20 Plants to Avoid if You have A Furry Friend

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We love our fur-babies, don’t we? And most of us know chocolate and grapes are no-nos for dogs. But have you thought about outside? If you have a pet who gets into things, you may want to avoid the following plants, or make them inaccessible to your four-legged friend. Generally, please don’t allow your pets to eat any
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Have Dead Grass? Bring Your Lawn Back to Life

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“Brown and crunchy” sounds delicious, but it’s not what you want from your lawn. “Soft and green” is the goal here. But sometimes things get out of control and before you know it, you’re looking at a front yard that’s crispier than your favorite potato chip. So how do you get back to the lush green carpet
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Natural Stone vs Concrete Pavers

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Natural Stone vs Concrete Pavers You’re envisioning a beautiful outside space, with a firepit, and a seat wall. Maybe even a water feature. You want a beautiful area to relax and entertain in. It used to be you had limited choices: a wooden deck that required yearly staining and maintenance; or perhaps a concrete blob; or pricey
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Deck or Patio? Which is Better for Me?

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Which is Better? A Deck or Patio? Typically, a patio may or may not be adjacent to the house and is built on the ground out of concrete, brick, stone or other “hard” material. Decks, generally built of wood or vinyl, are attached to the house and are above the ground with a support structure to hold
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What Does Poison Ivy Look Like and How Do I Treat it?

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What does poison ivy look like and how do I treat it? Poison ivy doesn’t look the same all year long, but it can cause problems all year long! In the spring, the green leaves, clustered in three, have a notch or notches. . . except when then don’t.  The leaves turn reddish–sometimes intensely, sometimes
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What to Look for When Purchasing Outdoor Patio Furniture

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What to Look for When Purchasing Outdoor Patio Furniture Most of us like to be outside when weather permits.  Good outdoor patio furniture will allow you to effectively add another “room” to your house.  There are so many options out there, and taking all the elements into account will help you to make the right
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Before and After: Dyed Brown Mulch

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Project Details: Location: Greensboro, NC Budget: $ Duration: One Day Materials: 20 yards of Dyed Brown Mulch  Greensboro Mulch Installer Mulch is the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to landscaping. Not only does it boost curb appeal, but mulch has many benefits to your landscape as well. You can read about those benefits HERE.
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Before and After: Two Patios are better than One

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Project Details: Location: Greensboro, NC 27408. Lands End Community. Greensboro Triad. Budget: $$ Duration: One Week Materials: Tennessee Fieldstone (Seatwall) Belgard ‘Fossil Beige’ Dublin Cobble (Patios) Project Scope: This homeowner decided that one patio simply wasn’t enough, so she got one for the backyard and one in the courtyard. She had a small area between her house and
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Before and After: Outdoor Retreat

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Project Details: Location: Greensboro, NC 27455. Ridgewood. Greensboro Triad. Budget: $$ Duration: A Week and a Half Materials: Rockwood Kit Grande Circle (Fire Pit) Belgard ‘Ardennes Grey’ Dublin Cobble (Patio) Project Scope: This homeowner loved their deck, but wanted an extra area to entertain guests and roast marshmallows by the fire. After all, decks are
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Mix It Up: Natural Stone Kitchen and Concrete Paver Patio

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Project Details: Location: Burlington, NC. Greensboro suburb Budget: $$$ Duration: Two Weeks Materials: Patio: Belgard Dublin Cobble in Fossil. Seatwall: Belgard Keystone Stonegate block with bullnose cap. Kitchen: Natural Tennessee Field stone stacked with granite counter tops.   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
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