Photo Courtesy of Seven Oaks Landscape Hardscape Protect the Lake and Add to Your Property’s Value with Buffer Landscaping Those who are fortunate enough to live along a shoreline know there are benefits that come with that location. Being close…
Using Plants as Screens Whether home is a city apartment or townhouse, a suburban house or a house by the lake, most of us crave a space with some degree of privacy. Fortunately, erecting a fence or wall is not…
Whether or not you have a lake view, you can enjoy the delightful repose of being close to the water. By adding thoughtful water features to your garden or lawn, you can create a serene atmosphere for your home just…
While a lush lakeside landscape is picturesque, beautiful lawns require fertilizers and weed controllers, which contain nitrogen and phosphorus. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus run-off promotes algae bloom in streams and lakes, which leads to fish kills, foul odors and bacteria.…
From their abilities to optimize water usage and provide habitats for pollinators to their effects on controlling erosion and improving air quality, native plant species are sought by Smith Mountain Lake homeowners who are eager to reap those benefits. Especially…