Amazing tips and ideas on “How to” do your landscape from Southern Exposure Landscape Management

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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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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What Do I Do With Mums After the Fall?

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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

Flower Bed Ideas-7 things to remember
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 Big Should a Patio be?

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How Big Should a Patio be? How big should a patio be, is a question I receive almost daily. So many homeowners tend to end up with a patio that is either too small or too large, because they didn’t ask the right questions. The question shouldn’t be how big should a patio be, it
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Landscape Ideas for Hillsides

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Landscape Ideas for Hillsides One of the most difficult challenges of residential design is dealing with slopes and hillside landscaping. Generally when you have a lot of elevation or slope, designing a landscape around it can be absolutely beautiful because it adds interest to the space whereas a flat property is more difficult to create
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How to Plant a Tree

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How to Plant a Tree.  “To plant a tree is to plant a life.” Learn how to plant a tree in these simple steps by watching this video created by the experts at Southern Exposure Landscape Management: Locate the placement of the tree Make sure there are no utilities in the area (septic, cable, gas,
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How Do I Get Grass to Grow in Shady Areas?

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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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How to Install a Paver Patio

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Have you ever visited a home and noticed the paver patio or paver walkway was uneven, rippled, and in general, falling apart? There are a few reasons why that might have happened over time. One, an earthquake disturbed the foundation (pretty rare in North Carolina). Two, a sink hole developed under the foundation and caused the
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