Natural and herbal treatments are rapidly growing in popularity, and you might be spending a good deal of time in the tea aisle of your supermarket. But have you ever considered growing your own teas? In doing so, you could ensure that your plants are organically grown, and you would can create personalized blends based…
The best things in life often require planning, and our spring gardens are certainly no exception to that rule. Yes, fall has just begun, and you’re probably thinking more about the holidays than next year’s gardening projects! But if you get a head start now, then next year you could have the most well-planned, diverse,…
We all know that fall has arrived when coffee shops start advertising their pumpkin spice drinks! Whether or not you enjoy pumpkin treats, chances are good that you love fall foliage. There’s just something about red and gold leaves that put us in the mood for the holidays to come. But of course, here in…
Lavender is known for its lovely scent, but it carries many medicinal properties as well. In recent years, the herb has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity due to growing concern about toxic chemicals in the home. It can also be used medicinally, instead of over-the-counter remedies.
As summer comes to an end, many of your flowering plants are blooming for the last time this season. While they won’t be adorning your yard anymore (at least this year), you can still put those beautiful blooms to good use. Pressed flowers can be used to decorate your home, in frames or shadowboxes, and…
We hope you’re enjoying summer and a terrific growing season. Of course, each summer as the temperature peaks, some plants do experience heat stress. As with most things in life, prevention is the best “medicine” … But since high temps can sneak up and stress plants before you realize what’s happening, be on the lookout…
Now that summer vacation is coming to an end, most kids are headed back to school. Many parents enjoy giving “back to school” presents to their kids’ teachers, such as a wall decoration, something special for the teacher’s desk, or an attractive potted plant to add cheer to the classroom. We, of course, highly recommend…
One of the questions we get asked most often is how we can create a family friendly yard. At McCabe’s Landscape, most of us are parents (and some grandparents as well), so we think of family first. We created this blog with some helpful information so that you can make sure that your family is…
Summer is prime time for pool parties and barbecues. If you’ve been to a cookout recently, you might now be dreaming of your own outdoor kitchen. As always, before you get started with a new project, you should consider all of your possibilities. Analyzing your priorities and making a comprehensive plan ahead of time can…
Not all gardening services offer the same products, services, or quality. Please take a look at this video to see what makes the McCabe’s Maintenance Team more than a little different!
Everyone loves the look of a lush, green lawn. Between high water bills, the cost of maintaining your grass, and ongoing applications of fertilizer, not to mention aeration, a good looking lawn can remain costly. In addition to the expense, the frustration of dealing with problems like bare spots, viruses, and seasonal changes in color…
Bridges, benches, statues, oh my! Decorating and accenting landscapes is an important final step in the landscaping process. Well placed decorations can make the finished product “just right” and exactly yours. Take a look at this video for some tips and tricks!
With California’s continuing drought, there have been a lot of questions about what kind of irrigation systems work well in our climate. This video blog contains helpful information about how to have a lush landscape while using as little water as possible.
School is out for the summer, and your kids are probably spending a lot more time at home. And unless you intend to raise professional video gamers, you probably encourage them to spend some time outdoors each day. However, that means you have to take extra measures to keep them safe. If you’ve installed a…
Outdoor living is one of the best parts of having a home in Southern California. Check out this video on creating an entertainment space for your home!