How Building Retaining Walls Can Save Your Backyard

An example of a simple drystone retaining wall with base and filler.

An example of a simple drystone retaining wall with base and filler.

A natural occurrence can cause some serious damage to any landscape. Things like soil erosion, uneven landscape, and even lawn aesthetics can have people asking question on what they should do. One popular solution is building retaining walls in your yard, and this can solve several problems at once. Retaining walls are used to hold back excess soil in areas of extreme elevation change. Walls can also be used to create flowerbeds and add a more aesthetic finish to any yard. When looking to introduce a new retaining wall to a yard it is important to know the basics so that you are not left with an unsubstantial wall. [Read more…]

Summertime Landscaping Tips

Greener Horizon, Middleboro, MAThe summer months can take an exhausting toll on your lawn and landscape features. Between the scorching summer heat, seasonal insects, and minimal rainfall, your lawn and shrubbery can suffer a lot  stress from the conditions. Here are some tips for keeping you lawn healthy, full, and green all summer long. [Read more…]