Many of us in North Carolina are cleaning up the yard after the big storm that blew through this week. With temperatures slowly rising, it’s also a …
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Drain the Rain!
Happy New Year from DesignScapes! We've been …
Install in the Fall
The beautiful fall colors are starting to disappear already, thanks to all of …
Why You Should Hire a Landscaping Contractor
There are two types of people in this world -- "DIY (Do-it-Yourself)" people and "Hire Someone" people. There are a few ways to determine which …
Private Parts
Here in the United States, we have a right to privacy, and that right is even protected by the Constitution. Although there are many arguments about …
Hang on for Deer Life!
Oh, deer! These creatures are beautiful! Anyone else thinking of Bambi right now? It's okay, we did too at first. Grab a tissue and put a …
Bring the Wings!
Are you one of those people who enjoys nature? Do you get excited when you see …
Violet Ice Plant
It seems like we went straight from Spring to Summer here in Raleigh! The warmer weather and humidity is here! Cool off your landscaping with a …
Blanket Flowers
Now we know with it warming up outside, blanket is probably the last word you want to hear. However, we're talking about Blanket Flowers! Blanket …
Daphne odora
Daphne odora A shrub known for it's fragrance. Hence "odora." A small evergreen that grows best in the shade and part shade. Has many …