Steve Dana

Steve Dana

11 Low-Maintenance Plants for the Gulf Coast

When choosing landscape plants, it is often a good idea to look for those that require relatively little effort to keep them looking their best. Fortunately, there are quite a few great low-maintenance plants for the Gulf Coast. Plants that…

12 Shade Perennials for the Gulf Coast

It often seems like the Gulf Coast is the perfect landscaping environment. The year-round temperate climate is ideal for growing beautiful flowering plants, shrubs and trees that love the sun. But what to do with shady spots? Fortunately, there are…

14 Commercial Landscape Lighting Ideas

Have you wanted to expand the enjoyment of your beautiful landscaping or architecture beyond daylight hours? Perhaps you want to attract customers in the evening hours. Maybe it’s just a case of providing a little more light for safety and…

6 Commercial Hardscaping Ideas

Whether your commercial property is retail oriented or an office building, landscaping can do a lot to boost its appeal. Shoppers, visitors, employees and prospective tenants alike get their first impression from your landscaping. Studies have shown that well designed…

A Guide to Spring Turf Maintenance

It’s always enjoyable to watch nature take its course in spring. Daffodils and other bulbs burst forth, trees begin to bloom and everything starts to look a little greener, including the grass. Turf wakes up on its own when temperatures…