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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Published on Monday, November 09, 2020
Many people love outdoor holiday decorations, but the installation and setup can take a lot of time and effort, especially if you have a larger property. You also risk slipping and falling or even injuries from electricity when trying to hang your holiday lighting by yourself.
These issues are eliminated when you hire a professional holiday lighting service! Here at A+ Lawn & Landscape, we will design, install, remove, and store your holiday lighting to save you the hassle and give you more time to...
Published on Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Having a fire pit or outdoor fireplace can be a great feature to have for the winter season in Iowa. They let you enjoy the beautiful weather without completely freezing through!
When it comes to factors like cost, style, and overall maintenance, both options have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice ultimately comes down to which hardscape best meets your needs and personal preference.
Here are some key points to keep in mind when deciding on whether you'd like a fire pit...
Published on Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Protect your Des Moines area property with winter lawn care services.
Winter is coming, and even though the grass has finally slowed down, your lawn could still use a little pre-winter care. Winterizing your lawn, especially in central Iowa where winter is hard on us, is especially important to create a thriving lawn when spring arrives.
Learn about the types of winterizing services that will keep your lawn in top shape and how to best prepare for the snowy season.
Leaf cleanup does...
Published on Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Fall cleanups are an essential step in lawn and landscape maintenance for your property in Des Moines, West Des Moines, and nearby central Iowa communities. With the winter season right around the corner, certain lawn services and treatments must happen to protect your plants and other softscapes from the harsh weather.
If you'd like to limit the amount of lawn and landscape care that your residential or commercial property will need come springtime, check out what fall maintenance...
Published on Thursday, October 15, 2020
Fall leaves can damage your property if ignored.
Two popular maintenance services that are done for fall lawn care are leaf removal and leaf mulching. Both can improve the health and appearance of your grass, but it all depends on what your property needs.
In Des Moines and other cities in northern Iowa, it's important that your lawn receives the right fall maintenance so it stays protected during the winter season. See which leaf cleanup service would be...
Published on Friday, October 09, 2020
Flowers bring the ultimate curb appeal to any property in Des Moines, Iowa no matter the time of year. However, there are some plants and flowers that will not grow well because of the state's hardiness zone ranking, which is based on the average annual winter temperature.
That's why perennial flowers, which can handle extreme and arid growing conditions, are the flowers of choice for landscapers and gardeners in Iowa.
Learn more about the five most popular perennials that will...
