It’s a common dilemma: you have an outdoor project and you don’t know whether to use landscape contractors or to do it yourself. Are landscape contractors worth the expense? What value do they add? How do I determine which landscape contractors are competent? Where do I start?
Landscape Contractors: An Overview
Landscape contractors bring to the table […]
Water, Water Everywhere
Irrigation systems turn a chore into a breeze
Imagine this scene: it’s August, in Houston. Temperatures have been hovering around 100 degrees for days and there is no forecast of rain. You watch your neighbor across the street drag water hoses around, note the uneven watering, the wasted water on sidewalks and street. But […]
The Murmur of Water
Outdoor water fountains can transform you and your environment
The mesmerizing sound. The transparent movement. The cool, fresh sensation. Outdoor water fountains are a treat for the senses—auditory, visual and tactile. For millennia, we had placed moving water around our homes because water works some kind of magic on us, soothing us to […]
Nothing says “summer” quite like a cookout. Kids love them. Adults, too—because they get to feel like kids again. The aroma of cooking food mixed with fresh air makes everyone’s mouth water. And no one has yet explained how everything cooked outdoors somehow tastes better.
Outdoor kitchens are the newest trend in Houston landscaping. These structures […]
Outdoor fireplaces are hot. A 2005 survey taken by the Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Association revealed that Americans spent nearly $150 billion on home remodeling of which one-third of that amount went towards adding outdoor living areas to their landscape design. Further, 67 percent of those surveyed who intended to build outdoor living areas also […]
Installing large statuary in your garden in one unique way of complementing your landscape and make your outdoor spaces look just as good as the interior of your home. These statuaries are also fountains and to make things easier for you, consider placing them as close to the water source as possible. You must provide […]
Due to the growing popularity of Irish jewelry pieces today, there are now a number of jewelry stores in local shopping malls and over the Internet that offer authentic Irish jewelry pieces as well as fashion jewelry pieces that are inspired by Irish jewelry designs. Although both kinds of Irish jewelry pieces are beautiful and […]
Alive and Thriving
A regular, well-thought-out landscape maintenance plan is the best way to protect your outdoor investment
A beautiful yard says something about the homeowners. Whether subtle or dramatic, a well-kept, well-loved yard sends a special message. Just as important—from the street, a lovely landscape can make a house stand out, which is important when it […]
Integrity. Professionalism. Fiscal stability. Operating efficiencies. Ethical standards. These concepts are key traits of all top commercial real estate management companies. Not surprisingly, they describe top commercial landscape maintenance companies, as well.
As a commercial property manager or owner, you want to find a commercial landscape maintenance company who will partner with you in reaching your […]
Exterior Worlds, in business since 1987, offers residential landscape maintenance, as well as commercial landscape maintenance, to properties in the greater Houston area. Our basic maintenance contracts entail regularly scheduled visits, in increments of 42 or 52 weeks per year (weather permitting), in which your landscape is tended to with immaculate attention to detail.
The Purpose […]
Since most of the soil in Houston tends to be heavy clay, you may need to consider regularly aeration as part of your lawn maintenance program. One way to check if your lawn needs aeration is to excavate a hole about 6” deep. If grass roots have only grown 1-2 inches down, your soil is […]
Do you cut out and collect magazine pictures of great landscaping ideas? Do you have a photo album of, say, a stately English mansion that you’d love to use for your home landscape design in Houston? Have you admired the plants and trees of European countryside estates and wondered if they would grow on the […]
Carhartt work jackets are famous for their long shelf life, unmatched durability and utmost comfort. The company, which has been producing excellent products for the past hundred years or more, is reckoned the world over for its state of the art jackets. So, if you have made up your mind to purchase Carhartt work jackets, […]
Fine, you have just completed a lovely and beautiful landscaping job in your garden. During the day you, or any guest or passerby can enjoy in luster this spectacle of beauty, your garden is there for all to see. But, what happens at night now, part of the beauty is the lighting that is shun […]
As a commercial property developer or owner, you want to find a commercial landscape design firm who will partner with you in reaching your long- and short-term goals. Key members of that team will include landscape designers or landscape architects, the professionals who will help enhance the investment potential of your property. Another key team […]
The latest studies show that in the U.S. there are more than 30 million acres of lawn, making grass our #1 irrigated crop. In these days when conservation—of natural resources and your personal resources—is all the rage, now is a good time to consider some alternatives that will save time, money and energy. A landscape […]
The small garden design begins and ends with thoughtful, precise planning. However, small does not mean limited. A small garden design can still deliver a huge “wow” factor.
Small Garden Design: The Problems
A small garden design comes with big challenges. Perhaps your property abuts the two-story blank wall of a neighbor’s townhouse. Maybe the space is […]
Home landscape design matters. A study commissioned by the Professional Landcare Network states it in financial terms: Homes that have been professionally landscaped bring 15-20 percent more upon resale than those with no home landscape design. From an aesthetic viewpoint, it delivers pleasure. “The importance of home landscape design is that it creates an experience […]
Contemporary Landscape Design is a melding of the old and the new.
Unlike modern-it utilizes traditional approaches to space with newer finishes or applied technologies. Without realizing it, contemporary design exists everywhere such as in a 60’s home remodel or a new classic home with modern finishes-the slicker look of all stainless steel appliances. It could […]
The concept of a roof garden is not a new one. In fact, it is centuries old!. If you live in an urban area, your dreams of having a garden may be difficult to achieve. Not so if you consider a roof garden!
More and more communities are encouraging their residents to plant roof gardens. The […]
