Lawn Weeds
Some weeds thrive in the hot months of summer when our lawns are at their weakest. Most desirable turfs use seeds that do well in the cooler months of the…
Lawn Watering
With the weather heating up, grass is going to struggle to stay green. Make the choice to either commit to watering and keeping it green or letting it go dormant…
Winter Plantings
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,…
Plants Native to Our Climate
Have you heard the buzz about native plants? They are the topic of many garden shows and seminars lately. Native plants are more tolerant of our seasonal conditions, and because…
Planning Your Landscaping
A well manicured landscape starts long before the first seed hits the ground. Every home’s landscaping is different, but the process is similar and follows the same steps. 1. Planning…
Fall Weed Spraying
If you want to have a great lawn next year, the time to spray for weeds is the fall. Weeds start to grow in the fall, then go dormant over…
Fall Seeding
With September here, and cooler temperatures last week, now is a great time to seed your lawn. Beginning of fall is the best time to seed, aerate and slit seed,…
Making Your Landscaping Pop for Winter
Plant Evergreens Evergreens come in other colors, such as yellows and blues, so the name is somewhat misleading. Evergreen means they keep their leaves or needles year round, and the…
Do’s and Don’ts of Driving on Snow and Ice
After all of the snow we had, paired with the incredibly low freezing temperatures, we should all know how to drive on snow and ice. However, there are some myths…
Raking Leaves: Yes or No?
In recent years, the environmental impacts of raking have become increasingly well known. Yard debris accounts for 13% of the nation’s solid waste! Every fall re-introduces many seasonal favorites that…