Jenn Greenleaf | April 21, 2010
Have you moved into new construction, and are surrounded by a sea of brown landscape consisting of nothing more than dirt and weeds? Are you moving into an existing home where the lawn has been left unkempt for a long period of time and the need to start fresh is a reality? Some look at [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 27, 2010
Self-sufficiency is on the minds of many consumers, particularly those who are already implementing the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” practice into their households. With these principles in mind, it’s a smoother transition into self-sufficiency. Why? Because these homeowners are looking for ways to reuse household items and, in the case of composting, this is achievable. [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | May 13, 2009
In addition to adding value to your property, the addition of a rock retaining wall also benefits many features of your yard’s landscape (handling erosion, mud sliding, etc.) However, this is a very big project for the following reasons: The rocks in a retaining wall are very large and very heavy The rock’s placement must [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 30, 2009
The weather is too nice (at least in my neck of the woods) to stay cooped up inside any longer! Here is a list of outdoor home improvement projects to tackle now that the weather is finally cooperating: Create an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Install a pool, spa, or miniature pond (depending on space [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 2, 2009
Part of spring-cleaning and spring landscaping includes tree trimming. This is particularly true in areas where ice storms were prevalent throughout the winter because: Trees become damaged Limbs either are broken or loose Foliage is loosened, weighing down limbs There are a number of websites available to lead you in the right direction with your [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 26, 2009
I don’t know about you, but my yard is in serious need of some landscaping this spring. So, that is going to top my list of spring home improvements. In addition to the excavation and drainage “fixing” we need to do, we have a lot of stumps to haul out and brush to burn. It’s [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 11, 2009
It is never too early to start thinking about your spring plantings. Starting an indoor winter garden is often referred to as winter sowing, and the process is an easy one. Even if you do not have time to get your seedlings started, you can get your planning started. Before you begin, set up [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 17, 2008
Burning brush may not seem like a home improvement project, but it is. If you have a lot of brush surrounding your home, it can easily be cleared an burned. However, you must obtain proper permits from your town office or town hall before setting anything on fire. The reason for these permits is because [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 4, 2008
Do you know how to properly care for and prune the trees on your property? Caring for your property is just as important as any home improvement completed to the actual home. This includes plants and trees growing along or throughout the landscape. This is challenging for some and a snap for others. If you’re [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | July 15, 2008
There’s a strong misconception that, if you have just built or remodeled a home, a period of time has to pass before planting can occur. In some cases, particularly those where a lot of ground work took place, this is true. However, there are solutions. Home improvement projects should not exclude the incorporation of hearty [...]
