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Category: Outdoor Living

Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen

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Deciding on building an outdoor kitchen can be a big decision. Because of the initial investment, it can sometimes be difficult to make a final choice to build out an outdoor kitchen. Wondering if you should do it? Read on below to learn about some of the benefits of an outdoor kitchen!

Great Entertaining Space

One big benefit of having an outdoor kitchen is the ability to entertain and cook for guests right in your very own backyard! Ever hosted a backyard party only to have to run back and forth from the kitchen inside to the party outside? If so, you know how frustrating that can be! With an outdoor kitchen, you will be able to cook a delicious meal while still entertaining your guests in your beautiful outdoor space.

Increase in Home Value

Not only will an outdoor kitchen be beneficial for you while you are living in your house, but it can also help to increase the value of your home when you go to sell. Outdoor spaces are very important to homebuyers. Having a beautiful outdoor kitchen will wow potential buyers immediately upon walking into the backyard!

Saves on Utility Bills

Although an outdoor kitchen is an initial investment, it will also pay off in your monthly utility bills. By utilizing your outdoor kitchen in the summertime, you can avoid using the excess air conditioning often needed to cool down the house while using a traditional indoor oven.

Contact us!

Still have questions about whether or not an outdoor kitchen is right for you? If so, contact Blooms Landcare. When it comes to lawn design and décor, we’re the professionals for the job. Call Blooms Landcareat [phone], or send us a message through our online contact form!

Want to Get Outdoors in Fort Worth? Here’s How to Prep Your Lawn for Spring Activity

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Maintain a Healthy Outdoor EnvironmentIn Dallas and Fort Worth, we’re gearing up for spring! After these rainstorms subside, we’ll have some pretty great weather. As this is the case in our city, the Blooms Landcare team thought we’d take this time to clear up some common springtime problems that customers run into. This way, you’ll be prepared for when the sun comes out and your lawn is going to see activity!

Spring Activity Prep

As the kids go outdoors, your lawn needs to be ready:

Watering the Lawn – Make sure you have a sprinkler system installed on your lawn or at least make sure you have a plan of action for watering in the season ahead. As the temperatures rise in Dallas and Fort Worth, the last thing we want is a dehydrated lawn. Tackle this early and you’ll have a happy lawn throughout the season.

Designate Areas – When the kids and their friends come into your backyard to play, you can imagine the havoc they can wreck. Make sure to designate an area where they can play, as rough and sporty as they want, and designate an area where they can’t play. In dividing up these areas, you keep a semblance of normality to some parts of your landscape.

Create Raised Beds – Either in the form of a flower bed or a box garden, we suggest that you create a raised bed for those plants that need special attention. If you have gorgeous rose blooms or are planning on summer tomatoes, make sure to create an area where they are safe from rough-housing!

Planning Early Means A Great Spring

Planning out these steps early will make a huge difference in the long run. Your kids have a place to play with no concern, your summer tomatoes will look and taste great, and your lawn will be hydrated during those hot summer months.

For more planning tips or to have us address these concerns for you, contact Blooms Landcare in Dallas and Fort Worth. Let us be your lawn team this season! [phone]

 

Earth Friendly Patio Ideas

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Earth Friendly Patio Ideas

Spring and summer are the best time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. The best memories of summer nights are sitting on the porch with a tall glass of iced tea listening to the hum of insects and watching the stars. It is important that we enjoy these moments while also preserving them for our children’s future. You don’t have to do that at the expense of having a boring outdoor living area. Here are a few great earth friendly ideas for your patio.

Stay Local

The key to exceptional Dallas and Fort Worth lawn care is to use elements of the local environment, and preserve the current habitat. Blooms Landcare can help you pick everything you need to maintain a perfect balance. For example, you could use indigenous rocks and plants to landscape around your patio. You can also choose plants that require less water. This will not only help the environment but also save on your water bill! Choosing wood that is not soaked in harmful chemicals are not only safer for your family but don’t emit harmful substances into the environment. Check with your landscaping professional before choosing patio materials.

Quality Over Price

Quality materials last longer and therefore reduce waste. By choosing durable long lasting materials for your patio, you are making an eco-friendly decision. Blooms Landcare knows of the latest in eco-friendly materials that are available for installation. We have solar lighting available that is high quality, long lasting, and will save you money every month on your electric bill. Consequently, eco-friendly tends to mean savings for you and for the planet. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved.

If you would like more tips and tricks on how to make your patio more eco-friendly, Contact Blooms Landcare at [phone]. We would be happy to schedule an appointment or to speak to a representative about how to make your patio more efficient for you and the planet.

Easy Landscaping Tips to Improve Your Curb Appeal

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Landscaping TipsCurb appeal makes a home more inviting and can be particularly important if you are trying to sell your house.  We at Blooms Landcare are experts at creating attractive yards and keeping them well maintained. These simple landscaping tips can be implemented with minimal effort and expense.

