If you enjoy landscaping, spring is probably your favorite time of year. The winter weather can wreak havoc on your grass, plants, trees, and shrubs, leaving them dormant and covered in mud and snow, making your yard look dreary and lifeless. After a long winter, the spring season gives homeowners a chance to get their… Read more »
Grass needs light to thrive. When those colorful Autumn leaves cover the ground, the sunshine is blocked out, and grass cannot grow like it normally would. Therefore, the grass dies off, and the dead and decaying leaves sit on the ground for a long time, holding moisture and creating a dead turf zone. Here are… Read more »
The following watering recommendations are provided as a general guideline for establishing and maintaining landscape plantings. Turf – Newly established lawn areas require daily watering of at least ¾” of water. The goal is to maintain soil moisture while turf roots are being established. This may require the lawn areas to be watered more than… 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 »
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 »
There’s nothing quite as magical as the sight of a landscape blanketed in a colorful spread of vibrant fall leaves. But while fall leaves may be beautiful to behold, when they build up on your landscape they block sunlight and moisture from reaching the ground underneath. In order to avoid dealing with these unsightly dead… Read more »
Being passionate about your landscaping and your pup can be a challenge when it comes to practicality. You want your dog to enjoy your gorgeous backyard, while somehow keeping it, well, gorgeous! It can be frustrating at times when you go to check on your dog and find him happily digging up the lawn that… Read more »
Do you want to improve the curb appeal of your home? One of the best ways to do it is by coming up with a great landscaping design. You’ll be amazed by how a few trees, some flowers, and a well-manicured lawn will change the way the outside of your home looks. But before you… Read more »
Some people think to themselves, “Well, I might as well do my own landscaping.” They go to Wal-mart and buy the cheapest stuff possible– cheap mulch, cheap plants, cheap plastic chairs… and they have every good intention of making their yard look good. However, there are some cons to DIY (do-it-yourself) landscaping. Physical Demands First… Read more »