It is hard to believe that February is coming to an end, and that Spring season is just around the corner. If you are anything like me, I have started to make, and review, my “Spring Project List”. Some of the projects on the list I may do myself….and some of the projects I may [...]
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5 Feb
Early-Spring Essentials: Get a Jump on the Season-Ahead
Lately we’ve had a nice taste of spring, the sun is shinning and temperatures are slowly climbing! Now is the perfect time to prepare your landscape for the season to come with some housekeeping for your landscape! Pruning: Many structural problems in ornamentals can be corrected right now, before plants leaf out, with corrective pruning. [...]
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 [...]
10 Dec
Poinsettias
A holiday favorite is the poinsettia plant. There are a beautiful variety of colors available that make a perfect touch for any home. Besides there beauty are some interesting facts about Poinsettias. This plant, which is very popular during the Christmas time, is native to Central America and Mexico. In nature it grows shrub-like 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 [...]
19 Nov
Fall Lawn-care
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. [...]
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 [...]
11 Aug
Your Guide to Perfect Pruning
Why is it important to prune your shrubs, you ask? By pruning your shrubs you are not only increasing their aesthetic appearance but you are also improving their health. By discarding dead heads on shrubs you allow the plant to regrow new buds. In addition, pruning can be used to remove diseased areas of your [...]
