Landscaping Blog

A retaining wall is a landscaping feature designed to support and stabilize the soil. Many homeowners use these walls for adding privacy and changing the shape of their backyards. When installed properly, retaining walls can provide you with a plethora of benefits. Here’s how this hardscape element can help transform your landscape into a visually…

Mulch has been proven to provide a myriad of benefits to your landscape. It reduces the amount of soil runoff and prevents weeds from taking over. Appearance-wise, mulch helps make the garden bed look more attractive and uniform.  You have probably seen dyed or colored mulch in other people’s yards. The most popular colors are…

First impressions are incredibly important for your office and commercial space. When you have a well-designed landscape, your business image will be appealing to old and new clients.  One way to form a great, lasting impression is through commercial lawn care. A good landscape creates a better working environment and enhances curb appeal. Is commercial…

Your outdoor living space or garden is as important as your home’s interiors. It increases the value and desirability of your property. In addition, a well-designed landscape can improve your health and stress levels. Contrary to popular belief, landscaping isn’t just about plants and trees. This also includes hardscaping elements that create depth and diversity…

Anyone can have a green thumb—even the newbies in gardening. Growing plants and flowers can be quite tricky. If your plants always wither and die, don’t worry! There are many gardening tips to do things right. But is a green thumb a real thing? Here’s what you need to know about it: What Does “Green…

Growing a lush and healthy lawn is considered a commitment. You need to spend time and effort to have a beautiful lawn at all times. Landscaping and lawn care are not the easiest tasks. That’s why it is satisfying to achieve a perfectly mowed turf. In recent years, more homeowners are now trying out “naturescaping.”…

As homeowners, we want to have a lawn that looks its best all year long. We tend to feel sad when we see brown spots on our lawn. If your lawn is on the undesirable side, it’s time to put in a little extra work. There are ways to boost your yard’s aesthetic appeal.  In…

When we think of spring, we immediately start our landscaping chores. As early as March, you may tackle spring lawn care and get your landscape ready for the growing season. If you don’t have a spring lawn care checklist, let Midstate Landscaping help you! We’d prepared a guide on cleaning, fertilizers, and other gardening chores.…

If you have a garden or lawn at home, you already know how beneficial mulching is. Many people use a mulch to control weed and retain soil moisture. This landscaping practice is also done to reduce soil erosion and improve the aesthetic of your lawn. Different Types of Mulch Organic and inorganic are the two…