Articles
Landscape Design
- Container Gardens Enhance Even the Smallest of Outdoor Spaces
- Rock Gardens Add Low-Maintenance Beauty to Your Northern Virginia Landscape
- How to Augment Your Centreville, Potomac, or Woodbridge Landscape with Stone Walls
- Create Usable Space with a Multi-Level Landscape
- Ten Mistakes to Avoid in Designing Your Landscape
- Extending Spring Cleanup to Your Northern Virginia Property
- Importance of Erosion Landscaping and Drainage In Residential Northern Virginia
- Retaining Walls Both an Aesthetic and Functional Landscape Feature
- Different Elements in Your Landscape Add Interest
Maintenance
Ponds and Water Features
- What is a Formal Water Feature and How Can One Complement Your Landscape?
- Types of Water Plants for Your Northern Virginia Pond
- Adding a Pond or Water Feature To Your Northern Virginia Property
- Bring Life To Your Northern Virginia Pond or Water Feature
- Issues Surrounding Your Northern Virginia Pond or Water Feature
Lighting, Ornaments and Materials
- Choosing the Right Material for Your Outdoor Planters
- Shedding Some Light on Outdoor Lighting
- Incorporating Garden Ornaments in Your Landscape
- The Benefits of Using River Rock in Your Northern Virginia Landscape
Livestock and Wildlife
All About Plants
- Topiary for Beginners
- Adding Color to Your Landscape
- Choosing the Right Plants for Pool-Side Landscaping
- Starting Your First Northern Virginia Vegetable Garden
- The Benefits of “Greenscaping” Your Northern Virginia or Maryland Yard
- What Are Native Plants and Why Are They Important?
Tips
Decks and Patios
Associations & Directories
DC · MD · VA Chapter Association of Professional Landscape Designers
www.dcmdva-apld.org/
Garden Scout
www.gardenscout.com
Better Business Bureau – Washington, DC Chapter
www.dc.bbb.org/
South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
www.southfairfaxchamber.org/
Suppliers and Partners
McLean Electric
McLean, VA
www.mcleanelectricco.com/
Halco Fence
Bristow, VA
www.halcofence.com
Fisher Group
Design Build Construction
Annandale, VA
www.designbuildrenovate.com
Absolute Kitchens
Kitchen Remodeling
Tyson’s Corner, VA
www.absolute-kitchens.com/
Commonwealth Home Remodelers
Vienna, VA
www.commonwealthhome.com
Wilcoxin Pool Construction
Rockville, MD
www.wilcoxonconst.com/
Nicolock Patio Pavers
www.nicolock.com/
The Care of Trees
Alexandria, VA
www.thecareoftrees.com/
Outdoor Lighting Solutions
Herndon, VA
www.outdoorlightingsolutions.com
Essential Tips for Lawn Mowing Safety
Lawn mowers are not only common lawn care tools, but also common sources of injury. Lawn mower injuries can include cuts, amputation, broken and dislocated bones, eye injuries, and burns. Simple things like wet grass, yard debris, loose clothes, and slippery shoes can heighten the risk of injury. To decrease risk of mowing-related injuries, follow these tips:
- Before mowing, pick up stones, toys, and other debris from your yard.
- Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles, long pants, and protective eyewear while mowing.
- Never attempt to lift, adjust, or repair a walk-behind mower while its engine is still running.
- Never mow a wet lawn or mow late in the day when light is dim.
- Make sure children and other people are indoors or at a safe distance away while mowing.
- Start and refuel mowers outdoors, not in a garage or shed.
- Turn off the mower and wait for blades to stop before removing the grass catcher, unclogging the chute, or crossing driveways, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces.
- Do not allow children to ride on driven mowers.
- Wear heavy gloves when changing or cleaning blades.
- When using a walk-behind mower, mow across slopes instead of up and down. Avoid mowing on any steep slopes.
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