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Soft Caress Mahonia
Landscape Design, Watering

Sustainable Landscaping: How to Conserve Water and Save Money on Your Yard

If you are an eastern Virginian native, you know that Virginia Beach and the broader Hampton Roads area have a unique coastal climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Sustainable landscaping in this area means choosing smart strategies that reduce both water usage and utility bills, while keeping your yard lush and beautiful year-round.
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Common Rush
Landscape Design, Plantings

Top 10 Natives & Nativars for a Low-Maintenance Garden Hampton Roads

Discover 10 top native and nativar plants perfect for low-maintenance gardens in Hampton Roads. These picks thrive in tough spots, support pollinators, and bring natural beauty to your landscape.
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Landscape Design

How to Prepare your Landscape for the Summer Months Ahead

Get your landscape summer-ready with tips for watering, planting, and maintaining during the hottest months.
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Landscaped front yard with curved stone walkway, garden beds, and a central mermaid statue in a residential property
Hardscapes

Transform Your Yard with Hardscaping: Paver Patios, Walkways, Rock Gardens, and Natural Stones

Enhance your yard’s look and function with paver patios, walkways, and rock features that define outdoor spaces.
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Care & Maintenance

Why Add Landscape Lighting to Your Home?

Landscape lighting improves safety, curb appeal, and outdoor enjoyment after dark with minimal effort.
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Care & Maintenance

Fall is for Planting: Creating a Captivating Landscape

Take advantage of fall’s mild weather to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials that thrive come spring.
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Soft Caress Mahonia
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Sustainable Landscaping: How to Conserve Water and Save Money on Your Yard
Common Rush
  • Landscape Design, Plantings

Top 10 Natives & Nativars for a Low-Maintenance Garden Hampton Roads
  • Landscape Design

How to Prepare your Landscape for the Summer Months Ahead

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Recent Blog

Soft Caress Mahonia
  • Landscape Design, Watering

Sustainable Landscaping: How to Conserve Water and Save Money on Your Yard
Common Rush
  • Landscape Design, Plantings

Top 10 Natives & Nativars for a Low-Maintenance Garden Hampton Roads
  • Landscape Design

How to Prepare your Landscape for the Summer Months Ahead

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