This spring, Americans are spending more time than ever before at home. We want to urge you through this stressful time to get outside! Research has found that spending 20-minutes outside is enough to improve your well-being. It has shown to encourage physical activity, aids...
OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19 To the Sun Valley Landscaping community, We are reaching out to you because we feel open communication is the best course of action amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As we understand more and more each day, our goal is going to remain the same;...
Our landscape professionals are already busy with spring bed cleanups and common questions we get are about using fertilizer and pre-emergent in landscape beds. Spring is a great time to fertilize your plants and will help you achieve healthy growth and continuous blooms, while pre-emergent...
By Hugh Morton, Designer and Owner We feel it’s important to understand the many benefits an updated landscape can add to your home. Our landscape designer and owner, Hugh Morton, gives you his top five reasons why you should start your plan for updating in 2020. Value This...
It's that time of year again spring is approaching, the challenge is that we are usually ready for it before it's ready for us! Waiting on weather is not always fun, but that's a good reason to start thinking about what to do when spring...
As the season begins to slow down, lawn maintenance begins to ramp up. Investing in your lawn and landscapes now will help determine the health and appearance of your landscape next spring. Our team of experts has put together a fall checklist to help you...
Living in Nebraska it’s tempting to believe utilizing outdoor spaces is only seasonally. However, even as the months begin to cool, it doesn’t mean you need to put away the outdoor furniture right away. Fire features are continuously a hot trend in landscaping as homeowners...
On July 16, over 400 volunteers celebrated NALP’s 22ndday of service, Renewal and Remembrance. Since 1966, landscapers from across the country honor the fallen veterans by donating professional skills to Arlington National Cemetery. This year, Sun Valley Landscaping CEO and partner, Paul Fraynd, along with...
Pavers are aesthetically beautiful bringing a pop of color to any outdoor space. As landscape professionals, we are often asked, if sealing a paver patio is necessary. We sat down with our landscape designers, Bruce and Hugh, to learn about the many benefits of sealing...
Lawns are the canvas of landscapes, but their benefits extend far beyond backyard fun and aesthetics. Unbeknownst to many, those beautiful carpets of green prevent erosion, cool the local environment, and filter pollutants from air and water. It takes knowledge, skill, and experience to achieve...