A Valentine for Your Sweetie...

Valentine's Day is Saturday! It is that exclusive day meant to share a special treat with your true love. She can be your wife, girlfriend, mother, sister or best friend. Your favorite little ones will love decorating a heart shaped cookie or dancing with plenty of silliness. 

A great gift idea for this season is to call in the experts at Burroughs Landscaping. They are available to incorporate a new patio, build that new rock wall you have been thinking about, or adding a small water feature to your garden. Your loved one will adore you and in addition, your outdoor living space is being prepared early for summer entertaining. 

A heart shaped pattern worked into your new plan will bring memories of a wonderful holiday for many years.

Open your eyes to the outdoors this weekend as well. Brad Wier, a SAWS conservation consultant, suggests looking for birds with your sweetheart in your own backyard. It is the weekend of the Great Backyard Bird Count. The first flocks of Purple Martins are returning from Brazil. Local songbirds rely on brush and dense scrub for nesting, resting and feeding.

By having water and food available, you may even spot a lovebird!

Landscaping in the Winter...

Happy New Year!! If you are planning to entertain outdoors this winter, there may be some updating to be completed.

Do not let this guy tell you what to plant or your yard will be bare!

Burroughs Landscaping can turn your winter yard into an enjoyable outdoor living area. Mike and his experienced team can xeriscape your yard, lowering maintenance and cost for many years to come. Your yard and patio will be beautiful, no matter the season. If you have ideas of your own, or just want to be surprised, no matter the size of the job, from updating to a total makeover, Burroughs Landscaping is eager to make a difference for you.

Choosing natural plants and trees for your space allows for less maintenance and costs throughout the year. Texas redbuds and Texas mountain laurels are beautiful trees that require no maintenance as they are in their natural environment.  Decorative shrubs include red yucca and evergreen sumac. Adding ornamental grasses will add color and depth. 

This is the time of year to prune, trim roses and shape hedges.

Burroughs Landscaping located in Kerrville, TX is experienced and happy to take your ideas and share their knowledge with you. Contact them today to enjoy your xeriscaped yard throughout the entire year.

Fall is in the Air

Fall is upon us. If you are looking for ways to be able to spend some time outdoors on those cool nights, a fire pit could be the answer.

Backyard fire pits are one of the most popular of all landscaping features. They are attractive, functional and provide an outdoor gathering place for the entire family and friends.

Fire pits can be built out of various stones or blocks. Make sure you have a good dirt bottom and level area for the foundation. You should be at least 25 feet from trees and structures. Circular fire pits are about two feet tall and five feet in diameter with a three feet interior dimension. These beautiful pits will add so much to your landscaping and some great memories out by the fire.

Whether you are in San Antonio or Kerrville, or anywhere in the area, Burroughs Landscaping has great plans and ideas to share and build your fire pit. All that is left for you to do is add some great outdoor furniture and round up some family and friends. It's Fall Y'all!!

By Peggy Cunningham