You and your neighbor both share the same climate and you both water them the same, so why is their lawn greener than yours? There are reasons why this happens and they can be fixed so that your lawn is as green as the house next door. Don’t Cut Your Lawn Too Low If you… [Read More]
Lawn Care Tips – Getting Your Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Lawn As Green As Your Neighbors!
September 25, 2015 By
Tips On How to Care For Your Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Lawn Over The Fall and Winter Seasons
September 18, 2015 By
Everyone wants to have a great lawn but not everyone is willing to to invest time it takes to have one. Below are some of the fall and winter tips to insure your lawn bounces back next spring and is healthy before the summer hits. Don’t Trim Your Grass Too Aggressively Make sure to stay consistent… [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
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]
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]
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]
Make Sure Your Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati Landscaping Design Keeps Future Maintenance in Mind
December 29, 2014 By
See a cool picture in a Home and Garden magazine? Saw something you liked on one of the bazillion curb appeal shows on cable? Be careful what you wish for and remember who is going to have to handle the landscaping maintenance in the future. A lot of these designs look great when they are first finished but… [Read More]
