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If you’ve just had grass seed laid down for a new lawn, there are a few measures you can take to get things off to a good start. This little attention goes a long way in providing years of beauty and enjoyment.

After months of gray skies and cold weather, it’s always surprising when spring finally comes, followed by those balmy summer days. You’re probably ready to spend as much time outdoors as possible, and when you add a backyard kitchen to your outdoor space, you can spend even more time in nature and sunshine. 

A great way to beat the winter blues, short of traveling to a warm, sunny island in the Caribbean, is to plan your landscape design to enhance your experience when warmer weather arrives.

By adding structures to your landscape, such as pergolas and gazebos, you can extend your outdoor living space and in doing so maximize the amount of time you’re able to spend outside.

While on the topic of pergolas and gazebos, it’s important to note what sets these two types of structures apart. As you learn more about their unique characteristics, you’ll have a better idea of which one is the best option for your Northeast Ohio backyard.

With proper planning, you can enjoy your landscaping all throughout the day and year, including evenings and those darker days of winter. Knowing how to select landscape lighting, or alter the lighting you already have outdoors, is key to achieving this.

Saving money and getting a great-looking lawn and landscape in the spring starts with you! This simple guide will save you the costs of expensive treatments by proactively eliminating issues.

You understand that pavers can add ROI to your home and serve a practical purpose — so now it’s time to learn how to landscape around a paver patio to maximize its aesthetic appeal.

To do so, start viewing the world through the eyes of a classic landscape painter, such as Claude Lorrain. In “Landscape at Dusk,” what do you notice about his use of color, light, positioning, contrast and framing?

In the scope of your backyard, a paver patio is like the flat expanse of land in the middle of the painting. Everything around it frames it, adding depth and contrast. And with the right approach, you — like Lorrain — can turn the landscape around your paver patio (and the patio itself) into its own work of art.

It’s a new year — and with it comes new ideas to improve your home, from the inside out. While homeowners may still be cozied up inside amid winter temperatures in Cleveland, Ohio, there’s no better time to grab inspiration for revamping your landscape in 2021. That way, by the time spring arrives, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running with your vision and turn it into a reality.

If you’re looking for a landscape investment that has a significant impact on your home value, a paver driveway fits the bill. The reasons, as we’ll show here, stretch from their aesthetic appeal and long-term durability to — with the proper choice of pavers — innate environmental benefits.

Having the perfect Northeast Ohio lawn requires some proper TLC on the part of homeowners. We’ll help you understand where to focus your efforts to ensure a healthy, lush lawn throughout every season.