Author: VistaPro Landscape & Design

Here’s Why You Should Consider a Brick Patio

Brick Patios

Are you currently planning to add a patio to your home? You should seriously consider going with a brick patio since there are a bunch of benefits that come along with doing it. For starters, it will typically increase the value of your home once you have it installed, since it will improve the exterior… Read more »

Why Should You Irrigate Your Lawn?

Lawn Irrigation

When you irrigate your lawn, you poke small holes into the soil in order to let water, nutrients, and air get deep down into the roots of your grass. By doing this, it allows the roots to grow much deeper and it makes your lawn look significantly better in the process. It can be especially… Read more »

The Benefits of Lap Pools

Lap Pools

Do you use swimming as your primary source of exercise? Swimming can provide you with a great workout and target just about every major muscle group in your body. Once you start swimming on a regular basis, you will notice a big difference in the way that you look and feel—and you won’t want to… Read more »

The Advantages of Paver Pool Patios

Paver Pool Patios

If you have a pool installed in your backyard, it’s important for you to install a patio pool deck to go along with it. A patio pool deck will allow you and your guests to enjoy your pool for years to come. Nevertheless, when you go to install a patio pool deck, you will realize… Read more »

Why It’s Important to Mulch

Did you just plant a new tree on your property? If you haven’t done it already, you should consider putting down some mulch around the base of the tree. Mulch will help your tree to retain water by keeping the roots underneath of the ground moist. This will provide it with all of the water… Read more »

Things to Keep in Mind When Considering an Outdoor Fireplace

Outdoor Fireplace Installations

In and around the DC/Annapolis/Northern VA area there are many beautiful homes. For some, home is an escape from work, and they love to have their yards landscaped in such a way that it becomes an elegant oasis. Besides things like pools and waterfalls, one thing many area homes are adding on these days are… Read more »

Are Pergolas and Arbors the Same Thing?

There are many people who think that pergolas and arbors are the same thing, and it’s not hard to see why. Both outdoor structures consist of posts that are used to support open roofs made using either beams or lattice. In addition, both often have either vines or some other form of climbing plants surrounding… Read more »

The Benefits of Adding a Waterfall to Your Pool

Backyard Waterfall

Do you want to improve the look of your swimming pool? One of the most effective ways to do it is by adding a waterfall to your pool. A waterfall will serve as the focal point of your pool, and everyone who uses it will be blown away by how great it looks. However, that’s… Read more »

Water-Saving Strategies for Your Lawn and Garden

Rain Barrel

While it might be tempting to let your sprinklers run every day in pursuit of a picture-perfect lawn, it’s also costly and environmentally inefficient. The same idea applies to heavily watering your plants and flowers. So, what’s a gardener to do? The short answer: a few things. Thanks to the help of our lawn and… Read more »

Preparing Your Soil for Spring Gardening

Preparing Your Soil for Spring Gardening

As the spring season swoops in and revitalizes the outdoors with new life, it is time to prepare your soil for spring gardening. Here are a few ways to get your soil ready for planting this season. Compost/manure Compost provides soil with a fresh infusion of nutrient-rich organic matter, improving its ability to absorb water… Read more »