The later winter months are often those where property owners begin planning their landscape design themes for the upcoming spring, and one common theme here is planting a new flower bed. In common cases where this is being done on a previous grass area, you may be worried about killing perfectly healthy grass – but …
Sod Removal for Flower Bed: Tools, Watering and Cutting Read More »
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on how to properly remove sod if you’re planting a new flower bed. This process, which is often done during the start of spring but can also be carried out later in the season, helps save grass while also giving the new flower bed …
Sod Removal for Flower Bed: Removal and Transplant Read More »
There are several elements a given homeowner may prioritize when designing and implementing a new landscape, and one of the top variables for some is privacy. For a variety of reasons, many homeowners are looking for privacy not only in their home, but also in their yard and landscape areas – and there are several …
Privacy in a Landscape: Fencing, Screen, Vertical Garden Read More »
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on how to achieve privacy within any landscape design. There are several features or elements you might be able to use that will help your space remain private while also benefitting it in other ways, including those that are extremely affordable and require very …
Privacy in a Landscape: Shade Sail, Hedges, Water Features Read More »
Fall is a transitional season for homeowners in several areas, and these may extend to certain parts of your landscape in many situations. One example: Those who have landscaping fountains or other major water features as part of their landscape will need to winterize these items before the Utah winter and its freezing temperatures arrive. …
Winterizing Landscape Fountain: Cleaning and Draining Read More »
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the initial steps to follow if you’re looking to winterize your landscape fountain feature. Because temperatures in Utah get below freezing for much of the upcoming winter, ensuring your fountain is prepared for this reality is very important. At Olympus Landscaping, we’re happy to …
Winterizing Herriman Landscape Fountain: Lining, Cover, Check-Ins Read More »
One of the single most common questions home and property owners have regarding their lawns tends to come up each year: What will happen to the lawn during the winter? Many are just looking for a simple baseline on which to base their expectations, ensuring they know what to be prepared for and how they …
Winter Lawn Expectations: Late Fall and First Frost Read More »
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basic expectations you should have for your lawn headed into the winter season. Being prepared for what will come during this time of year is important for not only your peace of mind, but also for ensuring you have a great lawn come …
Winter Lawn Expectations: Mid-Winter and Early Spring Read More »
There are a few prominent landscaping components or features that you’ll want to keep protected during the cold Utah winter, and a good example here would be any hardscape materials on your property. Materials like stone, concrete and others used in hardscaping may deal with things like water expansion and contraction, freezing and thawing cycles …
Winter Hardscape Protection: Risks Facing Highland Hardscapes Read More »
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the key risks that may be present with regard to any hardscaping on your property. Referring to items like pavers and several others, hardscaping items often help define a given landscape — but because they sit out in the elements all winter in a …
Winter Hardscape Protection: Themes for Preventing Damage Read More »
