Congratulations on your new home in Decatur! As you embark on this exciting journey, it’s crucial to pay attention to the details that contribute to a comfortable and safe living environment. One often overlooked aspect is proper grading. The way your property is graded can have a significant impact on drainage, landscaping, and the overall…
Shrubs refer to woody plants that grow from a single stem. Shrubs are typically taller than perennials but shorter than trees. When it comes to your landscape design, most people use shrubs around home foundations, pools, patios and decks, as an aesthetically-pleasing way to provide definition in your landscape while softening the look of hard…
You might be aware that your yard needs a makeover, but you can’t afford a major landscape renovation. That’s okay. At Lawn in Order, we understand that clients have very different budgets when it comes to their landscape design. If you don’t have a lot to spend on your outdoor space, that doesn’t mean it…
As Georgians, we only seem to get a brief period of time to enjoy the warm weather before the mosquitoes try to ruin our time outdoors. Mosquito season for southern states typically begins in late March and can persist through October. At Lawn in Order, we want to help our customers prepare to fight back…
With the proper nutrients and right care, sod can last up to ten years. Unfortunately, there are several reasons you may need to replace your sod sooner. Many of the factors that can ruin your sod are out of your control – so don’t be embarrassed to admit your failing sod. For the health and…
Does your property need a fence? Before you envision solid rows metal or patterned planks of wood in your backyard, you should consider the possibility of natural fencing. Depending on the specific reasons you need a fence, a natural fence using privacy trees can be an excellent solution – and one that offers plenty of…
Curb appeal is “the attractiveness of a property for sale and its surroundings when viewed from the street.” Landscaping is one of the most influential factors in creating curb appeal. In fact, good landscaping is said to add up to 28% to the value of your home, at any time of year. While you may…
Now that the weather is much cooler, you are likely spending much more time inside your home than outside. But that doesn’t mean you have to stop receiving the benefits of plants and trees. Living plants offer significant benefits to our health, especially when it comes to the air we breathe. This helps to explain…
Mulch refers to the groundcover used around trees, shrubs and flowers where grass does not grow. While you may assume mulch is only an aesthetic element to make your landscape look more manicured, it also provides several functional benefits as well. Therefore, it is important to choose wisely when selecting a mulch type. When it…
Finally, we can say goodbye to the suffocating heat and humidity of summer. As we trade our flip flops and lemonade for hoodies and lattes, however, don’t forget about the steps you may need to take for your largest plants. Your quiet and colorful fall landscape may seem like it is doing just fine on…
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