Author: VistaPro Landscape & Design

Why Your Backyard Needs an Outdoor BBQ Area

Outdoor Kitchen area

Who doesn’t love the smoky aroma of grilled food wafting through the air on a beautiful summer evening? Whether it’s a casual weekend cookout or a special occasion, the tantalizing smell of food on the grill brings people together like nothing else. Consider taking your grilling game up a notch this year, and instead of… Read more »

Bugs That Are Beneficial for Your Garden

Cute photo of ladybug climbing up the herb chives in the vegetable garden

If you’re an aspiring gardener or still polishing up your green thumb, you might see any bug that dares to enter your garden as an intruder that needs to be eliminated. But believe it or not, not all bugs are bad news! Some creepy crawlers can help your garden thrive! These friendly bugs feed on… Read more »

Simple Ways to Create Shade in Your Backyard This Summer

shaded area of backyard with covered pergola

The summer season is approaching fast, and along with protecting our plants and gardens from heat stress, it’s important to protect ourselves as well. Many of us crave outdoor time but struggle with the intense sun, making it difficult to enjoy our backyard spaces. Here are a few simple ways to create a cooler and… Read more »

Easy Ways to Keep Your Yard Mosquito Free

Funny mosquito prohibition sign. Stop insects. Vector character with wings

The cold, bitter winter is behind us, so we can finally spend more time in the great outdoors. From backyard barbeques, campfires, gardening, or playing ball with your kids, you will spend a lot of time in your yard this coming summer and inevitably be joined by some unwanted guests, mosquitoes! These small but mighty… Read more »

How to Prepare Your Lawn for Spring

man getting his lawnmower ready for the spring season

If you enjoy landscaping, spring is probably your favorite time of year. The winter weather can wreak havoc on your grass, plants, trees, and shrubs, leaving them dormant and covered in mud and snow, making your yard look dreary and lifeless. After a long winter, the spring season gives homeowners a chance to get their… Read more »

Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Landscaper

Professional Caucasian Gardener Trimming Garden Decorative Trees.

Winter is in full swing, which means you’re looking at your snow-covered landscape and imagining all the potential it has come springtime. But first, you must find the perfect landscaper who can bring your dream outdoor aesthetic to life! Here are a few questions to ask a potential landscaper before hiring them to ensure they… Read more »

How to Maintain Your Outdoor Fireplace

Outdoor Fireplace

Having an outdoor fireplace is one of life’s greatest luxuries. Whether you use yours to roast marshmallows in the summer or stay warm in the winter while you embrace the outdoors, you will love having a backyard fireplace right outside your home. It’s where you can unwind, relax, sip a drink, chat with friends and… Read more »

Why Should You Aerate Your Lawn?

Vector illustration of stages lawn aeration. Before and after steps. Concept of lawn grass care, gardening service, benefits of aeration. Water, air and fertilizer having easy access to soil

When you aerate your lawn, you poke small holes into the soil to let water, nutrients, and air get deep down into the roots of your grass. Doing this allows the roots to grow much deeper, making your lawn look significantly better. It can be especially beneficial for homeowners with very compact soil lawns. Here… Read more »

Reasons to Consider an Outdoor Kitchen

Father and daughter preparing a barbecue at an outdoor summer kitchen on a paved patio with a garden umbrella, table and chairs as they grill the meat on the gas BBQ waiting for guests to arrive

If you have a large outdoor area in your backyard, you probably spend a lot of time entertaining and eating, but how much better would that space function if you had an outdoor kitchen? It would prevent you from running in and out of your home while preparing a meal, and it would also allow… Read more »

The Importance of Curb Appeal for Your Home

Outside of professionally landscaped home with great curb appeal

Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home or you simply want to maintain or raise its current value, you should take the time to consider your property’s curb appeal. While it’s natural to focus on the inside of your house, don’t neglect what it looks like from the outside! The curb appeal of a… Read more »