Simple Landscape Upgrades to Enhance Every HOA Community in Greensboro, NC

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Lots of people want their home to be part of an HOA community, whether a stand-alone house, cluster home, condo or townhouse. A homeowner’s association ensures a continuity of style and standards within the neighborhood, affords protection from neighbors with ugly or dangerous habits, and also provides amenities for us to enjoy. Below are some ideas for your HOA
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Common Commercial Landscaping Errors to Avoid

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Landscape maintenance can often be a low priority when running a business. If you lease a space, you are fortunate in that it becomes the property owner’s responsibility, not yours. But what if you are the owner of the building? What are your responsibilities then? Landscaping is a necessary maintenance expense that encompasses more than just pretty flowers.
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Create an Outdoor Living Area

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So very many of us spend our days cooped up inside. When we get home we want to feel the sun shine on our bodies, eat dinner al fresco, relax by a fire with the breeze blowing, or simply watch TV on our covered porch. Our homes are our refuge from the world, and when the weather’s good,
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Benefits of Landscaping in the Fall

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We all start thinking about landscaping in the spring—things start budding and blooming and it reminds us. Everything is waking up, so let’s get started, right? But actually, this might not be the best time to start your landscaping project. Say what??!! So, when should I start my landscaping project? Is fall a good time to do a
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Buy Local
“My name is Pete Bryant the Founder, President and CEO of both Southern Lights & Southern Exposure Landscape Management. We are not a franchise or a large corporation with multiple shareholders. We are a small, locally owned business, and I am that local business owner. As I look back over the last 20 years of being
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Get a Free Guide to Landscape Maintenance

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Located in Summerfield, NC Southern Exposure Landscape Management specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of residential and commercial projects throughout the Greensboro Triad Area (High Point, Jamestown, Burlington, Reidsville, Oak Ridge, Brown Summit, Summerfield). We are the premier Greensboro mulch installer. With over 20 years in business, Southern Exposure has the experience and knowledge to create beautiful garden
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DIY: How to Install a Retaining Wall

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How to Install a Retaining Wall You’ve decided to install a retaining wall—should be easy, right? One’s man’s “easy” is another man’s “Are you kidding me?!” But a retaining wall can be within reach for a DIY project. Prep work is key. Let me repeat that: Prep work is key! Do not skimp here. Without a properly
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What is the Best Grass Seed for Me?

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Best Grass Seed for North Carolina Regions Hey, if you’re lucky enough to live in North Carolina, you’re lucky enough! We’ve got the beach, the mountains, and everything in between. We’ve got great food (including Barbecue!) and plenty of activities to keep you busy. Among the choices you will have to make if you live here will
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Top 10 Low Maintenance Shrubs

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“I want my yard to look good, but I don’t want to sacrifice my weekends working at it! I want to enjoy my yard, not be its slave. And I don’t want it to be boring! What should I plant?” Here are 10 Low Maintenance Shrubs that will have your yard looking great, with little effort
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Fireplace vs Firepit. Which is Better?

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Fireplace vs Firepit. Which is Better for your Home and Landscape? Everyone loves a campfire! But not everyone loves camping. Some of us want to sleep in our own beds, comfortable and critter-free. So how do I get to make my s’mores without having to rough it? Easy—get an outdoor fire feature in your backyard. But how
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