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Make Your Outdoor Space Perfect for Summer Parties

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on April 22, 2019 - 9:58am

Everyone loves summer because of the opportunities it grants us to enjoy the great outdoors!

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Pros Say These Are the Top Landscaping Trends of 2019

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on January 24, 2019 - 12:25pm

As it does each year, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has announced its official predictions for the top landscaping trends for 2019. The NALP draws upon the experience and expertise of the industry’s 1 million landscape, lawn care, irrigation, and tree care professionals in order to arrive at just five design trends which will most influence the outdoor spaces of homes across America during the upcoming year. Keep reading to learn which colors, materials, and design elements they expect to surge in popularity!

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These Exterior Improvements Yield the Best Returns

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on May 29, 2018 - 11:30am

When considering whether to invest money into a home project, it's important to consider the context. For homeowners who plan on selling in the near future, the key thing to consider is the Return on Investment (ROI), or the proportion of money expected to be recouped by the project's resulting increase in home value. In contrast, owners who plan on staying put will want to focus on adding to their own happiness with the home. In this post, you can learn which outdoor improvements yield the best returns in both money and happiness! There are even some great options that can satisfy both owners and future buyers! 

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Trees Are Valuable in More Ways Than One

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on March 22, 2018 - 1:28pm

It seems reasonable to assume that most people consider trees to be a positive landscaping feature. Following that train of thought, most people would probably guess (correctly) that houses with trees sell for more money than houses without trees; however, far fewer people would be able to correctly guess the size of the price difference. Go ahead, decide on a number in your head. Ready for the answer? According to the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station, having even a single tree in front of an urban house increases that home’s sale price by an average of $7,130! Even if you don't plan on selling, that same tree can provide serious benefits in other ways as well.

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