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Fountain Landscaping Tips

Adding a water feature to your yard can help create a relaxing oasis and focal point.

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Fire Pit Add-Ons That Elevate Your Space

From built-in seating to custom lighting and seasonal styling, these fire pit add-ons turn a simple feature into the centerpiece of your backyard.

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Welcoming Dr. Mark Nash to Charter Vista Landscaping

Charter Vista Landscaping welcomes Dr. Mark Nash, a seasoned horticulturist with more than 35 years of experience, who brings a lifelong passion for landscape management and mentoring to the team.

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Landscape Architecture Month Spotlight: Brittany Rodgers

Brittany Rodgers is the newest landscape designer at Charter Vista Memphis.

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8 Summer Landscaping Trends

We've pulled together some of the top summer landscaping trends you can implement to create your outdoor oasis.

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6 Reasons to Book Your Holiday Lighting Before Thanksgiving

Booking holiday lighting before Thanksgiving sets your home up for a brighter season with better scheduling, safer installation, and more time to enjoy a glowing winter welcome.

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5 Things to Consider When Building a Fire Pit

When building a fire pit, there are several factors you need to consider.

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5 Common Lawn Problems in the Mid-South—And How to Fix Them

Struggling with Mid-South lawn issues like weeds, fungus, or compacted soil? Here are five common problems and expert fixes to keep your grass healthy year-round.

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5 Things Every Memphis Homeowner Should Know Before Starting a Landscape Project

Fve must-know tips to help you plan smart, spend wisely, and create a yard that thrives in our unique climate

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5 Costly Irrigation Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Overwatering, bad timing, and poor placement—learn 5 common irrigation mistakes landscapers spot and how to avoid them for a healthier, more efficient yard.

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Hardscape Design and Outdoor Living

Having an outdoor space has become more important.

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Hardscaping Projects to Consider This Fall

Explore six impactful hardscaping projects—like patios, fire pits, walkways, and retaining walls—that can transform your outdoor space with added function, beauty, and long-term value.

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How Freezing Temperatures Affect Your Landscape Plants

This article explains how freezing temperatures damage plants, the natural cold-hardening defenses plants use to survive winter weather, and practical steps homeowners can take to protect and assess their landscapes after a winter storm.

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How USDA Hardiness Zones Help Us Choose the Right Plants for Memphis Landscaping

We use USDA Hardiness Zones—with a one-zone buffer—to select plants that not only survive Memphis weather, but thrive year-round.

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How to Use Natural Stone to Elevate Your Landscape Design

Enhance your landscape with natural stone in retaining walls, steps, fire pits, and borders. Add timeless beauty, function, and curb appeal to your outdoor space.

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Irrigation Tips to Save You Money + 5 Easy Irrigation Upgrades That Pay for Themselves

Learn essential irrigation tips and discover 5 easy upgrades—from smart controllers to drip systems—that save water, cut costs, and keep your landscape thriving.

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Landscape Lighting for Your Outdoor Spaces

Light up your exterior spaces with well-planned outdoor landscape lighting.

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Lighting the Way to Better Curb Appeal

Outdoor lighting enhances curb appeal by highlighting key features, creating a warm welcome, extending outdoor living, and adding both beauty and security to your home’s exterior.

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Meet Your New Account Managers

Charter Vista Landscaping welcomes Deangelo Oliver and Dr. Mark Nash as account managers, bringing decades of leadership and horticultural expertise to better serve our clients.

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Mid-South Lawn Makeover: How to Pick the Perfect Sod for Your Soil, Sunlight, and Lifestyle

Discover how to choose the perfect sod for your Mid-South lawn by matching grass type to your soil, sunlight, and lifestyle—plus get expert tips on when and how to install it for long-term success.

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Privacy Landscaping Ideas for Pools: Transform Your Backyard Oasis

Discover six beautiful privacy landscaping ideas for pools—from evergreen hedges to stylish fences—to create a secluded backyard oasis.

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Seasonal color services

Most landscape trees and shrubs bloom for 3 to 4 weeks from early to late spring. Perennial flowers typically start blooming in midsummer and continue into fall. You might say that any landscape plant that blooms year after year in the mid-south is seasonal color.

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Sun or Shade? Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Plants for Your Yard

Discover the best plants for sun, shade, and everything in between—customized for Memphis landscapes and backed by expert tips from Charter Vista Landscaping.

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Why Winter Is the Smartest Time to Plan Your 2026 Landscape Upgrade

Winter is the ideal season to plan your 2026 landscape upgrade, giving you more time for thoughtful design, better scheduling, and a smoother installation when spring arrives.

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The Benefits of Mulching: Why Your Garden Needs It

Mulching is one of the simplest yet most effective practices you can adopt for a healthier, more productive garden.

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Where to Place Outdoor Lights: Expert Tips for Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting in Memphis

Learn the best places to install low voltage outdoor lighting around your Memphis home for safety, beauty, and energy efficiency.

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Transforming Your Yard for Summer

Transform your yard and patio into the perfect summer oasis with these landscaping and decorating tips!

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Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall: The Science Behind Autumn’s Beauty

As autumn approaches, a hidden world of chemistry unfolds in every leaf—revealing the brilliant colors that make this season so captivating.

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Winter Lawn Care: Preparing Your Grass for a Healthy Spring

Memphis lawn care requires special attention during the colder months to thrive come spring.

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Yard Drainage Solutions. Why Winter Is the Best Time to Prepare for a Better 2026

Winter is the perfect time to fix drainage issues that can damage your landscape and delay future outdoor projects. Learn why preparing now sets your yard up for a stronger, healthier, and more beautiful 2026.

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Your Fall Clean Up Checklist. What Memphis Lawns Need Before Winter

Memphis lawns need a little extra love before winter. A good fall clean up strengthens your turf, protects your plants, and keeps your yard looking its best all season.

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Winter Lawn Care: Preparing Your Grass for a Healthy Spring

Explore how to protect your lawn from winter stress and set it up for success.

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Charter Vista Landscaping Acquires Chandler's Lawn Services

Charter Vista Landscaping is announcing its purchase of Memphis-based lawn care company, Chandler's Lawn Service.

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8 Summer Landscaping Trends

Summer is officially here and that means spending time outside. Here are some of the top landscaping trends of 2023 to create your perfect outdoor oasis.

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Landscape Lighting for Your Outdoor Spaces

Light up your exterior spaces with well-planned outdoor landscape lighting.

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Seasonal Color Services

Most landscape trees and shrubs bloom for 3 to 4 weeks from early to late spring. Perennial flowers typically start blooming in midsummer and continue into fall. You might say that any landscape plant that blooms year after year in the mid-south is seasonal color.

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