small trees. However, if they’re covered in ice, leave […]

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Filed Under: Landscaping, Landscaping Resources, Lawn Care Services, Snow & Ice Removal Tagged With: landscape care, plant care, snow removal

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