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Why We Love Skylands Concrete Deck Pavers for Patios and More At Beds & Borders Landscape Design, we’re always on the lookout for durable, stylish, and cost-effective materials that can elevate outdoor spaces for our clients. One of our top picks this season is...

Harnessing the Potential of Roof Runoff Roof runoff is often an overlooked resource in residential landscapes. Each rainfall sends gallons of water from rooftops, typically channeling it into storm drains or causing unwanted pooling around foundations. By redirecting...

Landscaping evolves over time, with new plant varieties offering improved beauty, performance, and adaptability. While classic plants remain garden favorites, modern cultivars bring exciting enhancements. In this guide, we compare four beloved traditional plants with...

The Ultimate Guide to Landscaping with Medicinal Plants Creating a stunning landscape isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about choosing plants that offer both beauty and medicinal benefits. The following plants not only enhance your garden’s appeal but also provide a...

Killer Pots for Your Patio.... to do NOW! Killer landscape pots don't have to start in Spring; they can start now!  If you head to the nursery and put a few dollars down on some larger specimens of the following plants they will fill an entire pot and look amazing...

New Plants that will Blow you Away this Year Stunning plants are always nice to have in your landscape garden.  We often find these new gems in Spring when the nurseries launch their new lineup for the summer.  Here is a heads-up......2024 is a little different than...

In this comprehensive guide, you will learn how to create circular cages using 3' chicken wire.  These cages will offer protection against the potential destruction caused by rabbits and deer. These versatile and cost-effective enclosures provide a practical solution...

Fiskars 4 Claw Weed Puller is the Best De-Weeder Ever! Seriously, the Fiskars 4 claw weed puller is absolutely the best tool for eliminating weeds in your yard and flower beds.  This is a manual device that takes a little elbow grease, but it has advantages.  For one,...

Growing Prickly Pear Cactus in Cold Climates: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction to Prickly Pear Cactus The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.) is a resilient and versatile plant known for its distinctive paddle-shaped pads and vibrant blooms. Traditionally associated...

Cherry, Peony and Smokebush are amongst thrilling new plants for 2024   Cherry, Peony, and Smokebush are classic varieties with unique new characteristics that will surely be thrilling to many gardeners in 2024.  Most plant connoisseurs are searching for new...