From The Ground Up Blog

No matter the region or climate you live in, we all want a lush, beautiful lawn to enjoy with friends, family or pets. What makes artificial grass a good choice is the many year-round benefits it provides. Synthetic turf minimizes...

This month I want to highlight the most UNDERUSED plants for several of the planting zones. I am located in the Piedmont Triad are, NC (Zone 7-8) and also for some of my readers zones- 9 and 10. Here are...

Looking fоr a wау tо guіdе vіѕіtоrѕ thrоugh уоur рrореrtу аnd ѕhоwсаѕе уоur fаvоrіtе dеѕіgn еlеmеntѕ? A great choice is a flagstone wаlkwау – it саn hеlр уоu ассоmрlіѕh аll уоur gоаls! Thе mаtеrіаl оffеrѕ a nаturаl bеаutу thаt wіll...

Arе уоu оnе оf thоѕе реорlе who lоvе tо gеt аwау оn thе wееkеnd аnd fоrgеt аbоut lіfе, but fіnd іt іnсrеаѕіnglу hаrdеr аnd hаrdеr tо bе аblе to thаt? Arе уоu thе реrѕоn whо оn Tuеѕdау аlrеаdу wіѕhеѕ іt...

When it comes time to decide on what type of landscape material to install in your flower beds, pine needles deserve attention. Using pine needles (a.k.a. pine straw), in flower beds is a healthier, cheaper and less labor intense option....

Creating organic compost can be a very fun and satisfying project for everyone in the family. It’s a great way to spend quality time outside, while getting some Vitamin D. You’ll reap many benefits from composting such as a healthier,...

Whether you live here in Central Florida or in another county/state, all newly installed sod requires special attention and care, especially within the first four weeks after installation. Whether you’ve installed the grass or hired a company to perform the...

How to lay grass sod is pretty simple and easy to perform if you pay attention to a few key steps and tips. It is all about executing the process efficiently which will decrease time and quite possibly, save you...

Choosing a type of sod for your needs can be a tricky task to tackle.When it comes to choosing the right type of sod there are many different varieties to inquire. Many factors may come into play when choosing the...