by Whoosh Agency | Sep 11, 2026 | Residential Landscaping
The best privacy shrubs for North Carolina’s Piedmont keep dense foliage at the height you need and fit your yard at maturity. Evergreen options include Schip laurel and taller loropetalum cultivars. Green Giant arborvitae, an evergreen tree, suits larger spaces....
by Whoosh Agency | Sep 1, 2026 | Bare Spots, Residential Landscaping
Brown patch fungus is a lawn disease caused by a soil fungus called Rhizoctonia solani. It turns healthy tall fescue into rough circles of tan, straw colored grass in a matter of days. Did your yard look perfect in May and now show scorched looking rings? This is...
by Whoosh Agency | Sep 1, 2026 | Drainage Solutions, Residential Landscaping
Good downspout drainage moves roof water at least six to ten feet away from your foundation and releases it somewhere the ground can absorb it. If your downspout ends in a splash block two feet from the house, that is the source of most of your yard problems. Roof...
by Whoosh Agency | Aug 13, 2026 | Landscaping, Residential Landscaping
Laying sod without tilling can lead to weak roots when the underlying soil is compacted or poorly drained. New sod needs direct contact with a properly prepared soil surface. For North Carolina lawns, preparation includes removing existing grass, testing the soil,...
by Whoosh Agency | Aug 4, 2026 | Residential Landscaping
A pretty landscape starts with a clear layout, healthy soil, compatible plants, defined bed edges, and a balance of color and structure. In North Carolina’s Piedmont, successful designs also account for clay-heavy soil, hot summers, seasonal rainfall, changing...
