The Boise Landscaping Ideas Blog

Designing the yard of your dreams  is one of the fun and exciting parts of home ownership. You can create a beautiful, serene space to spend warm summer evenings and provide a place for the kids to run around and enjoy spending time outdoors. Adding a  water feature  is one way to quickly elevate the space, increase resale value, and add privacy as it masks the sound of private conversations.  1) Garden Pond There's a reason many zen gardens include ponds! Adding a small garden pond can add an air of peace and quiet to your backyard. If you enjoy slow, peaceful mornings, meditating, doing yoga, or simply sipping tea while gazing at your lovely garden pond may bring you closer to nature and be the wow factor your life is missing. 2) Bird Bath Fountains  A bird watcher's dream, the bird bath was first created in the 1800s. Add one or two inches of water to your bird bath, and birds can drink the water or use it to preen, cleaning dust, dirt, and parasites from the...

As a homeowner with summer just around the corner, you may be thinking about getting your yard ready for time spent outdoors this summer season. Here in the Boise, Meridian, Eagle, and Kuna areas, having a thriving lawn during the hotter months can be a challenge, but  installing a sprinkler system  is a must-have to keep your yard fresh and usable. Learning about different lawn irrigation systems should be a high priority if you're looking to have a beautiful and functional yard this summer.  If you personally don't have experience with installing sprinklers and irrigation systems,  hiring an affordable landscaping service  is an effective way to avoid the headache that comes from learning by trial and error, especially when the stakes are high. The consequences of a less-than-well-done job for your sprinkler system can include burst pipes, leaks that lead to flooding, and water damage to your home or even your neighbor's home. Some common pitfalls that a profe...