Everyone loves the money-saving aspect of DIY projects. Plus, when you step back to look at your final result, you also get the satisfaction of saying, “Yeah, I did that”! Fortunately, when it comes to outdoor landscaping and hardscaping, there are an array of features you can create yourself without the help of professionals. In …
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Read MoreGrowing new grass from seed is a totally unique challenge as compared to installing turf. While your efforts installing turf are immediate, sowing grass seed requires timing and patience. But sowing new seed on an established lawn (called overseeding) is an essential task for lawn maintenance that can patch up bald spots and make your …
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Read MoreThere is plenty of misinformation floating around on the subject of lawn maintenance, and much confusion around the question, “Should I rake leaves?” We’d like to clear up some of the confusion and answer the question of whether or not you should rake your leaves. Should I Rake Leaves? If you’re like many people, you’re …
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Read MoreA well-constructed retaining wall can offer functionality and beauty. They are everywhere, you may not even notice them, but they’re an excellent way to solve a landscaping problem while still keeping your property looking its best. The question is: do you need one? Let’s take a deeper look at retaining walls and what you need …
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Read MoreAre you bored of the way your lawn and yard looks? Luckily, your grass can be greener on the Van Beek’s side! There are many ways to alter your lawn look to meet your personal design vision. Here are five ways to improve your lawn and yard: Use multiple seeds and grass types It is …
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Read MoreWith summer comes: Rising temperatures Extra sunshine More time spent outdoors It also comes with increased water usage; most of which goes into sod, topsoil and the rest of your outdoor landscaping. This summer, be water wise by following these helpful tips, courtesy of Van Beek’s Garden Supplies. Save water & have a great looking lawn too …
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Read MoreDetermine the scope of your Project In the last post, we talked a bit about determining the scope of your project. That simply means the size of the project and where you are starting from. The three starting points are from a fresh start or from the dirt up, replacing an existing project with something …
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