Landscaping | - Part 2

How to Boost the Appeal of Your Outdoor Living Space

July 23, 2025August 11, 2025DrDans

Transform your yard into an inviting retreat. Step beyond the threshold of your door, and you’ll find that your outdoor living space is more than just a patch of grass or a simple patio. It is a canvas for creativity, a haven for relaxation, and a stage for joyful gatherings. Whether you have a sprawling yard or a modest balcony, a few thoughtful touches can utterly transform your exterior into a personal sanctuary. In this blog post, we’ll explore a wealth of ideas to help you elevate your outdoor living space, making it beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours.

proven winners ice plant, kaleidoscope ice plant

Plant of the Day- Kaleidoscope ‘Pink Radiance’ Delosperma

July 18, 2025August 8, 2025DrDans

Proven Winners® Perennials offers a collection of succulent Delosperma with vibrant colors. KALEIDOSCOPE™ Delosperma is unique in the market due to its larger blossom sizes and enhanced resistance to cold. For several years before being chosen, members of this series had consistently overwintered in the climates of Zone 6, West Michigan.

Ornamental Trees - Landscaping in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake

Make Your Home’s Landscaping Pop with Ornamental Trees

July 18, 2025August 8, 2025DrDans

Transform your outdoor space with the timeless beauty of ornamental trees. When envisioning the perfect yard, many homeowners picture vibrant flower beds, lush lawns, and winding pathways. But there’s a secret ingredient that elevates an ordinary landscape into a captivating outdoor retreat: ornamental trees. From delicate spring blossoms to striking autumn foliage, ornamental trees are nature’s masterpieces—living sculptures that bring structure, color, and personality to any yard.

Summer Landscaping and Outdoor Living Tips for Hampton Roads

July 16, 2025August 11, 2025DrDans

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your outdoor space, whether it’s a flowering garden, a cozy patio, or a sprawling deck area. With a little creativity, you can transform your outdoor area into a stunning space for relaxing and entertaining.

The Best New Gadgets for Outdoor Living Spaces

July 15, 2025August 11, 2025DrDans

Outdoor living has evolved from simple patios and grilling stations to immersive, tech-savvy sanctuaries that bring comfort, convenience, and connectivity into the open air. As we embrace the beauty of nature and the joys of alfresco living, innovative gadgets are redefining what it means to entertain, relax, and thrive in our outdoor spaces. Whether you have a compact balcony or a sprawling backyard, the latest outdoor tech can transform your environment into a smart, stylish haven. In this blog post, we’ll explore groundbreaking gadgets for outdoor living spaces in 2025 that blend functionality with flair.

PLANT OF THE DAY – SUNSEEKERS PUMPKIN PIE CONEFLOWER

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025DrDans

Pumpkin Pie Coneflower is a perennial plant. Throughout the summer, an abundance of lovely semi-double flowers bloom on this lovely coneflower variety. Nectar-rich green cones are surrounded by layers of orange petals. The orange tone fades to pink tones after beginning with more yellow. This sun-loving perennial draws pollinators, and makes a great cut flower, as well.

CREATING A POLLINATOR HAVEN: PLANTS THAT ATTRACT POLLINATORS IN HAMPTON ROADS

June 19, 2025DrDans

Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake is known for its coastal areas and mild climate, offering a unique opportunity for gardeners to support local ecosystems by cultivating plants that attract pollinators. From bees and butterflies to hummingbirds and beetles, pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, ensuring crop production, and adding vibrant life to gardens. We’ll explore some of the best plant choices for creating a pollinator-friendly garden in the area, along with practical tips to maximize their impact.

Summer perennials for Virginia Beach landscapes

PLANT OF THE DAY – BLUE FORTUNE AGASTACHE

May 20, 2025DrDans

One of the easiest and most rewarding perennials to grow! The award winning ‘Blue Fortune’ is a tremendously long bloomer that produces lavender blue, bottlebrush-like flowers on strong, upright stems from midsummer to early fall. It is useful for adding a spot of color to the garden late in the season when many other plants are finished. It’s foliage smells distinctly like black licorice when crushed, thus its common name, Anise Hyssop.

Landscaping Trends for 2025

May 16, 2025August 12, 2025DrDans

Wondering what’s big in the landscaping world in 2025? Landscaping trends and styles are changing to reflect a greater understanding of artistic expression, technology integration, and environmental sustainability. In addition to improving outdoor spaces’ visual attractiveness, homeowners and landscaping professionals are adopting cutting-edge designs and techniques that support ecological balance and human well-being.

Get spring time ready with Dr. Dan's Landscaping

SPRING LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR LIVING TIPS FOR YOUR HOME

May 15, 2025DrDans

Where to begin? Getting your yard back into shape after a cold winter season requires some careful thought, planning and most importantly, a lot of hard work. But you have to start somewhere and making a list always helps.