What should I do about all this ash in my yard? 2020 has been a crazy year for a variety of reasons. Recently, the vast wildfires in our area have been another of 2020’s curve balls thrown our way. During these wildfires, ash has accumulated all over Lane County, and you may find yourself wondering,… Read more »
With the recent cold weather moving in we wanted to send out a reminder to get your irrigation system shutoff properly. When water freezes in your backflow it will cause it to crack. The best way to protect your system from leaks is to winterize it in the Fall. This process removes the water from… Read more »
Welcome to Winter! Winter brings many beautiful, unique, and fun opportunities. Freezing temperatures, however, also give us reasons to be cautious. Frosty lawns create a beautiful scene in the morning but you should do your best to avoid walking on them. Frozen grass can break and it will take time for it to recover. Frost… Read more »
Just when you think winter is on its way out, it returns with a fury! We have heard stories that would make Jack Frost himself shiver. With many trees and plants being affected many of us are looking for how to clean and restore what happened. Living Concepts is here to help! Our teams… Read more »
At Living Concepts, we are very proud of our community and environment. We love the people we work with and the outdoor spaces where we spend most of our time. For these reasons, we are so honored to receive a Register Guard Reader’s Choice Award for Landscaping 2017. Our Community We love the Eugene/Springfield area… Read more »
Let’s face it. The Northwest is beautiful. But with great beauty comes great responsibility. Lawns are going to grow, and grow fast. What you need is some help maintaining the beast that dictates the aesthetic appeal of your home. Whether you’re looking to sell, looking to spruce up your yard, or just want someone to… Read more »
Frosty Lawns: The Dazzling Danger If you live in Lane County, you will deal with frosty lawns. Maybe this is your favorite time of year, waking up with a shimmering white blanket over your yard that shines brightly in the morning light. Or maybe this is the time of year where you feel like maintaining your… Read more »
Why do leaves change color? As the season changes from summer to winter, fall arrives and leaves lose their normal, green color. Leaves change color due to chemicals in the leaves themselves, as well as the amount of daylight and temperature to which the leaves are exposed. Leaves are Green Leaves are green during the spring… Read more »
With continuous heat waves setting high temperature records this summer in Lane County and across the Willamette Valley, it is becoming critical to strategize to keep the lawn green and healthy. Take a look at these three tips to protect and maintain your landscape this summer: 1. When is the best time to water my… 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 »
