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Category: DIY Landscaping

Get a Free Guide to Landscape Maintenance

Monday, 10 October 2016 by Pete Bryant
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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

Wednesday, 21 September 2016 by Pete Bryant
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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 Does Poison Ivy Look Like and How Do I Treat it?

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 by Pete Bryant
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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 Do I Do With Mums After the Fall?

Monday, 15 August 2016 by Pete Bryant
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What do I do with Mums after the Fall? Chrysanthemum, otherwise known as mums are one of the most popular flowers for landscape decor as well as autumn/fall plantings. These hardy, usually brightly colored perennial plants are confused by most people as annuals. As a result, mums are mostly purchased in September and October and
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Best Flower Bed Ideas- 7 Things to Remember

Saturday, 13 August 2016 by Pete Bryant
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Best Flower Bed Ideas When you’ve got some space in your yard that looks a little empty and lonely, consider that cry for help to be a great spot to start a flower bed.  Don’t panic—they don’t have to be super finicky high maintenance areas that will take up all your free time!  There are
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How Do I Get Grass to Grow in Shady Areas?

Wednesday, 03 August 2016 by Pete Bryant
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How Do I Get Grass to Grow in Shady Areas? How Do I Get Grass to Grow in Shady Areas? Growing and maintaining grasses in densely shaded areas is one of the major challenges faced by most homeowners.  Maintaining a rich lawn in the shade is relatively easy as long as you choose the right
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Which is Better, Pine Needles or Mulch?

Sunday, 31 July 2016 by Pete Bryant
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Pine Needles or Mulch? If you live in the South, the decision to use pine needles or mulch is a real dilemma and a question we get asked consistently.  Most homeowners only want to have to redress their natural areas and beds once. If you’re reading this you may want some clarity on why people you
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What is the Best Mulch to Use in the Landscape?

Wednesday, 27 July 2016 by Pete Bryant
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What is the Best Mulch to Use in the Landscape? While exploring the best mulch to install in your landscape, read through some of the benefits and drawbacks of each.  If you were wondering if the only use for mulch was to make your beds look better, you’re wrong. Mulch [muhlch] is a layer of
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Advantages of Residential Landscaping

Wednesday, 01 June 2016 by Pete Bryant
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Lately, more research is being done to study how professional residential landscaping affects the mood and quality of life for residents. The results have been amazing. Studies have shown that tree canopies and parks with heavy landscaping enhances the residents’ overall happiness. According to a study by Marc Berman with the University of Michigan, being in
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Aeration, Seeding and Fertilizing

Thursday, 13 August 2015 by Pete Bryant
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Aeration, Seeding, and Fertilizing Over time grass can begin to look faded, patchy, and worn down. Like the rest of your landscape, your lawn requires a little love to stay looking it’s best. One of the easiest , most effective steps in making your lawn look incredible year after year is aerating in the fall. So
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