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Pine Straw vs Mulch: What's Best for Your Roswell Landscaping
Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Pine Straw vs Mulch: What's Best for Your Landscape in Woodstock, Roswell, Alpharetta and Surrounding Areas
Learn the pros and cons between pine straw and mulch to get the desired result for your residential, commercial, or HOA property landscape!
Both pine straw and mulch are great for retaining moisture, minimizing soil erosion, and reducing weed germination, but which one is better? While the choice partly comes down to personal preference, there are other factors like cost, lifespan, and aesthetic appeal that can impact your final decision.
Pros and Cons...
Always Overseed Cool-Season Lawns Directly After Aerating in the Fall
Published on Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Why Overseeding & Core Aeration Services for Your Lawn Work Best Together
Many people think of aeration and overseeding as separate services to care for or improve their lawns. In reality, the most healthy lawns are often supplemented by combining both efforts. This is because overseeding is directly boosted by the passive benefits aeration creates.
Learn why you should always overseed cool-season lawns after aerating in the fall to improve your lawn in Woodstock, Roswell, or other nearby cities in Georgia.
Fall aeration refreshes the lawn and breaks up compacted...
2D vs 3D Landscape Design, Which Is Right For You?
Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2020
When you are adding new landscaping to your property, one of the most important steps is the design process. Landscaping is a big decision and you are investing a lot of money into the installation of whatever elements you have chosen.
To properly preview your new landscape, your landscape designer will create either a 2D or 3D design for you so you can see everything as it will be once installation is finalized. Learn here about 2D and 3D designs to decide which one may be right for your landscape project at your residential, commercial, or HOA property in Roswell,...
Make Your Home Safer With Outdoor & Landscape Lighting
Published on Friday, July 10, 2020
Many people think of outdoor lighting as a way to illuminate their property at night and spotlight their favorite architectural and landscape features, but landscape and outdoor lighting also add an extra layer of safety to your property.
Learn how you can make your home safer with outdoor and landscape lighting installation in Roswell, Woodstock, Alpharetta, and other nearby areas of northern Georgia.
Walkway lighting makes it safer to navigate your property at night.
While many smartphones come with a light, not everyone who visits your property is going to...
3 Considerations for a Paver vs. Flagstone Patio
Published on Friday, June 26, 2020
Putting a patio in your yard is a great decision: it increases your property value, it adds usable, functional space, and creates more area to entertain guests and friends who come to visit. But adding that patio comes with other decisions, such as what the patio should be made from.
At O'Neill Landscape Group, we design and install custom patios using flagstone and concrete pavers. Learn about three things you should consider and which material you may want to use for your property in Roswell, Alpharetta, Woodstock, and nearby cities in Georgia.
1. Cost: If budget is a concern,...
Drainage Solutions: French Drains vs. Dry Creek Beds
Published on Monday, June 08, 2020
It is not a secret that our area of north Georgia has many sloped or hilly properties, and those slopes and hills can often cause potential issues with drainage on your land. Leaving drainage problems to sit unattended can often have more severe consequences. Excess water in your landscape bed may cause root rot, while a wet lawn may fall victim to lawn diseases.
There are a few ways to correct drainage issues on your property, but two popular solutions are French drains and dry creek beds. Learn about the difference between them and which one may be the best choice for your home,...
Custom Patio Curb Appeal
Published on Friday, November 30, 2018
How a Custom Backyard Patio Increases Property Value and Curb Appeal
Do you want to boost the value of your home? Adding a custom backyard patio can not only add value to your property; it can also entice prospective buyers into putting in an offer. When the weather is nice, the backyard patio becomes the home’s outdoor living room. You can host parties, or spend quality time with the family outside. Adding a custom backyard patio to your property will transform a dull, unusable outdoor area into an appealing hub for outdoor entertainment. Whether you’re looking at installing...
Metal Edging: A Simple Design
Published on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Simple and Effective Edging for your Landscape
You know what brings a lawn together? Metal Edging! For those landscaping projects where you happen to have just a bit of overflow or your materials are running off and mixing with each other or you’ve got pea gravel mixing with your mulch! A simple design and effective way to keep this from happening is to use metal edging in your landscape. Metal edging will help to separate those materials and give you a nice, clean, look.
What are the Benefits and Types of Edging?
A few benefits to having metal edging are its aesthetic...
A Comprehensive Guide To Pansies – A Great Flower For Your Garden!
Published on Saturday, August 11, 2018
If you’re interested in planting new flowers in your empty garden beds, or you’re planning a comprehensive landscaping overhaul and renovation, you may be wondering what plants you should be thinking about placing.
And the humble pansy flower is one of the best choices! Pansies are beautiful, do not require too much care, and can have one or two years of life, and even reseed themselves in some cases.
In this guide, we’ll give you all the information that you need to know about pansy flowers. Let’s get started!
Understanding The Basics About Pansy Flowers...
The Best Guide To Viola Flowers – Planting, Care, Tips, And More!
Published on Saturday, August 11, 2018
Viola flowers are bold, bright, and beautiful. They don’t require much care, and they “play well” with other plants, so they’re a great addition to your home garden.
If you’re interested in restoring your landscaping, or you’re planning a landscape renovation, violas are a great choice. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics about violas, their care, when to plant them, and much more.
You’ll have all of the information that you need to get out there, and start planting today! So start looking at some viola flower pictures, and think...
