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Incorporating Dry Creek Beds Into Your Landscape

A Functional and Beautiful Drainage Solution Dry creek beds are one of the most versatile and visually appealing solutions for homeowners dealing with drainage issues. These features mimic natural streambeds and are designed to redirect stormwater runoff in a way that blends seamlessly into your landscape design. For homeowners in Harford County and surrounding areas,…

Drainage solutions in Harford County

What Is a Drainage Swale and Where Should It Be Used in My Landscape?

Understanding Drainage in Landscaping Drainage is one of the most critical—and often overlooked—aspects of a healthy landscape. Without proper drainage, water can pool around your foundation, flood planting beds, erode soil, or damage hardscaping features. One effective way to manage stormwater runoff and control erosion is by using a drainage swale. If you’re a homeowner…

How to Handle Elevation Changes in Your Landscape

How To Handle Elevation Changes In Your Landscape

Maryland homeowners often face the challenge of landscaping properties with uneven terrain. Whether you have a sloped backyard, an elevated front yard above a driveway, or a walk-out basement with a higher surrounding yard, managing elevation changes can seem daunting. However, with the right strategies, these challenges can be transformed into stunning and functional outdoor…

Creative Drainage Solutions For Maryland Homeowners

Creative Drainage Solutions For Maryland Homes

In Harford County, Maryland, the combination of heavy rains, clay-heavy soil, and varying terrain can create significant drainage challenges for homeowners. Poor water management can result in water pooling, soggy areas in your lawns and gardens, erosion, or even foundation damage to your structures. However, with effective drainage solutions, you can protect your property and…

mulch installation

Why You Should Add Fresh Mulch to Your Landscape & Garden Beds

WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch is any material that covers the ground’s surface to form a protective layer. It’s designed to mimic what happens typically in nature when plant debris and fallen leaves blanket the soil. When you add mulch to your landscape and garden, it creates healthier soil by conserving moisture, reducing erosion, stabilizing temperatures,…

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Plant Hardiness Zones & How to Choose The Best Plants for Your Zone

Even for the most veteran gardeners, landscaping and gardening can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your yard is beautiful and lush, full of thriving greenery, and the next, leaves are falling early, and things just aren’t blooming the way they’re supposed to. Plants, trees, and shrubs can be temperamental, high-maintenance, and fussy at…

landscape design

Ideas for a Sloped Yard

If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…

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How to Landscape with Rocks & Natural Stones

Rocks and natural stones can do so much to enhance the look of your landscape and solve many everyday landscaping needs. Unlike some trees/shrubs/plants, they look the same year-round, help with stabilization and retainment, and are nature’s sculptures. We’ve put together some information about some of the many different types of rock and stones out…

Hardscaping vs. Softscaping: What You Should Know

Hardscaping vs. Softscaping: What You Should Know

Do you stroll through your neighborhood eyeing the beautiful landscaping of your neighbors, wishing you could turn your yard into something more than a patch of grass? Landscape planning and design can feel like one of the most daunting parts of homeownership, whether you are a first-time homeowner or have owned a home for years….