by Zach Ritland | Oct 27, 2025 | Landscaping
October Landscaping Ideas That Work For Ames IA Backyards Summary: October sneaks up quickly, and yards start changing with the fall season. The garden beds that held their shape in summer can look worn out, and the lawn edges lose that sharp, satisfying line. With a...
by Zach Ritland | Oct 13, 2025 | Hardscaping, Landscaping
Fall-Friendly Hardscaping Ideas to Extend the Autumn Season Summary: Crisp evenings, golden leaves, and that extra hour around a crackling flame make fall perfect for rethinking how outdoor spaces work. Hardscaping ties it all together with a durable, beautiful...
by Zach Ritland | Sep 1, 2025 | Landscaping, Mulch
Smart Mulching in Ames: Types, Timing, and Tips Introduction: A healthy, vibrant landscape doesn’t start with the plants—it begins with what’s under and around them. In Ames, Iowa, where seasons swing between icy winters and hot, dry summers, mulching isn’t just a...
by Zach Ritland | Aug 11, 2025 | Mulch, Landscaping
Avoid Mulching Mistakes with These Simple Tips Introduction: Mulch may seem like a straightforward addition to your garden, but how and when you use it can make a huge difference in the health of your landscape. While mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and...
by Zach Ritland | Jun 9, 2025 | Landscaping
Artful Landscaping | The Key to Boosting Your Mental Health Landscaping provides many benefits, like increasing your home’s value and curb appeal. But it also provides a more subtle benefit: boosting your mental health. Since the dawn of time, people have been in tune...
by Zach Ritland | Sep 23, 2024 | Landscaping
Landscaping Challenges: Solutions for Slopes, Small Spaces, and Poor Soil Landscaping is difficult to plan because you need to work with what you have. This is not to say that you can’t level your yard, amend your soil, or find workarounds for landscaping challenges,...