Dog in a small lawn pool

Dog Friendly Landscaping

Dog adoptions went through the roof during the pandemic. Nearly one in five American households added a new pet to their family. Unfortunately many believe a nice yard and dogs don’t mix. However, we landscape with other members of the family in mind,…
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The Magic of Mulch

Many homeowners put mulch around their vegetable and flower beds as well as around the base of trees with regularity, but many do it solely because it looks nice. Turns out, mulch is very important for the health of your landscaping. It helps retain…
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Building a Bat Garden

As more Hudson Valley residents become environmentally conscious, their landscaping and gardening habits are increasingly including the wellbeing of the birds and bees in the region. But what about bats?  Bats are such misunderstood animals, bringing…
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Incredible Edibles

Sometimes, there’s no better grocery store than your own backyard. Whether you love to cook with fresh herbs, are a salad lover, or simply love to pop some sunshine fresh berries in your mouth, an edible garden is perfect for you. Edible gardens…
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Smart Landscaping 101

Planning the landscaping of your personal corner of the world not only increases your property’s value but increases the enjoyment and comfort of your own yard. In addition to thinking about how you and your family use your yard (backyard BBQs, swing…
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Your Landscape Hard at Work in Winter

Many believe their landscaping is asleep in winter, simply waiting for conditions to send plants a signal that spring is at hand. After all, the lawn has stopped growing and all the leaves are gone. The coming of winter does bring about a period of dormancy…
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Landscaping Problems That Hurt Home Value

Aside from unkempt and overgrown yards, there are a few other landscaping situations that are a turn-off to potential buyers. So, if you’re considering putting your home on the market, even it that could be a few years down the line, to consider some…
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Landscaping That Increases Home Value

Home values in the Hudson Valley are at an all-time high as people leave the city for a greener, safer, and more balanced lifestyle. If you are considering selling your home soon or even five years down the road, remember that the outside of your home…
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