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!

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:

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!