Starting seeds indoors is a great way to try plant varieties that may be unavailable at your local garden center. Not only is it cheaper than purchasing plants, but there’s something very rewarding about planting seeds and watching them grow! A soil-less seed starting mix or packaged potting soil is the best growing medium. Any [...]
Archive for the ‘Irrigation’ Category
7 Jan
New Years Resolutions
When thinking of New Years resolutions the first thing that comes to mind is probably not your lawn. However, lawn care can be a simple way to improve the curb appeal of your home. By being diligent with your yard work, your lawn can instantly become healthier. In order to have a healthy and [...]
3 Dec
Things to Do for Winter Prep
It’s finally December and winter is just about here! Before its starts to snow, there are a couple of preparations that need to be done. First make sure that your garden hoses are drained of water and stored away. By doing this you prevent your garden hose from splitting. You see when water freezes it [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
13 Jul
Grass Clippings Are Too Valuable to Toss Out
It can be tempting to bag and dispose of grass clippings, especially if it’s been a long time since your lawn was last mowed. After all, clumps of cut grass sitting on your lawn are unattractive, and they can smother the grass underneath if they aren’t removed. Mowing more often, on the other hand, creates [...]
6 Jul
Sometimes It’s Not Easy Being a Lawn
SUMMER HEAT, DROUGHT AND DISEASE CAN BE DAMAGING Many lawns are going through a stressful period right now, high temperatures are very tough on turf. Combine the heat with long stretches of little or no rainfall, and lawns will start showing signs of heat and drought stress in no time. If your grass is bluish-green [...]
1 Jun
Mowing and Watering the Right Way
Good mowing and watering practices can make a big difference in the looks and health of your lawn. Plus, by encouraging healthier growth of your grass plants, you’ll be improving your turf’s ability to stand up to insects, disease and stressful summer weather. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Mowing If the blade [...]
2 Apr
Dormant Oils Leave Pests Breathless
Though they may look healthy and insect-free, your trees and shrubs could be providing a home for some of their worst enemies at this very moment. Even if you can’t see any damage taking place, it’s possible that insect eggs and/or pupating larvae are posing a very real threat to the health of your landscape [...]
