Dark areas around your home make great hiding places for animals and people, but placing a few lights in the right spots can change that. Soft lighting can work just as effectively as large floodlights if you plan the layout correctly, increasing the security and look of your home.
Lighting for Security
One of the most common reasons people put lighting on the outside of there home is for security. It is far less common for a thief to try and break into your home in the daylight or when there are a lot of lights on.
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Are you tired of the basic postage stamp yard that consists of little more than a square of grass with perhaps a flower bed bordering the home? If so, the issue that makes the yard seem boring is that it is relatively one dimensional. Landscaping that takes advantage of different levels in height can be more visually interesting, and by extension, more attractive. The following are just a few ways to add vertical interest to your landscaping plans.
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As you go outside in the mornings, are you already feeling a delightful little nip in the air, a sure sign that gorgeous fall weather is either already in your area or that it is right around the corner? If so, you are probably also realizing that your summer gardening is coming to a close. Perhaps you are already thinking of what you will do for your 2019 landscaping. From doing a detailed assessment of what needs to be done to arranging for lawn maintenance, here are some ideas that might help you.
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When you've just purchased a home that happens to have a dirt yard, you may be curious about what you can do to make sure that your yard turns out great once you start fixing things up on your own. If you're eager to spruce up your yard, but are unsure of the maintenance that could be involved in some landscaped yards, you should focus on low-maintenance features.
The following features can all ensure that your yard looks great but won't be a ton of work to maintain.
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If you own a rental property, particularly if it's a multi-family property, then maintaining the grounds is likely your responsibility as the owner. Although it can be tempting to simply mow the grass and call it good, this can put you at risk of a safety-related issue. The following are three main areas where proper grounds maintenance from a place like Jim Rillo Landscaping can help you and your tenants avoid injury when it comes to maintaining the landscaping.
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