Identify Problem Areas...Tip Number 3

By now you have Created a Plan, outlined your Likes and Dislikes. This week it’s time to…

Identify Problem Areas

Tip Number 3 in our series of What You Must Do For Your Landscape in 2026 should be easy to execute!

As you work your way through your landscape you may see very clear problem areas.  Things such as erosion and standing water are problems that have to be fixed before you can ever have a really nice landscape.

Improper drainage can lead to many issues like water in your basement or crawl space, dead plants, dead lawn areas or sections of your property literally washing away.

Maybe you have sections of your lawn that just will not grow.  These are just a few examples of problems areas you may see in your landscape.

Must Do in 2026 Tip Number 2

We are continuing our Top 6 things you should do for your landscape in 2026 today.

Here is Must Do Number 2

WHAT DO YOU LIKE AND DISLIKE?

Break your landscape into sections.
What areas are you happy with?
What areas would you like to improve?
What areas do you just not like at all?

Maybe you love the symmetry of your front foundation plantings, but they lack color and need some strategic areas of annuals or perennials.  Do you have a small back patio or deck that really needs to be enlarged or rebuilt into a bigger and better outdoor space to entertain family and friends?  Do you like your current patio but a fire pit or fireplace would really complete the look?

What about your lawn...is it healthy but full of weeds?  You love the flowing curves of your lawn edges but the overgrowth from the wood line has been consistently creeping all the way to the edge and it needs to be naturalized back a few feet.

Take each section of your landscape and ask yourself all the three questions at the beginning of this post!

We are here to help if you need us.

What you must do for your landscape in 2026 - Tip #1

Now, we all know it is super easy to forget about your landscape during the winter.

Not much is blooming, it's cold and rainy and well, we'd just rather spend time inside where it's nice and cozy, right?

But when you think about it, your landscape is one of the first things you see when you come home from work or church.  It's where you spend time during the spring and summer watching kids ride their bikes or playing catch with your aspiring little leaguer, sound familiar?

So....what do you really see when you look at your landscape?

We really want to help you make your landscape a priority for 2026.  I mean, let's be honest...we know you want to have a little something extra special to smile about when you pull up in your driveway or have family and friends over, right?!?!  Let's get started.

We have SIX BIG TIPS we will be sharing with you from now until the New Year that you must do for your landscape in 2026 and today we are sharing Tip Number One.

Create a Plan.

Everything starts with a plan!  Your landscape is no different.  If you want to improve your landscape then you need a plan.  Many people think of a landscape plan as a set of drawings, scaled out by a landscape designer or architect however, a landscape plan can come in many different forms.

It could simply be your thoughts and vision for your landscape written down on a piece of paper.  Put your vision into words on paper and voila, you have a plan!

Set a budget, prioritize and consult with a landscape contractor to help refine your plan and determine if your budget can meet the needs of your plan.

So…take a walk around your landscape this weekend and starting planning! We are here if you need our help.

Short and Sweet November Check In

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we can't wait to feast on some turkey and dressing but for now we would like to share your November reminders and helpful tips!

NOVEMBER REMINDERS AND HELPFUL TIPS

• Winterize irrigation systems that pump from lakes or streams.

• Prune evergreen plants such as Holly, Indian Hawthorne and Loropetalums. (DO NOT prune your Azaleas).

• Install cool season annuals.

• Over seed warm season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia and Centipede with annual Rye for a green lawn throughout the winter.

• Apply first round of pre-emergent weed control.

• Cut Camellia blooms for nice floral arrangements.

• Blow leaves.

• Plant trees and shrubs in your landscape. Fall is an EXCELLENT time to plant.

DON'T FORGET

In addition to our full service landscape and hardscape installations we also can help you with the following:

• Grading. Do you have erosion or water issues? Let our machines turn into your workhorses!

• Landscape Clean Ups. Do you have leaves, sticks and debris everywhere or areas that just bother you?

• Pruning. Are your plants covering your home or hiding your windows? Have they lost their original shape?

• Annual Color. Adding pockets of color to your landscape can really make it pop in the fall as other plants and turf begins to go dormant.

Are you ready to let our extensive knowledge and experience turn your vision into a reality? Get started HERE.

Remember...summer landscapes are made in the fall! The time to plan is NOW!

DESIGN TIME

Let our design services create the outdoor living area you've always dreamed of.  A comprehensive plan sets the tone for your landscape. Planning the work and working the plan is a key element to a successful landscape.

Let's talk tradition...

Traditional landscaping that is!

We get it, sometimes hardscapes can steal the show.

Massive retaining walls...

Elegant walkways...

Sport sections...

Poolscapes...

...they seem to get all of the attention. Today we have a traditional landscaping project to share with you! Fall is a really great time for any landscape project (i.e. suppliers are dropping material costs to move inventory) but it is especially a great time to plant. Moderate temperatures really helps take the stress off newly installed plants.

Check out this project! Haley Browning Designs created a comprehensive plan for this client. Since this was a new construction we were able to take advantage of having a blank slate to work with. The client needed a plant package and wanted some outdoor living options. For phase one they opted for the plant package, irrigation, landscape lighting, metal edging and requested rock for their beds.