Mow the Grass

Mowing your grass is a basic way you can really help improve the look of a yard. Your neighbors will also appreciate it when you keep your lawn tidy.

Add Some Color

Infusing seasonal color into your home’s landscaping can make it pop, and flats of annuals don’t cost a lot of money.  You can try several bright color combinations or go for a more monochromatic color scheme, whatever complements your home best.

Weed and Prune

Another one of the easy landscaping tips to follow is to weed your beds and prune back bushes.  These activities can create a neater, more appealing yard. The gardeners at our Dallas and Fort Worth yard care company are experts at keeping yards well groomed.

Replenish Mulch

Touching up the mulch around beds can provide a more finished look to your yard. The dark color of mulch provides a nice color contrast to flowers and plants.  Mulch helps prevent moisture from evaporating, so it may mean less watering and a lower water bill as well. It is also relatively inexpensive and simple to apply.

Add Some Outdoors Containers

Filling containers with plants and flowers can really add character to the outside of a home.  Fill them with plants, flowers and even vegetables. Placing containers near doorways and on patios can provide maximum viewing pleasure.

Following these easy landscaping tips can assist you in improving the appearance of your yard. Blooms Landcare is a full-service, residential and commercial landscaping company and you can contact us at [phone] for any of your gardening needs.

Small Garden Ideas

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Small Garden IdeasSimply because you live in an apartment or condo, or because you have a small garden plot, does not mean that you cannot enjoy growing your own garden. A few small garden ideas will have you growing beautiful plants and vegetables in no time. Blooms Landcare is here to not only provide the Dallas and Fort Worth area with gorgeous landscaping, but we also want to provide you with tips to help improve the look of your garden no matter how big or small it is.

Plants and Tubs

Just about all small garden ideas you read about will involve the use of tubs and pots. If you decide to grow tomatoes in a tub or similar container, make sure that it has proper drainage. Look for Patio tomato plants, which are ideal for container gardens. Not only are Patio tomatoes excellent for small garden ideas, they can also serve as a great decoration idea with their plump, bright red fruits. Imagine being able to enjoy fresh tomatoes all through the growing season.

Besides Patio tomatoes, Early Girl, Better Boy, and Beefsteak are all great options for small garden tomato plants. To get the plants to grow upright, all you have to do is pinch out the side branches as they start to grow, and keep one leader until fruit starts to ripen.

Other Vegetables

Additional vegetables that grow great inside of containers include sweet/hot peppers, squash and cucumbers. If you have hooks, try hanging the plants from them; this is also a great idea for decorations. Bean poles are great to grow in containers, and one or two will supply you with plenty of beans for you and your family for the growing season.

For additional small garden ideas or if you are in need of professional Dallas and Fort Worth landscaping, call Blooms Landcare at [phone]. We’re waiting to help you with your gardening project. Contact us today!

Outdoor Lighting Tips for Homeowners

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outdoor lightingAs the weather warms up, many homeowners start heading outside to enjoy their yard again—and wondering if there are ways to make their yard even better. Adding outdoor lighting to your landscape is one option we like here at Blooms Landcare; lighting can help increase your home’s value, improve safety, and make it more attractive.

Adding outdoor lights is cheaper and easier than many homeowners think, and allows them to make better use of their yards even after the sun goes down. The American Lighting Association (ALA) has released a few tips that can help homeowners who want to add or upgrade outdoor lights to their home:

  • Know the types. Outdoor lighting usually is installed in one of three ways—task, overhead and ambient. Overhead lighting improves visibility on walking surfaces, such as steps or paths, while task lighting focuses on work areas like the kitchen. Ambient lighting is used to brighten the whole space.
  • Remember security. Lights near the doorways improve safety, as long as the lights are directed outwards instead of into the eyes of the homeowner. Motion detectors are also a good idea.
  • Build outdoor “rooms.” Outdoor lights can be used to mark off different parts of your yard, creating barriers and distinguishing areas from each other.
  • Avoid glare. Don’t make the lighting too bright, because this can be annoying or even blinding.

Outdoor lighting is one good way for homeowners to increase safety, beauty, and the value of their home. Here at Blooms Landcare, we’re willing to help with your Dallas and Fort Worth lighting needs—give us a call at [phone].

Source: The Fallbrook Village News, “Lighting can set the stage for outdoor fun,” January 30, 2014.

Outdoor Environments Beautify Your Home

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Outdoor EnvironmentsHomeowners should always be looking for ways to beautify their home while also increasing its value. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is through investing in outdoor environments. At Blooms Landcare, we believe that the way your yard appears can have a significant impact on the enjoyment you have in owning the home, so it is important to consider the many methods available that can help improve the appearance of your lawn through our exceptional Dallas and Fort Worth yard care services.

