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Adding spring color is a great way to spruce up any landscape and give it a fresh feel. While adding flowers is a simple enough task, it is still beneficial to plan ahead. You don’t need to know every single detail of your plan in advance, but it does help to have some ideas in mind. As you think about planting some springtime flowers, here are a few simple ways to plan ahead.

 

The winter cold is finally subsiding and the snow is beginning to melt. Just as March often signals the start of spring cleaning indoors, it also reminds us of another space that needs attention after a long winter season—our yard.
It is important to devote some of your spring-cleaning time and energy to your outdoor landscape. Here are five tips for tackling the outdoor spring cleanup:

After winter months in Northeast Ohio spent mostly indoors, many of us are experiencing a strong case of cabin fever by March. This is the perfect time to think about ways to transform your landscape for the spring. Create a serene oasis for rest and relaxation or add a perfect space for entertaining friends and family. Here are a few ideas to jumpstart your backyard transformation:

Weeds are one of—if not the biggest—complaint when it comes to lawn care. Fortunately, with a lawn care maintenance program it is possible to get tough weeds under control and even prevent them from growing in the first place. There are two key ways to control weeds. Pre-emergent herbicides prevent weed seeds from germinating while post-emergent herbicides kill weeds after they’ve already started growing. We will discuss both.

Innovative outdoor designs paired with exacting customer service is the hallmark of the finest landscaping companies. Exscape Designs, known for these high standards and an unfailing commitment to their customers, is pleased to announce that they have received their second ‘Best of Houzz’ Service award and first ‘Best of Houzz’ Design award.

The winter months bring about a huge demand for ice and snow melters, especially in the northern states. You have likely used these products at some point in your life to clear your driveway, sidewalk, and walkway, or at least make them easier to walk on. No matter how convenient these products are, many of them are dangerous to your pets. Let’s take a look at the importance of pet-friendly salt in the winter.

Your lawn plays a major role in your home security. A simple change in your hedge line could be all a burglar needs to move onto the next house on the block. Before you allow your shrubs, trees, weeds, and other lawn care features determine the safety of your family, follow these simple landscaping tips that improve home security.

As the snow starts coming down more readily, we suspect that shoveling the walkway in freezing temperatures is probably pretty low on the list of things you want to do.  To avoid that tedious chore, some homeowners are turning to heated walkways. If you or your family spends any time outdoors in the winter—particularly if you enjoy winter grilling or have a hot tub—it’s definitely something to consider.