If you have an uneven backyard, there are a few things you can do to make the most of it. Sloped backyards can be difficult to walk on and landscaping on sloped land can be difficult to maintain. At A&N Lawn Service, we’ve put together some tips on how you can transform your backyard into a fun and useful space. Continue reading
Fall Planting Tips for a Spring Garden
As the summer heat dies down and the weather starts to cool off, it’s time to start planning your spring garden! With the plentiful fall showers and warm soil, your plants will have a chance to lay down roots before the ground freezes, setting you up for beautiful bloom this spring! Continue reading
How to Keep a Healthy Lawn in Extreme Heat
With summer upon us, and temperatures reaching into the high 80s and 90s, you might be wondering how to keep your lawn looking beautiful when the sun and lack of rain are working against it. There are several ways to keep your lawn happy, healthy, and beautiful despite the intense heat of the summer. Continue reading
Does a Retaining Wall Need a Footing?
Suppose you plan on installing a retaining wall on your property. In that case, it is essential to understand the purpose of a retaining wall and all the necessary features it needs to have to ensure it functions properly and lasts for a long time. Continue reading
Hardscaping trends for 2022
With the warm summer weather upon us, it’s time to start revamping your landscape! As you spend more time outdoors, you can follow these hardscape trends by A&N Lawn Service to spruce up your outdoor space! Continue reading
Getting Rid of Pesky Weeds
If you have landscaped areas or a garden plot on your property, weeds are likely popping up everywhere as the weather warms up. No one wants to spend hours digging and pulling at weeds that seem to reappear days later, and as much as weed killer works, it isn’t a permanent fix and can be harmful to the plants and flowers you want to flourish. If you’d like to avoid the cycle of weed pulling and regrowth while protecting your plants, there are a few natural and simple things you can do to prevent and destroy weeds. Continue reading
Preparing Your Yard and Garden for Spring
As spring approaches and signs of growth are popping up all around us, the time has come to ready the yard, landscaping, flower beds, and gardens for the warm weather seasons. While it might be tempting to wait until things warm up, cultivating a healthy lawn and landscape starts before it gets warm. What are some things you can do to prepare the yard before spring hits? Continue reading
Landscape Trends in 2022
Maximizing Garden Space/Kitchen Gardens
While many people have enjoyed maintaining large gardens throughout the pandemic, a gradual return to busier lives is prompting gardeners to pull back in terms of garden size and effort required to keep up with cultivation. Many are choosing to minimize the space that gardens take up and are opting for smaller, more conveniently located gardens that require less care but still provide for our desire to cultivate and grow our own food. Container gardens are appealing because they take up little space and can be easily moved when necessary. Vertical gardens are becoming popular due to their unobtrusive nature. Also trending are kitchen gardens, which focus mainly on growing herbs for cooking and making drinks. These gardens can flourish in a few small pots outside the kitchen window, on the balcony, or on the deck. Continue reading
Things to Take into Account When Planning a Hardscape Project
Tackling a home improvement project, big or small, can be an intimidating task. There are many factors to consider to ensure the outcome is what you desire. You want the build to go smoothly while you follow all guidelines in your area and, most importantly, stay within budget. Continue reading
Choosing the Right Christmas Tree
Santa may put the presents under the tree, but the best gifts are the memories made with loved ones around it. Picking the right Christmas tree means bringing holiday cheer into your home because so much is wrapped in your tree, don’t pick just a silly ole tree this year. With our tips, you’ll be able to choose a Christmas tree that carries the holiday spirit through the entire season. Once the holiday season ends, be sure to recycle your tree. Continue reading