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Installing a putting green in a backyard is a specialized landscaping project that requires careful planning, proper materials, and skilled labor. Careful planning is essential to any landscape design, but especially one like this.

Rain gardens are a way to allow runoff water and drainage to filter into the ground. They work as natural filters of pollutants through the plants, mulch, and soil used to form a rain garden. The key to proper drainage is a bowl-shaped depression for the water to drain and for plants to live. The ideal soil for a rain garden will be mostly sand with some loamy/clay-type soil as well. This makes Wilmington a perfect location for adding a rain garden to your property. 

While you may not think of your yard much during the colder months, it could be one of the best times to design and install that hardscape feature you’ve been thinking about. Hardscaping can be done in your yard during the winter for several reasons. Here are some reasons why you should consider getting hardscaping done in the winter:

Some quick tips on getting your yard ready for hurricane season.

Landscape contractors play a crucial role in designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor spaces. To ensure quality work and protect the environment, many jurisdictions require landscape contractors to obtain licenses in order to build in these outdoor areas. The types and importance of landscape contractor licenses can vary by location. Here at Thorpe we have our NC General Contractor Building License,

Creating a low-maintenance backyard can save you time and effort while still providing a beautiful and functional outdoor space. Some ideas to consider are artificial turf, hardscapes, no mow seed, and more all listed in the article!

The purpose of stream restoration is to help reduce stream bed erosion, create flood control, minimize down-cutting of stream beds, and help restore/promote healthy aquatic ecosystems. This is done through several natural techniques, which are taught over multiple levels. These techniques include:

Are your plants looking a little “dead?” Dormancy or dehydration could cause the browning or wilted look, but how do you know when a plant is dead or dormant? Dormancy is a natural state or time for some plants and trees. Just as animals hibernate to conserve energy, plants, and trees do the same.

April brings in the first signs of Spring, which means we’re officially in bloom! With frost fears gone, planning and planting your summer yard can now begin. You may already notice your allium, azaleas, baptisias, bleeding hearts, clematis, dogwoods

While Spring is still a few months away, we can still dream about it. Wondering how to get your yard ready for the warmer weather now? Pruning and beginning seed growth indoors are two items to keep in mind this February.

Don’t put away your yard tools yet! Just as Winter is rolling in, we have some tips to help you get your yard ready for Winter, so it can be in its best shape come Spring. There’s still time to winterize, get ready!

The importance of native plants is larger than choosing plants that will thrive in your outdoor space. Native plants are also a key part in cultivating a healthy ecosystem.

October is National Careers in Construction Month! As the month comes to an end, we want to remember that there is always time to highlight the importance of the work this industry does. As well as the

ast month a few of our Account and Operations Managers attended the North Carolina Urban Forest Council’s 2022 Great NC Tree Conference. They attended speakers and field training/learning sessions. These covered topics around proper planting and care for trees, specifically in urban areas.

We all know that our dog's favorite place at the home is the backyard, and maybe the two of you have that in common! While you’re making the backyard your oasis, you might be thinking about your pup’s needs as well.