archiveApril 2019

Through the history of human civilization, land development has been an integral factor in our progress as a species. We are connected to the land. As humans went from being hunters and gathers to gardeners and farmers, we forged a connection to the land. Likewise, as societies have evolved, so...

Everyone knows that curb appeal makes the home, and if your front yard lacks much appeal at all, maybe it’s time to spend some energy making it a bit better. A front yard makeover—whether it involves landscaping, new decorative structures or even just a creative approach to planting—can give your...

Springtime is beginning to burn away all of the ice and snow that is plaguing many people's yards. A great way to get right back into gardening is to play with some front yard landscaping ideas immediately. Luckily, this is Green Thumb, and we are here to help you with...

At Xtreme Lawn Care, we're committed to offering exceptional landscape services that'll leave your property looking amazing. Our Arlington team of professionals ready to take on a variety of different types of jobs. Whether you want a lawn installed or flowers planted, we can take care of the details of...

The sprawling suburban lawn — a symbol of the good life in postwar California — moved a step closer Wednesday to being consigned to the history books. The California Water Commission, responding to a fourth year of drought, approved sharp new limits on the amount of water that can be...

Residential Landscaping Client Testimonials "A wonderful experience! From the design through the installation, Newtex Landscape Inc. went beyond my expectations." -Rik St. Germaine "Great job. The design by Justin was wonderful and he was easy to work with. The crews were hard working and very professional. Thanks!" -Dave Barton "Great...

This free program allows its user to plan their garden with a library of over 1200 plant and object symbols. These symbols are able to be customized so that everything fits with the vision you have. If there are symbols that are not matching your needs, you are able to...

Any qualified and experienced landscaper will tell you that a successful and practical landscape starts with a sound Bend Oregon Landscaping design. Landscape design isn't simply about deciding where to build your landscape, although location is an important part of the design. It also involves choosing the plants and flowers...

In addition to a beautiful interior design, your outdoor landscape is also important in creating an attractive and well balanced home. Among the variety of flowers, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation that homeowners use to adorn their yard, are decorative rocks and stones, otherwise known as landscape rock. These ornamental...

By Shirley Bovshow "Eden Maker" + / per se, if it's functional and small. Uninspired designs like the one my clients had before I made it over are ultimately a waste of water and time. My clients, Joe and Randi Grinbaum felt the same way when they looked upon their...