Improve Outdoor Aesthetics

The most obvious benefit to improving outdoor environments has to do, of course, with aesthetics. Beautifying the exterior of your home through excellent landscape design, installation and maintenance can go a long way toward improving the appearance of your home. It also helps you enjoy your yard that much more, as the beautiful environment you create will seem to beg you to spend more time in it.

Increase the Value of Your Home

What many people do not realize is the impact that a focus on outdoor environments can have on the value of a home. We have seen many instances in which our landscaping has helped homeowners significantly improve the resale value of their home while also making the landscape that much more enjoyable to be a part of.

If you are interested in beautifying your yard through expert landscaping, please call us, Blooms Landcare, at [phone]. We will be happy to schedule a free on-site assessment and proposal at the time that is most convenient to you.

Use a Landscape Maintenance Company to Sell Your Home

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Quality landscaping does more than just keep your grass cut and your hedges trimmed. If you are looking to sell your home, landscape maintenance in Forth Worth can mean a quicker sale at a higher price. At Blooms Landcare, out specialists know how to get the most out of your lawn to boost curb appeal and your home’s value.

A Lot of Green

A lush lawn and the right plants can go a long way in attracting potential buyers. In fact, The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association reports that landscaping your yard can increase the resale value of your home by as much as 14 percent. Additionally, the time it takes to sell your home can be reduced by up to six weeks with the right landscape maintenance.

Employing the right company may mean making a few small changes or upgrades to your lawn, such as:

  • Developing a landscape design for both front and back yards
  • Planting new, complementary shrubs, plants and trees
  • Monitoring the soil to improve nutrient content and grub control
  • Aerating and pruning

Bigger Projects

You may also consider installing a patio or outdoor living area, as some studies show this can provide up to a 100 percent return on your investment – as well as give you a place to enjoy while waiting for the right bid. This might mean simple hardware like fountains or statues or large-scale projects like an outdoor kitchen or fireplace.

To find out how our staff at Blooms Landcare can help you sell your home, call us at [phone].

A Guide for Summertime Outdoor Entertaining

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Summertime Outdoor EntertainingSince summertime is right around the corner, many homeowners are already busy getting ready to throw outside dinner parties. However, before anyone can begin to plan any kind of summer festivities, it’s essential to have your exterior layout designed for outdoor entertainment.

Ambiance Plays an Important Role

One of the first things you should address is your outdoor lighting. The right lighting will give you and your guests that perfect ambiance for the party.

You should also consider updating your landscape’s design, such as in a traditional, Japanese, contemporary, or modernized decor. Whichever you choose, rest assured that we will be able to accentuate your yard’s overall beauty while adding that relaxing atmosphere.

Adornments That Create a Welcoming Environment

Another aspect you should focus on is installing fixtures that will accessorize your garden. A couple of the adornments that can accentuate your decor beautifully are ponds and fountains. Both of these choices will bring a unique design and a calming atmosphere.

In order to enhance your outdoor parties, you can also add a BBQ pit or a high-definition television to your patio. It’s everything you need for parties, all in one place!

If you’re ready to transform your backyard, start your patio construction project today. Our Keller landscaping company can help you from start to finish, from realizing your dream to finally seeing it in person. Make sure you call Blooms Landcare at [phone] for all of your landscaping needs!

Make Your Backyard a Haven with Blooms

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Backyard Haven with BloomsYour backyard is an extension of your home. When properly landscaped and decorated to your specific liking and tastes, it can be a center for relaxation, for family gatherings, or for outdoor fun. Let our creative team at Blooms Landcare transform your Dallas and Fort Worth backyard into the space you always wanted it to be. We at Bloom’s specialize in landscape design, and employs highly trained professionals who will work with your to make your backyard dreams become a reality.

What better way to begin your backyard redecoration than with a patio landscape? Your patio is the gateway to your backyard and is most likely where you spend your time while outdoors. Let Blooms help you transform your patio space into a haven of relaxation with our expertise in landscape installation. Space is never an issue—no matter the size of your outdoor patio or your budget, we can work with your unique situation to ensure you are getting the most out of your backyard.

Your outdoor space is yours to design. The staff at Blooms Landcare is trained in both landscape design and landscape installation. In addition to your patio, the team at Bloom’s can work with your ideas about trees, plants, stone work, and outdoor lighting. No matter what you desire for your outdoor space, our professionals are trained to make it possible for you. No detail is overlooked to ensure that our customers receive only the best for their backyards.

Be the envy of everyone in your Dallas and Fort Worth neighborhood with a new patio landscape design today. Call Blooms Landcare at [phone] to begin your backyard transformation. You can also view our gallery of landscaping and patio installation for inspiration and ideas for your own backyard.