With every growth season of your landscaping, it’s also time to wage the war against weeds. If you’re sick of having to tear out every weed individually from your landscaping, lawn, and garden, it’s time to be proactive. Learn how changing your landscaping, from new groundcover to better lawn maintenance, can not only make dealing with weeds easier, but also improve the beauty and extend the living space of your landscaping. Continue reading Weed Prevention Through Better Landscaping
Weed Prevention Through Better Landscaping
With every growth season of your landscaping, it’s also time to wage the war against weeds. If you’re sick of having to tear out every weed individually from your landscaping, lawn, and garden, it’s time to be proactive. Learn how changing your landscaping, from new groundcover to better lawn maintenance, can not only make dealing with weeds easier, but also improve the beauty and extend the living space of your landscaping. Continue reading Weed Prevention Through Better Landscaping
Spring has sprung. Do you have plans for your garden, lawn, and landscaping? Then it’s time to get started. Landscape maintenance in early spring means you’re giving a head start on everything to grow and reach peak potential by late spring and early summer. It also means you won’t wait too long, as damage to your landscape, lawn, trees, and plants can occur if left unchecked. Let’s go over what’s involved.
Another year of winter in New England means snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. And while you’re staying snug in your house, your lawn isn’t so lucky. As the thaw starts, it’s important to be ready for lawn care in early spring to repair damage before your lawn starts growing again. Learn what to do, from inspection to seeding and fertilizing, so you can enjoy a great lawn later in spring and summer.
When those harsh New England winters roll in, will your backyard be ready? The work you put into it now not only means an easier management of your yard in the spring, but healthier plants with less ice and snow damage and less wear on your hardscape. Today, we’ll go over the essential tasks you should take preparing your backyard for winter before the first frost hits your neighborhood.
Is your lawn looking thin or patchy as the season winds down? Fall lawn overseeding is one of the best ways to repair weak turf and prepare your yard for a stronger comeback in spring. With the right techniques, you can restore density, improve color, and protect your lawn before winter arrives. In this blog, we’ll cover the best practices for fall lawn overseeding to ensure lasting results.
As sustainable landscaping grows in popularity, more homeowners are turning to rainwater collection systems to conserve water and reduce utility costs. These systems capture runoff—usually from rooftops—and store it for later use in irrigating lawns, gardens, and other applications. From basic rain barrels to more advanced underground tanks, rainwater harvesting offers an eco-friendly way to support your landscape. But like any investment, it comes with both benefits and challenges. Here’s what to consider before installing one on your property.
A well-kept garden enhances a home’s curb appeal. When the mowing, trimming, and pruning stops, grass and plants can grow uncontrollably. The result? An eye-sore that can be as dangerous as it is unappealing. The reasons for an overgrown garden space can vary, but the good news is that your outdoor space is not entirely hopeless. In this blog, we will discuss how to rescue an overgrown garden and the steps you can take to keep history from repeating itself.
A lawn is more than just grass. It’s one of the key elements of curb appeal. However, like humans, lawns can get sick and catch diseases. A once lush lawn, left untreated, can turn into a wasteland in the blink of an eye. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to identify lawn diseases and the steps you can take to prevent them.
With all the different irrigation systems, how do you determine which is best? Each irrigation system exists to serve a particular purpose. Some methods are best for general lawn care and others for plants. Some systems are more suitable than others, depending on the type of soil on the property. While all irrigation systems aim to water lawns and gardens adequately, hydration techniques vary. To determine which system you should use, consider the needs and characteristics of your grass and outdoor areas. Today, we’ll examine the rotary sprinkler and why it’s the optimal irrigation solution for medium-to-large properties.
When you think of mulch, what do you picture? Wood chips? Rock? Gravel? There are many types of mulch, but there’s only one that you’ll always have right in your backyard — lawn mulch. Lawn mulch is a kind of organic mulch made up of grass clippings and leaves. You can spread this mixture of grass clippings and finely shredded leaves across your yard —the result is a healthy, lush lawn using materials that come straight from the source.