Published on Monday, March 22, 2021
A great fire pit can be the focal point of your backyard, becoming a place for relaxing after a hard day, cooking s'mores with the kids, or providing ambiance for a gathering of friends and family. Versatile and customizable to suit your needs, you can choose from either a wood-burning or gas-burning fire pit.
At A+ Lawn & Landscape, we install both options throughout the Des Moines, Iowa area. Choosing between a gas or a wood-burning fire pit all comes down to your personal...
Published on Tuesday, March 16, 2021
All grass, no matter where you live, needs three key nutrients to survive: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and
potassium (K). Each one offers different benefits for your grass that keep it healthy and strong. If
your lawn is looking a little drab, chances are your grass is depleted of one or more of the three key nutrients.
In order to correctly fertilize your lawn, you must understand what it is exactly that you are feeding your grass.
Some lawns need more of one nutrient ...
Published on Thursday, March 11, 2021
As spring brings sunshine and good weather, many homeowners here in Des Moines and surrounding areas are ready to turn their sprinkler systems back on for the year. Some may feel that a spring start-up is a waste of money, but the truth is that it is essential for maintaining a fully-functional irrigation system.
If you are considering a spring start-up for your irrigation system, trust our professionals at A+ Lawn & Landscape. We have the training and tools to keep your irrigation system in peak...
Published on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Determine if a 2D or 3D Design is More Ideal For Your Project
The factors that will ultimately help you decide whether you're better off with a 2D or 3D landscape design are time, cost, and desired level of detail.
Design renderings can be presented by landscape companies in either two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) formats and there are clear differences between the two as far as time, cost, and precision are concerned. Which option is right for you?
The design process ...
Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
It’s Iowa. It’s winter. It’s snowing. So why bother thinking about spring landscaping? Believe it or not, winter is actually the best time to plan for the year, and our designers are already thinking about spring blooms.
If you want spring flowers, it’s important to plan ahead. But you may be wondering what the best spring blooms are for Des Moines, West Des Moines, and surrounding areas of Iowa. Let’s take a look at some tried-and true spring favorites.
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Published on Wednesday, December 16, 2020
After surveying your yard, you realize your landscape is looking a little drab and could use a makeover. You do your research, check out some online designs, and are ready to schedule your next landscaping project! So, of course, it makes perfect sense to wait until the spring to get started right? Wrong.
But why is that? Well, because other residents in Des Moines, IA are thinking the same way you are. Many people consider spring to be the ideal time for their landscaping projects, but ...
Published on Monday, December 07, 2020
Nothing adds more beauty and dimension to a landscape than landscape lighting systems. The right professional lighting technique can create interesting shadows and images of the outdoor features they highlight.
Illuminating your landscape at night is a common trend for most homes and businesses in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and surrounding cities in Iowa who want to accentuate their outdoor space. These five landscape lighting techniques are used most often and each...
Published on Thursday, November 26, 2020
Retaining walls are structural elements that act as an attractive hardscaped feature for your property, but they are also practical. Walls can be used for erosion control, design, and seating (sometimes all at once), so let’s look at the different options for retaining walls to meet your needs for your Des Moines, IA area home or business.
Erosion Retaining Walls
When you have a significant slope or relatively dramatic changes in elevation, erosion retaining walls...
Published on Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Encourage healthy growth in the spring and summer by pruning in the winter.
Pruning does more than just make your landscaping look neat and trimmed. It actually helps the long-term health of your plants. Shrubs that are left to grow without pruning can develop disease and pest infestations, and plants can simply outgrow their space.
Depending on the types of plants on your property, you may need spring pruning, winter pruning, or both. Let’s look at a few common shrubs and plants...
Published on Tuesday, November 10, 2020
A+ Lawn & Landscape is offering a huge 40% discount on everything in our nursery! Whether you need trees, shrubs, or any other plantings for your fall landscaping needs, call our garden center today at (515) 777-7845 to save 40% before the sale ends on November 25, 2020!
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