Be Wise; Winterize!

A professionally maintained sprinkler system could mean the difference between a system that lasts 5 years and a system that lasts 25 years!

IT’S SPRINGTIME | TURN HONEY-DO INTO HIREE-DO!

As the spring & summer seasons burst into bloom, it’s time to get your home ready! Here are our top-5 musts in what to look for in a great contractor.

Is Your Northern Virginia Lawn Ready for Spring?

Is Your Northern Virginia Lawn Ready for Spring? A 5-Point Punch List: Check these 5 things off your list to have a Spring-Ready Northern Virginia lawn.

WILL A SPRINKLER SYSTEM ADD TO MY HOME’S VALUE?

Will a Sprinkler System Add to My Home's Value? 4 ways a sprinkler system gives you more:

5 Key Points in Choosing a Sprinkler Contractor

5 Key Points in Choosing a Sprinkler Contractor; Where should I begin in getting quotes for a sprinkler system? What should I consider?

Spring Lawn Sprinkler System Activation

Spring Lawn Sprinkler System Activation | Winter “Naptime” is Over: It’s time to PROPERLY fire up your lawn sprinkler system.

5 Great Reasons to Add Artistic Landscape Lighting

5 Great Reasons to Add Artistic Landscape Lighting to Your Home: The finishing touch to any landscape is decorative outdoor lighting.

Protect Your Yard after a Winter Storm

If you haven't taken steps to protect your yard and landscape from the severe weather, it's not too late to take some defensive measures and be prepared.

What Landscape Lighting Does for Your Home & Your Gnome

What does landscape lighting do for your home's value, beauty, and security? Here is why it's beneficial to light up your home and your gnome!

They'll be SOLD on your Curb Appeal!

A Green Lawn equals curb-appeal when selling your home.

Preparing Soil for Winter~NOT a dirty job!

Preparing Soil for Winter~Not a dirty job!

It's FALL! Check out what your lawn needs for a winning season!

It's FALL! Check out what your lawn needs for a winning season!

Selecting your Best Grass for the Fall Season

Selecting your Best Grass for the Fall Season

What are the 5 Top-Most Important Qualities in a Great Contractor?

Here are the 5 most important things to look for in a great irrigation system contractor.

Aeration and Over-Seeding~What are they?

Aeration and Over-Seeding are tremendous measures heading into the Fall months to maintain your lawn's long-term beauty

The difference between Hunter and Rainbird

This article explains the different parts that Rainbird and Hunter make and how they differ.

Harvesting and Storing Herbs

At Affordable, we dig herb gardens! Here are some helpful ways to enjoy your herbs for months to come.

Affordably Outwit Weeds! Tips for Eliminating Weeds

Affordable Shares Tips on Keeping Your Lawn and Garden Weed-Free

Lawn Mower Safety Tips | Enjoy Family Time | Be Safe!

Summertime: The perfect opportunity to get your kids active in making your lawn beautiful. Here are lawn-mower safety tips for the young ones in your fam.

Plants that beautifully tell mosquitos to BUZZ OFF!

At Affordable, we believe in making the most of outdoor living in the summer months. But, sometimes buzzing pests can spoil our fun.

How to Save Water at Home

Affordable loves these Houzz tips on how to save water at home.

Residential Energy, 5th Edition: Energy Efficiency Reference Tool Recommeded by Outdoor Lighting and Lawn Care Experts

A home owner thinking about the addition of outdoor night lighting would find Residential Energy, 5th Edition a useful reference tool for discovering ways to save home energy cost.

Video Lawn Care Tutorial By This Old House On How to Dethatch To Open Up Lush New Green Grass Growth for Small or Large Yards

Northern Virginia, Arlington, Vienna, Fairfax, Loudon Home Owners Learn Lawn Care By Video Tutorial How to Dethatch a Small or Large Lawn for New Grass Growth.

New Improvement Upgrades Qualify You for Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction On Outdoor Lighting

Affordable Lawn Sprinklers and Outdoor Lighting Offer Information On Outdoor Lighting Use of Low Voltage Energy Efficient Bulbs, Dimmers, and Automatic Timer Settings to Lower Cost of Energy Use and Offer Tax Deductions.

VISUALLY INSPIRATION FOR A BACK YARD CINEMA ADVENTURE

If we see a unique back yard vision, by golly we'll post it! Here's a cool way to enjoy a movie on a hot summer night. Invite your neighbors. Be the envy!