When you think about it, any time you take on a landscaping upgrade, it isn’t all that different from taking on an indoor remodeling job. You always want to think out your designs beforehand and price them out before you begin the process of tearing out what is already there and then starting the installation process.
HOWEVER…
There are some upgrades you can make fairly quickly to spruce up your property. These kinds of minor fixes can make a huge difference, too.
One of the interesting parts about urban-area gardening is that the outdoor spaces vary more than you see in strictly suburban areas. There are also far fewer large expanses of yard in urban areas, and the up side of having less space to landscape is that you can spend less to create a sanctuary.
But there are challenges, too, and these challenges are also what make Chicago landscaping projects a lot of fun.
When it comes to residential landscaping requests, fire features – such as fire pits and outdoor fireplaces – are high on the wish list of any client with even the most marginal space.
You already know why: Fire pits and fireplaces add unparalleled ambiance to outdoor gathering. They also help extend your outdoor living season by a bit.
How to begin selecting what will best suit your needs and space isn’t too hard, so let us help walk you through some considerations. Then, make your dreams a reality this year!
I love sharing ideas about gardening, and now is a good time to talk reasons to consider starting your flower or vegetable gardens from seed. Once you know what they are, you can determine whether you’d like to try some indoor seeding yourself this season.
1. There are infinitely more varieties of plants available to you if you start from seed. Starting a less common variety from seed will allow you to experiment with different vegetables and vegetable varieties. As well, you’ll find that you can add to your flower gardens interesting and unusual blooms in great colors. For those looking to branch out from more common plants, indoor seeding is a great option.
2. Because many of the more interesting varieties of plants are native to southernly regions, direct seeding outdoors would not allow the seeds a long enough growing season to mature. These more exotic plants must be started indoors.
