Weeds are plants defined, not necessarily by their own intrinsic characteristics, but primarily by their relationship with humans. Gardeners themselves define weeds as those plants that interfere with their plans and compete with their preferred plants for light, water, and nutrients. Weeds are plants that grow where they are not wanted. This undesirable flora tends… [Read More]
Sharpened Mower Blades, A Spring Cleanup, Fertilizer, and an Application of Herbicide Will Give Your Lawn a Fighting Chance this Summer!
As the wet and cold recede your lawn and landscaping needs special attention to be ready for the growing season. Spring is a time of rebirth and the time to revitalize your lawn, landscaping, and plants. Do the following and you’ll have a great lawn to enjoy this summer and fall… Sharpened Mower Blades Make… [Read More]
Do I Need To Fertilize My Lawn Every Year? Yes and Here are Some Tips on How to Do it Correctly…
Your soil supplies some of the nutrients that turf grass needs but most soils are not able to provide all of them during the entire growing season. A healthy and actively growing lawn uses a great deal of energy. Fertilizer helps your lawn stay healthy by promoting new leaf and root growth. Read on to… [Read More]
Landscaping Tips – 6 Reasons Why Mulching is So Important For the Landscaping of Both Homes and Businesses!
When you picture a beautiful landscape, you imagine flowerbeds and shrubbery surrounded by mulch with uniform finish and crisp edges. Mulch is made from decaying leaves, bark, compost and more. Mulch is also valuable for your trees health and care because Mulch insulates the soil helping to provide a buffer from heat and cold temperatures…. [Read More]
Lawn Maintenance Tips – Ways to Prevent Dandelions From Popping Up In Your Lawn!
To remove dandelions from your yard, this root has to be killed. Hand digging is impractical, because pieces of the root that are broken off and left in the soil will sprout new plants. Regular feedings, 2-4 times per year, provide the nutrients your lawn needs to grow thick to help crowd out dandelions. No… [Read More]
Commercial Landscaping Tips – Commercial Landscaping Is As Much About Safety and Efficiency As It Is About Beauty!
Maintaining a commercial landscape requires a little more care and attention than a residential lawn. If you are a business owner or manager of commercial property you must be concerned about not only beauty and function but your property must be safe for your clients, employees and general public. Keeping Your Property Well Maintained Keep… [Read More]
Late Winter Landscaping Tips – Landscaping Activities For February and March
While it seems like cold days will never end, the warmer temperatures will soon be here once again. The transition from winter to spring is often a welcomed change of seasons as green shoots begin sprouting from the ground and buds start forming on branches. As we wait for spring’s arrival, we can help give… [Read More]