Once your trees and shrubs are in the ground, it may feel like your landscaping is done, with ground covering choices seeming like an afterthought. It’s not just an arbitrary choice but a significant factor that will contribute to how long your landscaping ground covering lasts and how much you spend on installing (or re-installing) it. There’s no best one-size-fits-all ground covering for every yard. Depending on your current landscaping situation and how you use your backyard, you may need different coverage for different areas.

In Alabama, “April showers” most of the time means more than just a polite sprinkle. Alabama is ranked fourth for most rainfall on average in the US - 58.3 inches per year! The regular downpours we endure during the spring season aren’t just a mild nuisance -- they can cause tens of thousands of dollars in repairs to your home.

Water features can transform a landscape. They have visual appeal and offer "cool" opportunities to spend time outside. There are many types of water features you can easily incorporate into your landscape. The right option for you depends on whether you want to cool down on a hot summer day, provide a habitat for wildlife, or create a beautiful landscape that adds value to your home.

Spring will be here before we know it. So, now is a great time to lay the groundwork—pun intended—for breathing a little life back into our landscapes. Many green-thumbed folks will want to take on this task themselves, while others, who are less inclined to garden and do yardwork, may want to hire a professional.

‘Tis the season for sitting around the warm fire with s’mores on cool, breezy nights! Don’t have a spot to build and gather around a fire? No problem.