Plumeria are also know by the more scientific name Frangipani. These are one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers one can find. Flowers can be white, yellow, pink, red or rainbow color. The smell of a plumeria flower can be like roses, coconut, spices and other unique scents.
There is an assumption that the Plumeria [...]
By providing birds with the right bird house design, you are sure to attract the type of bird you want to your property. Different variety of birds will require different styles of shelter. Along with the proper shelter, also be sure to provide clean water and food.
Giving birds shelter will keep them safe from the [...]
Having a good set of plans is essential to achieve good results. With the right plans, building a pergola yourself will save you time and money.
If you have made the decision to build your own pergola, doing a little research will be the first step. Begin by finding a good location where you will be [...]
Building a shed is fairly simple, only basic carpentry skills are required. This can be a project many homeowner can do themselves in a couple of weekends.
If you have never built anything before, learning how to build a shed for the first time should be no problem. A shed consist of a fairly simple structure. [...]
Houston Texas is one of the most difficult and challenging climates to design and build landscape gardens in the country. We have heavily compacted soils that when inundated with torrential rains suffocate plants and low lying flood areas that if not installed with a proper drainage system could flood a house. In Houston our temperature [...]
Every day, more and more news is coming out on just how damaged the environment has actually become. We are finally awakening to the fact that we have severely damaged our planet and we are looking for ways to live better and not deplete our precious natural resources.
One simple way to help the planet is [...]
Design and installation are the first steps in your landscape design. Then comes the week-in, week-out care and consideration of the landscape. Houston lawn service is a year-round affair which requires attention to maintain the overall design intent, plus some particular tasks caused by our climate and environment.
The Elements of Houston Lawn Service
• Lawn Service
Residential [...]
A fountain bird bath is a great way for both you and your backyard birds have more fun out in your yard. Not only will also add a wonderful ambience to your garden along with the soothing sounds of trickling water, but it will also attract a huge variety of different species of wild birds.
In [...]
Storm Drainage
We are barely into the 21st century and already the Houston area has dealt with Tropical Storm Allison and Hurricane Ike—not to mention other countless, nameless storms. This reality means that a Houston landscape design pretty much demands a well-thought-out storm drainage system. Like irrigation systems, a storm drainage system is an unsung hero [...]
Watering requirements for your lawn will depend on a lot of different factors and will vary considerably from lawn to lawn and area to area. In general, in the hot summer months, lawn made from bluegrass or ryegrass will need about 2 ? inches of water every week. less in cooler weather. If your lawn [...]
