Is your house a bit too close to your neighbors house? Do you have a pool and don’t want gawkers? Are you tired of looking at the neighbors broken down car rusting to oblivion next door? If so, you may want some privacy and this article helps you decide on using trees and shrubs to… [Read More]
Do You Need Some Privacy From the Neighbors? Tips on What Trees, Shrubs, and Hedges to Use When Creating Privacy for Your Yard
July 7, 2015 By
The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Materials to Use For Your Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Patio Project
June 26, 2015 By
There are 3 main types of materials to use when building the patio of your dreams. Below are the pros and cons of using brick, natural stone, or concrete for your Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky patio project. Brick Patios Brick patios are very traditional and will never go out of style. Unique Design – Are a… [Read More]
Need to Build a Retaining Wall? Here Are Some Helpful Tips To Know Before Building Your Retaining Wall
June 18, 2015 By
Retaining walls can be a large investment of time and money so check out these tips before trying to build one yourself (not suggested) or hiring a pro to help you. Design Your Wall To Be Used Within Your Lifestyle Retaining walls are sometimes only thought of as ways to hold back soil but if they are done… [Read More]
Lawn and Landscaping FAQs: When Should I Cut and Water Our Grass?
April 30, 2015 By
Watering and mowing your lawn are the most important activities to keeping your lawn healthy. Rule of thumb is to mow at least once a week during growth periods. Sharp mowing blades are extremely important so that you cut instead of rip the grass. Ripping your grass allows your grass to be susceptible to a… [Read More]
Lawn and Landscaping FAQs: Is Fertilizer Important for My Lawn?
April 8, 2015 By
Over Outer Image Outdoor Services’ 20+ years experience in providing lawn care and landscaping services to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area we get some of the same questions over and over again. It’s because they are GOOD questions. This frequently asked questions blog series is to help answer those questions as simply as possible. Is… [Read More]
Why You Need to Hire a Professional Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Lawn Care Service For Your Lawn
March 17, 2015 By
Mowing and watering aren’t the only keys to growing a thick, green lawn. Lawns need other treatments such as regular fertilization, weed control, aeration and overseeding. Many of these treatments can be tedious and time-consuming and require very costly equipment you may not know how to use. Northern Kentucky Lawn Care Services own the equipment and… [Read More]
Hardscape Tips: Decorative and Stamped Concrete Can Provide the Look You Desire at the Price You Can Afford
March 3, 2015 By
Decorative concrete is a way to add pleasing aesthetics to floors, walls, driveways or patios. Normal concrete becomes decorative concrete when a variety of materials are applied during the pouring process or after the concrete is cured. These materials include stamped concrete, acid staining, decorative overlays, polished concrete, concrete countertops, vertical overlays and more. Advantages of Stenciled/Decorative Concrete… Decorative concrete looks… [Read More]
Want to Use Your Yard for “Outdoor Living” This Summer? Now Is the Time for Designing and Scheduling Your Project and Ordering Materials!
January 26, 2015 By
“Outdoor Living” is one of the top 25 housing trends for 20015 according to Realtor® Magazine. It’s all about turning the outdoor of your home into a multifunctional retreat for your guests and family. Memorial Day will be here before you know it so now is the time to start thinking about your pool landscaping. … [Read More]
Sod Vs Grass Seed: Learn Their Advantages and Disadvantages
September 23, 2014 By
Sod Quickness – Sod’s primary advantage is how quick it makes a difference to your yard. It’s almost instant. Seems between sod rolls quickly knit to each other and in a week you will be walking on it. Tough Install – Laying the sod can take some time and it may require topsoil. Turf rolls are heavy. You… [Read More]
Walkways: Creating Curb Appeal and Beauty for Your Family And Guests
September 12, 2014 By
When your home and its curb appeal are involved, walkways are more than just a way to get from Point A to Point B. Walkways turn ordinary yards into something special and elegant for your family and guests. Walkways quickly become showpieces that show off the rest of your landscaping. With some of the tips below… [Read More]
