Summer Hardscaping Outdoor Areas

It’s finally summer, and it’s time to take advantage of the beautiful weather! Swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, or any other number of activities are all great ideas. However, when you just want to spend a relaxing weekend at home, hardscaping outdoor areas can be a great option.   What is Hardscaping? Outdoor living areas sound…

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Diseased Tree

Do You Have A Diseased Tree?

Tree diseases, in general, is a nuisance to all of those involved. Whether you are a business owner or a homeowner, tree pests and diseases can have a lasting effect on your yard including shrubs, bushes, and other landscaping elements. In order to be proactive, it is important to understand the indications of tree disease.

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Falling Into Landscaping

Landscaping in September Landscaping in the Fall is a must! It is September, and it is that time of year to start thinking about how to prepare your lawn for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. In fact, there are various landscaping tasks you can do in September that will reduce the chances of damages…

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October Lawn Maintenance

Lawn Work October lawn maintenance is essentially a continuation of the lawn work you have been doing in September. However, there is more raking, mulching, emptying, and cleaning up of lawn tools. Because of the ever changing weather patterns in October, wind and rain blow leaves and debris around the yard. It is important to…

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How Can I Improve My Yard In The Winter?

Midwest At Its Best In the midwest, all of its inhabitants begin to feel the dawn of winter starting in November. Although not quite winter, yards have been cleaned up, tools have been winterized, and trees are blowing their final leaves onto massive yards. Furthermore, yards are being mowed one last time before lawnmowers take…

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Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Winter is approaching, and that means it’s almost time to prepare your garden for winter. It might be tempting to let everything die and call it a day. However, there are a few things you can do to make sure that your life is easier this winter and in the coming spring. Consider taking up…

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How to Prepare Your Yard for Spring

Warmer months will be here before we know it. It’s best to start thinking now about how to prepare your yard for spring. After a cold winter, there are many things you can do to your yard to help it have a better spring season. Follow our five steps below to have a fuller, flourishing…

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Benefits of Retaining Wall Installation

Looking to spruce up your exterior with beautiful yet supportive landscape designs? A retaining wall might be exactly what you need. Retaining walls exist for several different reasons whether it is to enhance the attractiveness of your yard or simply for support to hold soil in place. No matter the reason for the installation of…

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Reasons You May Need a Retaining Wall

Retaining walls are a necessary feature in some landscapes, and in others, they can be a nice addition that separates and divides the landscape into neat sections. A lot of the time it’s pretty obvious whether you need a retaining wall or not, but in other cases, it can be a little bit more confusing.…

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Hardscaping 101

Hardscaping Vs Landscaping

Although it might seem like a simple question, as a landscaping company, we often get asked what the difference is between hardscaping vs. landscaping. There is a clear distinction between the two and they both add unique benefits to your yard. Luckily, at Heartwoods Landscaping, our team of experts can use both methods to get…

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