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Outdoor Design Trends for 2023
It appears the warm weather is here to stay, which means we can finally dive into all the outdoor design dreams and ideas we have for 2023! There are few things quite as refreshing as cleaning up your yard and garden for spring and gathering all the new plants you...
Terrariums 101
If you want to have a hands-on terrarium-building experience, check out our upcoming Terrarium Building Workshop! We love terrariums because it feels like you're creating your own mini world that you can then maintain and nurture for years to come! Not only are they...
Cacti & Succulent Care
If you’re looking for low-maintenance plants that are easy to care for and provides a pop of color to your home, cacti and succulents are the perfect choice. With their intricate and unique shapes and vibrant blooms, these plants can bring a lot of personality to any...
Natural Lawn and Soil Program
If you want some help making your lawn look full and green this spring, book a consultation! We'd love to help! A lush, green lawn is a thing of beauty. Still, that beauty often comes with a cost: When it takes repeated application of chemicals to keep it green and...
Irrigation: The Secret to a Lush Landscape & Lawn
Gardens of Babylon can help with all your irrigation needs - CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. A landscape needs three things to thrive: ample sunlight, fertile soil, and sufficient water to keep turfgrass and garden plants alive. For many homeowners, the water is...
April Landscaping Tips
Spring has officially sprung! What's the next step for your landscaping? For many gardeners, April is the start of the gardening season. Check out these easy tips to get your yard in shape: Re-seed the damaged or bare areas of the lawn. Mow established cool-season...
Three Evergreen Replacements
- Concerned that your evergreens have been permanently lost to the cold? Are you unsure of what to do next to replace your frost-ravaged shrubs? Worry no longer! Our VP of Operations, Dana, has the answers. In this video, she goes over three great varieties of plants...
Artificial Turf or Live Lawn: The BIG Debate
Artificial Turf or Live Lawn: The Big Debate Lawns are a luxury for a large part of the world's population. But, did you know that there is an alternative to live grass lawn? There is a rising interest and move to Artificial Turf and understanding the differences are...
Explore Your Firepit Options for Entertaining Outdoors
Wouldn’t it be nice if, on a cold winter afternoon or a cool early-spring evening, you could gather with friends in your own back yard around a crackling fire? If that sounds like an ideal way to enjoy the outdoors, then a firepit can be your answer. But what...
3 Popular Pools for Small Yards
When choosing a pool, the most important question of all is how much room do you have to work with? If your answer is, “not much”, then you want to continue reading! We’ve compared 3 popular pool options that fit the needs of even the smallest yards!
Project Spotlight: A Dreamy Shipping Container Pool
Shipping container pools are an easy and cost-effective way to create a unique and stylish swimming pool. They are quick to install and can be customized with different features and finishes. Plus, they're also resistant to rot, rust, and other weather elements,...
7 Ways to Get Ready for Spring in the Garden
-------------- Gardening friends, Spring is right around the corner. It will soon be time to pull on your garden gloves and get your hands in the dirt. Can’t wait? Here is a handful of ways to get you primed for the next good garden season: Plan your veggie beds: If...