Outdoor lighting plays an essential role in your landscape design. With so many options, how do you choose? We explain some guidelines.
Outdoor Lighting: What are the best options to illuminate your landscape? Read More »
Sage is an easy-to-grow classic favorite, long used for culinary use in the Mediterranean region. Learn how quickly you’ll grow this herb.
Sage: How to grow a classic kitchen herb Read More »
Soil erosion can wreak havoc on the health of your lawn and gardens. Read about the signs of eroded soil and how to restore lawn health.
Soil Erosion: Prevention and solutions for a healthy lawn Read More »
Blazing Star flowers are tall, vibrant, and so attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees. We explain how to plant and care for them.
Planting the Stars: A Guide to growing the liatris spicata, the blazing star Read More »
The summer heat can kill your lawn, but you can make it more resilient and avoid damage with these pro tips from Tayloe’s Lawn Care Services.
How to prepare your grass for the summer heat Read More »
If you can’t stand the heat, build yourself an outdoor kitchen. No. Seriously. Here are twelve compelling reasons why you actually should.
12 Benefits of an outdoor kitchen Read More »
Growing petunias is relatively easy, and they are stunning in hanging baskets and containers. Read the ins and outs of caring for them.
How to Grow Petunias: A comprehensive guide for vibrant blooms Read More »
Many NC residents know to get their bottled water and fill the gas tanks, but they forget to hurricane-proof their yards. Read how, here. The time to start? Now.
Hurricane-proof your North Carolina yard before tropical storm season arrives Read More »
Peonies are a beautiful species, a classic favorite for many gardeners who adore their lush, showoff blossoms and alluring soft fragrance.
Peonies: A blooming good guide to planting and maintenance Read More »
Crepe myrtle is a favorite landscaping trees here in eastern North Carolina. Learn all there is to know about how to plant and care for them.
Crepe Myrtle: The ultimate guide to growing a southern beauty Read More »
Lawn maintenance should be a part of your regular routine, but many people ignore these 15 early problems until they grow almost too large.
Lawn Maintenance: 15 common challenges (and solutions!) Read More »
Acidic soil can pose a challenge in northeastern North Carolina, but you can still have a lovely landscape by growing soil-loving plants.
Acidic Soil: Best 12 plants to grow in acid soils in zones 7 and 8 Read More »
Geraniums are beautiful, abundant bloomers with large and show-off flowers all summer long. Learn how to use them to color your landscape.
Geraniums: Make a powerful color statement in your landscape Read More »
Here’s a fun and cheap DIY project–build a beautiful brick walkway by turning that ugly pile of construction debris into brick pavers.
Brick Walkway: Recycle old bricks into a pretty pathway Read More »
Learn about compacted soil, and how it can stifle the health of your lawn grass and gardens. We share the causes and fixes for this issue.
Compacted Soil? Learn the causes and fixes for soil compaction Read More »
