Posts by La Rosa Landscape Company
Utilizing Texture in Landscape Design
Sight is the first sense that comes to mind when designing a landscape. The use of texture is a subtle but an important element of the design. Coarseness or fineness of a leaf, texture of a bark, or heaviness offoliage all plays a part in the overall look of the design. The use of plants with…
Read MoreLandscape Lighting to Enjoy Your Outdoor Living All Season Long
We all know this feeling – darkness (especially during our long winters) can be hard to come home to, so this is the time of year when we find that landscape lighting really shines. By lending cozy elegance to the night landscape and safely illuminating paths and steps, lighting allows us to enjoy our outdoor…
Read MorePlanting for Privacy
Planting for privacy is one of our biggest requests from homeowners. Instead of a fence, plants are an excellent choice to create privacy while also adding color, texture and seasonal interest to your property line or outdoor space. Hedges Evergreens provide year-round coverage and make excellent privacy screens. A hedge created with Arborvitaes or conifers…
Read MoreHow to Minimize Turf Damage in Summer
The summer heat gives lawns a burn,With the dry earth wilting lawns in turn, Gardens need water to keep them greenBut sometimes it just can’t be seen, It’s hard to keep these yards aliveWhen scorching temperatures continue to drive We try to water and feed the grassBut all that we do, this turf won’t pass…
Read MoreExplore These Annual Planting Options
Planting annuals next to your existing perennials, shrubs and trees will add a seasonal pop of color to your landscape beds. Annuals are available in many shapes, sizes and colors. Some produce colorful flowers while others add visual interest. Color combinations can complement, contrast or match. Use several colors in a limited palette or mix…
Read MoreKick Off Your Spring Landscaping the Right Way
Winter is hard on gardens and landscaped areas of your home. Now that spring is here, it’s time to get your gardens and landscape areas ready, Wisconsin. Here are some spring landscaping tips to help you get started! We’re always anxious to get started on that first beautiful day. But beware: Mother Nature may still…
Read MoreEnjoy Alfresco Dining with a Customized Outdoor Kitchen
There’s something special about dining alfresco while being immersed in nature. An outdoor kitchen is a perfect addition to bring more enjoyment to any home. An outdoor kitchen can be customized to suit your needs. That means you don’t need to give up any of the comforts you’re accustomed to having as part of your…
Read MoreOutdoor Patios: Create an Outdoor Retreat that is Uniquely Yours
In recent years, home landscaping has changed with the introduction of the “staycation.” Rest and relaxation at home have become the newest travel destination. Landscape concepts are being designed to include elements homeowners seek when vacationing. A patio can run the length or width of your house, curve around corners or reflect its contours. Depending…
Read MoreExtend Your Gardening Season with Early Spring Blooming Perennials
Lenten Rose (Helleborus) blooms in April-May. The deeply-lobed semi-evergreen foliage forms a clump that looks nice all year long. Depending on the cultivar they reach 12-24” tall and wide. Flower colors can be white, yellow, rose, maroon or purple. Pasque Flower (Anemone pulsatilla) also blooms April-May. It is a low growing plant for the front…
Read MoreWake Up Your Property with a Spring Cleanup
The snow is melting and spring has arrived. The plants are starting to wake up so it’s time to start thinking about a spring cleanup for your yard. Typically, this work begins in April and continues through early May. Now is the time to: Shredded hardwood mulch builds soil structure, provides a buffer for fluctuations…
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