How to Build a Retaining Wall
Retaining walls are built with a purpose in mind. However, today many retaining walls are seen as a landscaping addition, rather than a soil erosion stopper. Retaining…
Should I Seed or Sod My Lawn?
Now’s the time to be thinking about the future health of your lawn. As we are still in the dog days of summer, later this season is…
Everything You Need to Know About Grub Control
Lawn grubs are known by many names: Japanese beetles, June beetles, chafers, and more. These white C-shaped larvae live under the soil, eating organic matter and grassroots….
Landscaping Q&A: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Check out our feature on Porch.com! Tips and tricks for landscaping around a house. 1. Decide how much space you want to landscape vs how much…
The Importance of Fertilizing Your Lawn
Warmer temperatures are beginning to hit here in the Columbia area. Spring is underway and those summer months are just around the corner. At this point, you’re…
How to Replace a Busted Sprinkler Head
Spring is here, and what great news that is. While life still doesn’t feel quite normal, watering your lawn might be the right reassurance that regular everyday…
Turning on Your Sprinkler System After Winter
Spring is on its way. I know these freezing temperatures make you laugh at that statement, but soon enough lawns will need mowing and flowers watering. That…
The Best Way to Shovel Snow
You may not realize it, but shoveling snow posses a serious health threat to Americans during the winter months. Every year in the United States, roughly 100…