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. Continue reading Preparing Your Backyard for Winter
Preparing Your Backyard for Winter
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. Continue reading Preparing Your Backyard for Winter
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.
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. 
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as cultivating your own vegetable garden—until uninvited critters decide to make it their personal buffet. From rabbits and deer to squirrels and birds, wildlife can wreak havoc on your hard-earned harvest. But, with a few clever tricks and strategies, you can protect your vegetable garden from pesky critters. Let’s explore some effective methods to keep unwanted visitors at bay.
The grass is blanketed in snow. The trees are leafless. And the ponds are frozen over. But this year, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, thereby predicting an early spring! And if this famous groundhog is right, it means now’s the perfect time for New England property owners to engage in thoughtful planning for the upcoming season. Here are nine things you can do now during these final weeks of winter to prepare your landscape for spring.
A fresh blanket of snow on your property may look pretty, but don’t let it blind you to the potential dangers accumulating on your rooftop. Removing snow from your roof is a crucial part of home maintenance that ensures safety and preserves the integrity of your roof. In this blog, we’ll explore the best practices for rooftop snow removal, covering the right timing, tools, techniques, and why calling in the professionals is often the wisest choice.
Autumn can be a beautiful time of year in New England as the leaves turn to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows and blanket every surface. However, what many homeowners might not realize is that neglecting fall leaf removal can pose significant threats to the health and beauty of their lawn. So, before you skip fall leaf cleanup at your home or business, let us explain the hidden dangers of doing so and why this is such a crucial seasonal task.
Water features like fountains or small ponds add visual appeal to your property and can provide a sliver of calmness and serenity to your yard. But as with everything else in landscaping and hardscaping, these require regular upkeep to stay functioning properly. Today, we’ll cover how to maintain an outdoor water feature and why it’s important to do so. 
Spring is just around the corner; before we know it, all the snow will be melted, and it’ll be time to start tending to the gardens. Take a look around your yard: what are you growing this year? When you head to the nursery, your plant purchasing options come down to two primary categories: annuals or perennials. Today, we’re going to share the things