Taking care of fallen leaves in your yard
Fall is the best time of the year. Everything is full of color. Your trees and shrubs will turn to gold, ruby, bronze and plum. Transformation before winter comes is something everyone enjoys. But once the leaves start falling from the deciduous trees, the cleaning begins. When there are leaves on the trees, it may […]
How to properly care for trees in late summer and early fall
If you take pride in your landscaping, chances are you’ve invested a lot of time and energy into caring for your trees. It is not difficult to keep trees and fields healthy and ready for the next season. With a little effort, you can keep your trees beautiful and healthy all year round. Late summer […]
Mulching: What and Why?
Mulching provides numerous benefits to your backyard, including controlling weeds, protecting plants from extreme temperatures, and improving soil quality. What is mulch? Mulch is made from decaying leaves, bark, and compost. It is very important for tree health as it helps regulate temperature and improve soil quality. The act of trimming and recutting grass to […]
Give your lawn a fall tune-up
Giving your old lawn a little TLC, this fall can help you achieve a lush, healthy lawn in the spring. Your lawn has probably taken a big hit this summer. Family gatherings, bringing dogs, children’s games and toys, combined with heat and drought, will make it difficult for your lawn to breathe. If your lawn […]
What is compost and how do I use it
Compost is a friable, dark soil that is rich in nutrients and is used as mulch, fertilizer, or soil conditioner, but is rarely used directly for growing plants. Create compost from food scraps, yard waste, and other organic waste by allowing beneficial bacteria to break everything down into its essential elements. It happens every day […]
How to make the most of your enclosed patio
These ideas for seating, surfaces, and storage will help you enjoy every inch of your outdoor space. Patios are often small, so it’s a good idea to approach them like a room in your home, looking at flooring, paint colors, and seating to create an inviting outdoor space. Take a look at these ideas for […]
Spring Gardening
If you’ve already started your spring gardening or are still planning it, read our checklist of tasks and tips. Take a look at your backyard. Spring gardening should begin with assessing the damage caused by cold and often stormy winter weather. When inspecting vegetable gardens, flower beds, and landscaping, remember to pay special attention to […]
Landscape’s Guide to Winter Tree Inspection, Pruning, and Trimming Trees
Before spring arrives, consider a few things to consider about your trees and shrubs and what might have happened to them in the past few months. Your trees and shrubs are still dormant, so now is the best time to get outside and perform winter tree and shrub inspections throughout your property before transitioning into […]
Christmas Tree Can Survive the Holidays
As the weather gets colder, many homeowners want to know. Can trees be planted in winter? The short answer to this question is yes. However, you need to consider the type of tree, the climatic zone and the upcoming weather forecast. Also, there is a difference depending on whether you plant in early winter, midwinter, […]
How to Choose Mulch – Why Your Soil Wants Mulch
There is more to topdressing than chopped wood. Learn about cover types, costs, and design considerations here. The word “mulch” is used almost exclusively as a descriptive name for commonly chopped wood or bark products. In fact, mulch is an umbrella term for any product organic or inorganic that serves as the top layer of […]