The cold, bitter winter is behind us, so we can finally spend more time in the great outdoors. From backyard barbeques, campfires, gardening, or playing ball with your kids, you will spend a lot of time in your yard this coming summer and inevitably be joined by some unwanted guests, mosquitoes! These small but mighty… Read more »
The abundance of snowfall we receive here in the North is beautiful, but cleaning up can be a real pain. Snow and ice can build up on your property before you know it, so it’s important to have a plan for outdoor winter maintenance each season. You could always hire a snowplow company, but many… Read more »
When you aerate your lawn, you poke small holes into the soil to let water, nutrients, and air get deep down into the roots of your grass. Doing this allows the roots to grow much deeper, making your lawn look significantly better. It can be especially beneficial for homeowners with very compact soil lawns. Here… Read more »
Your deck is exposed to the elements for all seasons year-round. The potentially vast amount of sun, rain, snow, and ice can cause damage. Seasonal deck maintenance is crucial to having a safe, great-looking deck for year-round enjoyment. Spending a few hours each season practicing proper maintenance will keep your deck sealed, free of rot,… Read more »
Contrary to some commonly held beliefs, the beginning of fall is not the end of your landscaping duties. There are plenty of important tasks for you to undertake at the end of summer and throughout the fall that will pay off handsomely come springtime. For your lawn, aeration and overseeding are two of the best… Read more »
Owning a home puts a lot of responsibility on your plate. Things like making repairs, preventative maintenance, renovations, redecoration, and other upkeep tasks are now up to you to stay on top of. If you’re a new homeowner, all of these new duties can be overwhelming. You may be wondering if there are any tasks… Read more »
When homeowners think about enhancing their landscape, their first thoughts are often of elaborate flower gardens or outdoor living features. But there is a simple, effective way to upgrade your landscape that is often overlooked—planting trees! Trees are a great addition to any property for a number of reasons. As an added bonus, once they’re… Read more »
When you’re a homeowner who tends to your own landscape, there are issues you need to be aware of that can damage your lawn and vegetation. If you don’t know how to recognize these problems, you won’t be able to prevent or solve them. Soil erosion is one of the biggest issues you need to… Read more »
Many homeowners take great pride and joy in having a lush green lawn. Some might go as far as to say that it is a quintessential component to the idyllic suburban home. What people often don’t realize though is that cultivating and maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn is a lot more work than you’d think…. Read more »
The current market for fertilizer is filled with seemingly endless options. When you’re trying to make sense of so many different products, it can be difficult to determine which one is right for keeping your landscape healthy. The first step to narrowing down your choices is to decide whether you want synthetic or organic fertilizer…. Read more »