Smart Contractors, Inc. Blog

Concrete patios are classy, durable, and an amazing way to add value to quaint home. At some point, putting your tables and chairs in an undone yard gets old. I don't know about you, but I sure wouldn't enjoy an evening dinner party if my legs were...Read More

Just about everyone has plants that they water on a regular basis. Many people will add nutrients to increase the beauty of their plants. They usually think of adding plant food or other substances that contain nitrogen. While nitrogen helps plants...Read More

As any gardener knows, winter can be a tough time to keep your plants beautiful and keep them growing for the next season. For commercial real estate managers, winter hardships can be even more challenging when combined with all the other factors...Read More

Hiring a professional landscaper is not easy. You spend a lot of time and money looking for the best service provider, and may end up paying even more if the job is urgent. Do you really need to hire anyone in the first place? Well, if you do not...Read More

Landscaping tarp is familiar along highways where it is used to manage erosion and in parks where it peeks out from flower beds and borders. If used in private homes and gardens, a landscaping tarp can save hours of work and contribute to the beauty...Read More

Northern lawns survive on winter beauty rest   A yearly visit from Jack Frost is a common sight for residents in the northern United States and Canada. During his visit, everything freezes from bodies of water to plots of lands. Unfortunately,...Read More

In order to have a complete understanding of landscaping, you need to understand what is involved with landscaping and the fact that they include two different features referred to as hardscapes and softscapes. In order to distinguish their...Read More

When you see the word "army," it's usually because of some type of ground troops. But in this case, we're talking about an insect that can sway public opinion and wreak havoc with your property—the fall armyworm! It's not surprising why...Read More

The grass fungus is a type of fungal infection that can affect lawns, fields, and other areas where grass grows. It manifests in different ways depending on the severity of the infestation, levels of humidity, temperature range, and soil types. If...Read More

When it comes to finding the right flooring it is everything when buying a new house or renovating. When you do the first walk through it’s what lights up the house and brings it all together. It’s what you saw when you first walk in and...Read More

Concrete and natural stone are two materials that are often chosen when putting in driveways, walkways, and patios, but how do you know which materials are best for your project? When you're looking to up your hardscape game, you've got a lot of...Read More

People often think of the quality of air and their lawn's health as separate entities. One is indoors, while one is outdoors; one has no direct contact with the other. However, it is not that simple. There are many ways in which air quality can...Read More

OverviewThere are often some seasons in which the norm is weather that is far much too wet than on normal occasions. Many people are often excited about the change of weather and often embrace it. This is because continuous rainfall may work to give...Read More

Winter can be a winter wonderland, but not necessarily for your sprinkler system. If there is water in your sprinkler system (and trust us, there will be,) then when the temperature dips below freezing, the water will freeze and likely cause damage...Read More

Most people don’t think about the importance of walkways until they have to walk in or on them. Whether you’re looking to update your existing walkway or create a whole new path on your property, check out these walkway design ideas to...Read More