It’s about that time where all those beautiful leaves are resting on your lawn. Should you leave them there? No! It is important that leaves are raked up from your lawn in order to keep it healthy. If you do not, it is possible that mold can grow under those leaves, similar to snow mold. [...]
Archive for the ‘Gardens / Landscapes’ Category
12 Nov
Q & A Brown Pine Needles?
My pine needles are turning brown. What could be causing this? Browning pine needles can be caused by a variety of factors, including: • Root damage or death as a result of exceptionally wet springs and hot, dry summers. Improving soil drainage where the pines are planted can help, along with watering in the late [...]
29 Oct
Have You Heard About Hostas?
The plants that keeps on giving If you have hostas in your landscape, you already know how well they work as perennial bedding plants. With beautiful foliage and flowers, hostas are perfect for groundcovers or backdrops in shady areas. Even better, they’re durable, easy to maintain, and can be divided in the fall to create [...]
21 Oct
Change is in the Air
There’s no doubt about it…fall is here! leaves are changing color, temperatures are cooler and we’re all spending more time indoors now that the summer season is behind us! Looking back over the past year, how satisfied were you with your outdoor living space? In terms of both looks and functionality, are there any changes [...]
14 Oct
There’s Still Time to Fertilize
BUT THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY WILL BE CLOSING SOON Even when visible top growth slows (or stops) for the season, your turf, trees and shrubs are still in need of nutrients. They might seem inactive, but your plants are actually building up nutrient reserve, setting down new roots and strengthening their old ones. Plants use [...]
20 Sep
Getting Cool-Season Color from Perennials
Fall is just around the corner, if not already here, and it’s the perfect time for perennials! Tree and shrub leaves aren’t the only source of fall color. With late-blooming perennials, your landscape can still be a sight to behold this fall. Here are jut a few colorful varieties to consider for your property: Black-Eyed [...]
13 Sep
What’s Your System for Watering?
Supplemental watering is the absence of rainfall is sometimes easier said than done. Maybe you spend a lot of time away from home. Or, perhaps you just don’t have the time in the day to set up those sprinklers. Either way, if your lawn, trees and shrubs didn’t get sufficient water over the summer, their [...]
5 Sep
Fall is Fantastic for Fertilization
In Fact, This is the Best Time of Year for It Since top growth slows down (or stops altogether) in the fall, your lawn, trees and shrubs no longer have to continue the constant flow of nutrients and water to leaves and blades. Instead, they’re using this time to build up a storehouse of nutrients [...]
27 Aug
Revitalize That Tired-Looking Lawn
Aeration, Overseeding and Slice Seeding can work wonders The cool, crisp weather of fall makes it easy to forget how overbearing summer can be. Unfortunately, our lawns have a little more trouble putting summer’s heat and dryness behind them. If your turf is looking a little worse for wear this fall, you’re not alone. Lots [...]
18 Aug
The Perfect Time for Growing
End of August and all of September are the best time to grow new grass. Why is this the best time you may ask? Temperature! Towards the end of August temperatures begin to drop at night. The cooler temperature lessen the humidity in the air, thus creating dew. Dew retains moisture in the lawn throughout [...]
