Pond Lighting
Ponds can be enjoyed not only during the daylight hours, but also well into evening with pond lighting.
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Planning for the New Pool at Your Atlanta Home
At Artistic Landscapes we love working with homeowners to plan their new pools. But before we start digging there are certain considerations we talk to our clients about in order to design the best pool for their needs. Here are some of the questions that we ask and you should be asking yourself when planning a…
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Perennials
Perennials are easy to grow flowers that die back each winter and then return the following spring. They provide a lot of color without a lot of maintenance. Since they disappear in the winter, you may not want to use them in areas where year round color is important, such as at the entryway to your home. P
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Outdoor Living Areas Hit the Big Time in Atlanta
One of the hottest trends that Atlanta landscapers are seeing requests from customer after customer is for, an“Outdoor Living Area”. A rapidly growing number of Atlanta homeowners want to leave the indoors behind and outside to congregate, cook and enjoy all the advantages of our north Georgia climate.
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Now is The Time to Start Planning for Your Spring Landscaping Projects
Winter may seem like a strange time to be planning for your next wave of outdoor activities including landscaping projects for the spring and next summer. Winter however is the perfect time to start planning and beginning construction of the outdoor environment you want to enjoy during the next warm weather seasons. Great outdoor areas…
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Lawns 101
Your home probably already has a lawn in place. Therefore, we start this chapter by explaining how to maximize the beauty of your existing lawn. The finest lawns, such as golf course greens and Turner Field, are grown on specially prepared dirt, and graded to eliminate drainage problems, rapid runoffs, and steep slopes. A good…
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Landscaping Tips From an Atlanta Landscaper
A properly designed landscape adds interest to your yard, increases curb appeal, and can increase the potential for your family to more thoroughly enjoy their surroundings. As professional landscapers the team at Artistic Landscapes knows the best techniques to enhance your yard. Here are some of our favorite techniques and landscaping tips to add color,…
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Landscaping Should Reflect Your Lifestyle
Your backyard can be the perfect vacation retreat that you can enjoy 52 weeks a year. An investment in professional landscaping increases the value of your home, reduces stress and adds enjoyment to your everyday life. It can be enjoyed at all hours of the day, especially in the evenings when your home from work and on weekends. Work at home? Your outdoor living space can also serve as an office. Today’s technologies make it all possible.
DetailsLandscaping investment: an Investment in Your Home
If you have been considering a new landscaping project for the yard of your Atlanta home, you may be wondering if landscaping is a good investment. The short answer is yes—landscaping provides a good return on investment, not to mention it enhances the appearance of your home of your home while you live there. Landscaping…
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Irrigation 101
Watering your lawn and plants is the most important part of a successful landscape maintenance program. Consistent watering during the summer months is the key to a green lawn and healthy plants. It doesn’t make sense to invest money in plants, flowers, and grass, and not take care of them. The following guidelines provide a…
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Hardscaping – The Foundation of your Atlanta Landscaping
Many people hear the term hardscaping in regards to landscaping and may not be familiar with what the term means. Hardscaping in landscaping includes paved areas such as patios and sidewalks. It is also used in reference to retaining walls, which are frequently used in landscaping Atlanta homes due to topography. Artistic Landscapes works to…
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Fescue Lawn
Fescue is a fast growing turf grass that stays some shade of green year round. It looks its best fall through spring, but has problems trying to grow in hard soil or in full sunshine. It is usually planted from seed rather than grown from sod. ‘Kentucky 31’ is the original Fescue grass, but is…
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