Different Types of Grass
Last post we discussed warm weather grasses and cool weather grasses. Here are a list of the different types of grasses in these categories. Warm weather grasses: Bermuda – Bermuda grass…
Winter is Near!
How do you add texture, color, and beauty to your yard during the winter? With careful planning during spring, summer, and fall and adding a few easy accents during winter,…
Want a Beautiful Garden?
It’s never too early to start planning for next year. Here are some things to start thinking about while you are planning your gardens. 1. Budget This should be the…
How Does Salt Affect Your Landscaping?
Salt can affect your landscaping in several ways. The first is how your yard will be affected. Salt will become a liquid as snow melts, and all of that liquid…
Do You Prefer Straight or Curved Lines in Your Design?
When deciding whether to use curved or straight lines in your landscape…
Spruce Trees
Have you noticed your spruce trees looking odd lately? Unfortunately, there are diseases that are affecting Spruce trees in our area. The first is cytospora canker. This is caused by…
Spruce Disease
As we posted about previously, Spruce trees in our area are under attack from several diseases. Another disease affecting Spruces is Rhizosphaera Needle Cast. This is also caused by a…
Do You Have a Soggy Yard?
At this time of year when it rains so heavily, people often get wet spots in their yard where the water collects or cannot drain fast enough. There are several…
Healthy Grass
While fungus naturally occurs in grass and can be harmless, certain conditions can cause these fungi to become harmful diseases to your grass. Weather conditions, especially temperature and humidity, can…
Lilac Bushes
Lilac bushes are a beautiful plant for your yard, and the blooms smell wonderful. Lilac bushes are good to plant in spring or in…