What is a bioswale? A bioswale is a landscaping feature that acts as a filtration system for surface runoff water. They are environmentally friendly alternatives to storm water sewer systems that merely drain unfiltered runoff water into our rivers and streams. Often found near parking lots and roadsides, bioswales filter silt and pollutants such as… Read more »
A healthy lawn is the focal point of any landscape. A lawn either detracts or adds to curb appeal, and it can make your yard a place you avoid or a place you love to be. Keeping your lawn the color you want is not always as easy as it seems, but there are four easy steps… Read more »
Steps to a Successful Irrigation Repair Irrigation is vital to keeping a healthy landscape during spring, summer, and often fall in Lane County. Due to a variety of factors these systems are often in need of repair. We wanted to highlight the process we go through when making repairs to these delicate systems by making… Read more »
Summer annuals have a powerful affect in any landscape. These annuals make landscapes come alive with vivid colors that raise any yard’s standard of excellence and beauty. Benefits of Summer Annuals The benefits of adding summer annuals to your yard are numerous. These flowers add to any yard’s color palette and can be used specifically to work in… Read more »
Landscapes change drastically throughout the year. However, some plants allow you to control your yard’s color palette year round. Arborvitae are evergreen trees that require little maintenance and provide a splash of green that lasts all year. Benefits of Arborvitae The benefits of Arborvitae range from their lack of required maintenance to their ability to act as a… Read more »
The Register-Guard Readers’ Choice Nominations come around once a year to determine what businesses in the Lane County area are the best at their craft. The nomination phase takes place February 2-15, and official voting begins on March 2nd. Living Concepts is blessed to have received an award for the Best Landscaping category in… Read more »
Did you know that Winter is a good time to add new bark to your beds? After the leaves have been picked up, it is best to spread landscaping mulch before perennials grow back in the Spring. Adding a top layer of new bark mulch every year will ensure that your landscape looks great year round…. Read more »
Freezing temperatures can burst your sprinkler system. If you haven’t already, prepare your system now with these steps or call us and we can take care of it for you: Close the irrigation main shut off valve Open any hose bibs and above ground valves Open the main line drain Turn the backflow assembly’s #1… Read more »
