Proline Heritage Oak Farm

It is common knowledge that lawns need extra care when hot weather arrives. Proper watering and mowing are essential. However, trees, particularly new ones, also require particular attention. Homeowners should know that the watering of their lawns may not be sufficient to support their trees through an extended hot, dry spell. Lawn sprinkling tends to penetrate just a few inches and, particularly with dense clay soil types, the situation can create a problem for young trees. A more focused, tree-specific watering is needed, especially in the early weeks after planting. When watering a tree, a slow flow for longer intervals is essential to allow the water to reach deeper into the soil to moisten the tree roots sufficiently. Frequency: It is not necessary to water frequently. Since soaking the soil around the roots is the objective, applying about 1-2 inches of water per week usually is sufficient. Time of Day: In hot weather, watering trees in the morning allow...

Whether a homeowner-to-be or a long-time resident, the best way to enhance the curb appeal and long-term value of any home and property is to invest in professional landscaping design. Professional landscape designers are educated and experienced in creating the perfect setting to complement the exterior of the house or business while creating a kaleidoscope of color and texture for a stunning approach or for shaping a private area for entertaining and relaxing. Basics of Landscape Design Landscaping design is based upon certain principles. While any new project represents an “empty canvas” to create a setting, different designers will inevitably offer different solutions. While one design may not be superior to another, the key is to enhance the space while incorporating the needs of the property owner. Landscaping design should incorporate the following considerations: Simplicity Too much is too much. Create a comfortable repetition of colors, line...

Like home styles, decor colors, and automobiles, home landscaping develops trends also. In 2018, according to Garden Media, landscaping is no longer merely concerned with balance, beauty, and curb appeal, but is also being directed toward an environment that supports healthy mind and spirits. Finding real peace and quiet in today’s world has become a nearly unattainable objective. From the time we awaken, we become attached to our smartphones, pads, and computers in a quest to be continually connected and informed. Whether at work or home, the bombardment of both essential and wholly trivial communication and information never ends. And, when data is not coming to us, we fill the gaps by looking for more. Sometime, somehow, there must be a break in the action. Trees, Plants, Soothing Surroundings, and Renewed Mental Focus Imagine a quiet, shady spot among trees, shrubs, beautiful flowers, and perhaps a trickling water feature where all electronics are banned and silent...

As you drive through certain neighborhoods, some landscapes capture your attention immediately. Most eye-catching surroundings are not that way by accident. Those attractive lawns and gardens are likely the work of a gifted professional landscape designer who worked with the contours and planting areas to create the most appealing settings for plants, trees, lawns, hardscapes, and other decorative features. Homeowners spend hundreds of thousands of dollars over time to improve the appearance and functionality of the exterior facade of their homes while balking at paying extra to enhance the presence of their landscapes. An elegant and inviting lawn can do as much for the curb appeal and value of the home as any other exterior upgrade. Why Hiring a Professional Landscape Designer Adds Value An experienced landscape designer has acquired knowledge and experience of identifying what works in any setting, soil type and climate, creating and maintaining a kaleidoscope of col...

As you drive around certain neighborhoods, you'll notice some lawns have a consistently better appearance. This is because the homeowner 1) is knowledgeable and gives many hours to lawn care or b) has hired a quality full-service lawn care service to care for the property. Some lawn care companies only mow. Some spray. A few handle more than one function. However, a full-service lawn care company takes full responsibility for the lawn, treating the landscape as if it were theirs. However, few homeowners and business owners have time to maintain their landscape and lawns in the condition they would like. Lawns require regular attention to ensure they are nourished, sustained and kept free of problems. Unfortunately, do-it-yourselfers discover issues only after they have worsened and are unable to return the lawn to the desired state. Hiring a professional lawn care service offers many advantages. Knowledge Lawncare professionals understand how to create a perfect la...

It is no wonder that today's homeowners and nursery managers are adding more potted plants to an already wide-ranging spectrum of landscaping ideas. Flower pots are no longer restricted to kitchen windows, nor are beautiful and elegant plants limited to front and backyard gardens and plots. Containerized plants of all kinds add flexibility to any scene. Portable and easily tended, these allow for an ever-changing view, mixing and matching as the weeks pass. The containers themselves can vary in type and style which adds even further interest to the scene. Blending colors, shapes, and textures in a particular setting is part of the fun and creativity of landscaping with pots and other types of containers. Advantages of Potted Plants for Landscaping Individually managed, each flower or shrub benefits from the precise amount of TLC required, never too much nor too little as with garden settings with a variety of different plants. Potted vegetation can...

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....