Zoysia is a slow growing but extremely thick turf grass. Zoysia does best in full sun with a few varieties having good shade tolerance. A minimum of five hours of sunlight is required. The grass remains green spring through fall, and then changes to a golden-brown in winter. Because Zoysia roots grow slowly, establishment is…
DetailsOne of the best ways to increase the enjoyment of your Atlanta home, is to come home every day to beautiful outdoor surroundings. The best way to accomplish this is to hire a professional landscaping company to design and landscape your yard. Artistic Landscapes, serving the Atlanta area, has the experience and expertise necessary to provide you with a beautiful landscape design.
DetailsAs we already know, watering the grass and surrounding landscape in your yard is the key to success. However, it’s not uncommon for Atlanta homeowners to become overzealous with their watering efforts, causing more harm than good. The yard and landscaping experts at Artistic Landscapes break down the ideal watering guide to maintain a gorgeous…
DetailsIf you have been thinking of adding outdoor living areas to the landscaping of your home in the Atlanta area or what are the latest trends in landscaping, you are not alone. Homeowners across the country are increasingly drawn to the idea of adding outdoor rooms for entertaining and recreation on their properties, according to…
DetailsTrees can serve as the most important part of your landscape. Beyond their beauty, trees provide shade, windbreaks, shelter, and food for wildlife. Trees also help to frame your house. During the 1960′s and 70′s, it was common landscape practice to plant a tree in the front yard, blocking the view of the home from the street. In the 21st century, the average new home has become more expensive and architecturally much more attractive. Today’s landscaping should compliment today’s stylish homes, not hide them.
DetailsA beautiful Koi pond in a well-designed landscape can provide great beauty and enjoyment. There is much more involved than digging a hole, installing a liner and boulders and then adding fish. The vast majority of homeowner and landscaper installed koi ponds are done incorrectly. Many ponds are built with the Koi as an afterthought. Once the…
DetailsThere is no doubt that more and more people are embracing the idea of improving the landscaping of their Atlanta home to make it an Outdoor Living Area to reflect their lifestyle. But where do you start your new outdoor living project? Hopefully this infographic courtesy of Amish Country Gazebos will help answer that question.…
DetailsA properly designed and operating sprinkler system can ensure that all elements of your yard are properly watered. You can ensure the strongest possible growth and beauty of your landscaping.
DetailsA key element of a good landscape design is the proper setting of shrubs in the landscape. Each plant has its own requirements for the amount of sun, soil type, drainage, and cold winter wind exposure. Each shrub should be planted with its mature height and size in mind, not what it looks like in its pot at the nursery. The successful landscape first starts with an excellent plan. It is also cost effective to do it correctly the first time.
DetailsRetaining walls can be made out of many different materials. It is very important that the wall be built correctly the first time. Poorly constructed walls are very expensive to fix, or remove and start over.
DetailsWhen many people think about pools, their mind goes to large expansive water areas surrounded by lots of decking. Yes, that is one option, but if that doesn’t fit the way you live, don’t let preconceived ideas hold you back from adding a recreational water area to your backyard.
DetailsPonds and waterfalls provide our customers with more enjoyment than any other aspect of their landscape. In today’s increasingly hectic world, the peace and tranquility offered by running water in the landscape provides stress relief, enjoyment, and simple tranquility.
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