Fall

Maybe you’ve tried a few DIY projects in the past but find they don’t end up the way that you hoped they would. Maybe the cost of professional landscaping services has you trying to DIY things to save money, only to find out it needs repair months later at a much higher cost than it would have if you’d gone the professional route. That’s where professional landscaping services come in!

Many people worry about the cost of landscaping design services, and it’s understandable. When considering the costs of a project, it can be overwhelming, especially if you are attempting to do it yourself. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and we’re going to tell you why you should invest in professional landscape design services. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of hiring a professional landscape designer for your landscaping needs.


In Western North Carolina, it’s not a surprising fact that we get a whole lot of rain and wind, especially up in these mountains. As this past summer showed us with a lot of flooding and flood damage to many of the surrounding local communities, it’s become even more important to try and safeguard your property and landscaping from the elements. A great way to prevent some weather-related incidents here in the mountains is to build a retaining wall.

What is a retaining wall?


A retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains the soil behind it. They can be built from a variety of materials, but are most commonly made from concrete, rocks or boulders.

They offer many benefits to the homeowner, and some of those benefits are listed below!


Although the holiday season is approaching, it is never too early to start thinking about hiring a landscaper for next year. Aside from the interior part of your home, it is also important that the exterior is well- taken care of! A good landscape design is important to a home. It increases the value of the property while also allowing us to do outdoor activities!


Landscaping can be hard work for anyone. You need to mow the grass, water flowers and prune trees. With a professional crew, like TPS, you can avoid all these hassles. There are a lot of benefits to hiring a landscaper, such as: freeing up time for yourself so that you can spend more time with your family, reduce your risk for injuries, save some money and more.


Before you begin your search for a landscaper, don’t just go with the lowest bidder. Save yourself time and money in the long-run by asking these questions up front.


There are few things so at-home during the holidays as poinsettias. These bright red (or white!) flowers with rich green foliage are popular during the holiday season and you can find them just about anywhere. They add visual interest to people’s environments, are easy to find, and generally affordable too, lending to their popularity.

However, as popular and pretty as these plants are, they are also toxic to pets and small children. If you have either at home, you may worry about them ingesting these plants and might be looking for non-toxic alternatives.

Keep reading for our recommendations!


It may or may not surprise you that there are many different types of rakes and they all have a specific purpose. Finding the right rake for your yard cleanup job can make the job easier, more efficient, and help you get the desired results from your yard cleanup jobs. Rakes are one of those garden tools that help make gardening a whole lot easier, and their use is not to be underestimated!

We’re going to go through 5 of the most popular rakes for different jobs, so keep reading below!