If you find yourself in a relentless battle with backyard clutter at your Orange County, NY home, it might be time to examine the effectiveness of your outdoor storage systems. In this article, we’ll look at just some of the ways you can reduce clutter in your yard and protect your lawn equipment with these stylish and unobtrusive outdoor storage options
Case Study: 24 Hour Extreme Backyard Makeover
Busy with her hands full with her one year old son and her husband deployed overseas, this future sister in law of Pete (Landworx owner/president) came home to this beautiful backyard transformation. In less than 24 hours, the Landworx of NY crew installed a new patio, firepit, plantings, new steps, irrigation system (because who wants the maintenance!?), landscape lighting, and some new sod.
Choosing Plantings that Look Like They’ve Been There for Years
Plants don’t age in the same sense that animals do. As they grow, they may lose a degree of reproductive output (as in the case of fruit trees) as well as decline in the rate of growth and rate at which they photosynthesise, but this is largely to do with their size rather than a decline in health related to age. Size, therefore is the single most distinguishing factor of “old” plants.
Controlling Your Landscape from Your Phone
With the emergence of new smart technology, homeowners are beginning to see opportunities of being able to control varying aspects of their home from their phones or tablets. From home-surveillance to opening window blinds and adjusting the lighting, smart homes are now becoming a reality. While this kind of technology hasn’t yet reached every home in America, the benefits are being discovered by exponentially more homeowners every year. Now some companies are taking the advantages of mobile controlled systems into the outdoors, allowing you to control the features of your landscape with your mobile device from anywhere in the world.
Choosing Between a Fire Pit and Fireplace
An outdoor fireplace or fire pit is a great place to gather with your friends and family, roast marshmallows, share stories and enjoy an evening under the stars in your Orange County, NY home. Both will add value to your home and provide an aesthetic focal point for outdoor areas, but which is best suited for you and your home? Here are some pointers to help you decide which is right for you.