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You know it’s here when you start to see bunnies and squirrels scurrying around, and hear the birds singing again. Spring has sprung. This also means it’s spring maintenance time. You have not had to do anything all winter, now it’s time to get that yard in shape. The neighbors have already started, better get busy.

Your yard is a mess. Winter has wreaked havoc on it. What happened to that beautiful lawn, you had last Summer? There are bald spots, or it just doe not look healthy. It needs lots of care to get it back to its jubilant self. You don’t want your neighbors’ lawn putting yours to shame, right? But where do you start?

Lawns need special care, as well as your bushes, and ornamental trees to put on a show for all to see. It needs fertilization and weed control. But what type of products do … Read More

Ever since the industrial revolution, the process of building a family home hasn’t changed much. The materials might have changed from rubber washers to silicon washers in plumbing applications or using nail guns to replace the hammer, but the process has mostly stayed the same. 

Carpenters create the forms for concrete finishers to fill, then the skeletal frame of the house is erected. Electricians and plumbers come in next to install the wires and pipes and then the drywall installers come to cover up the chaos. Finally, the house is given a personal touch with a coat of paint. 

At the end of the day, around 22 trades will move around the construction site and you can easily end up with a surplus of steel washers and other building material that you’ll probably never use again or be able to resell for anywhere near the amount you paid. What if … Read More

Gravel is a versatile, beautiful and affordable material that home owners can use to upgrade their yards. This natural material comes in different sizes, colors and compositions, and you can find a type of stone to meet any of your landscaping needs. From driveways, to paths, to drainage solutions, gravel washington county or has a solution for you.

A Firm Foundation

Gravel is the perfect medium to place under patios and walkways to give them a firm foundation. A layer of gravel keeps the stones from heaving during the winter and allows water to move out of the area instead of pooling. Crushed stone is a good choice when you are planning a winding path through the backyard or adding a new layer to the driveway. When it is compacted, gravel provides a firm surface for driving or walking. Smaller pea gravel makes a good surface for walking or sitting. … Read More