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SLOW THE FLOW

SLOW THE FLOW

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 ...
PRIVACY MATTERS

PRIVACY MATTERS

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 ...
Just Add H2O | Enjoy the Serenity and Beauty of Water Features

Just Add H2O | Enjoy the Serenity and Beauty of Water Features

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, ...
Naturally Green | Fertilizers and Weed Killers that Won’t Harm the Lake

Naturally Green | Fertilizers and Weed Killers that Won’t Harm the Lake

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 ...
Regional Roots | 10 Native Plants for Lake Style and Substance

Regional Roots | 10 Native Plants for Lake Style and Substance

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 ...
For the Birds | Establishing Bird Havens In the Garden

For the Birds | Establishing Bird Havens In the Garden

Bird-watching offers a year-long adventure and learning opportunity that changes with the seasons. Benefits range from enhancing personal mindfulness that can lower blood pressure and reduce stress, to improving your ...
Ornamental Grasses | The Garden’s Unsung Hero

Ornamental Grasses | The Garden’s Unsung Hero

Looking for a low-maintenance addition to your landscape that you can rely on all year for show-stopping good looks? Look no further than ornamental grasses. These hardy perennials are a ...
Lakeside Landscaping | Solutions for Slopes and Other Challenges

Lakeside Landscaping | Solutions for Slopes and Other Challenges

Lakefront homeowners at Smith Mountain Lake enjoy soothing views of rippling water and lush vegetation. By implementing thoughtful landscaping on your own property, you can create appealing scenes that can ...
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