Proline Heritage Oak Farm

In most instances, it is easy to discern whether a professional landscape designer has been involved in developing a plan for a new or reworked landscape. The balance, placement, color, seasonal variations, and hardscape designs are clear signs that a professional has been at work . As an artist approaches a new canvas, a landscape designer imagines a setting that is beautiful, functional, and practical without excessive expense and required maintenance. Selecting a landscape professional for home or business requires weighing several variables. The first step is to consider what you are willing to spend and which elements of the job the landscape designer should complete. Finding a Professional Landscape Designer The world abounds with landscape architects, designers, experts, and specialists. Some are better at implementing and maintaining, while others are proven geniuses at imagining and designing. Some landscape companies staff professionals for each discipline. Hom...

There may be no greater joy for many homeowners than witnessing the first bloom of spring flowers. Color replaces the drab grays of winter as the first flowering signals a new season of outdoor activity and pleasure. Depending on the climate zone, many varieties of annual and perennial spring bloomers are available. Selection may rely on color preference, timing, and size. Popular Spring Flowers Pansy: The variety of petal colors make this the most common spring offering for many gardeners. The delicate blooms are magnificent in your early spring planting pots and window boxes. Yellow Trillium: These true spring plants begin to offer up yellow blooms in April, then fade away by June. Ideal for shady spots, the plants work best in Zones 5-8. New Guinea Impatiens Hybrid: In many climate zones, the Impatiens varieties can be an annual or a perennial. Best with morning sun or full sun, these flowers are great in beds with foliage plants and also in pots or hanging baskets....