It can be difficult to keep up with your yard work. We all assume that after spring clean-up, we can relax in the summer, but this is not the case. Mowing the lawn, edging, watering, weeding, etc. are just some of the chores we have to deal with in the summer. The best thing to… Read more »
Your home’s landscape and lawn care is something you should take pride in. If you like the look of your house, you should also like the look of your yard as well. Installing a sprinkler system for your lawn care needs might give you that extra attractive look to your home. Your grass and flower… Read more »
Biting into a juicy, sweet tomato in the middle of summer, a waft of fragrant basil leaves, the sound of splitting a snap pea in half; there’s nothing like enjoying fresh food grown in your own garden. Growing a vegetable garden or an edible garden (one that includes herbs and alliums) is a simple way… Read more »
Gardening seems rather simple in theory—prepare the soil, plant, water, sunlight, watch your plants grow. Turns out, there are a lot of important elements that go into gardening that are often overlooked. Here are some of the most common gardening mistakes and how to avoid them! Planting without planning It’s common for gardeners to make… Read more »
Outdoor landscape lighting should be built to persevere through all seasons. But it doesn’t hurt to continue regular maintenance checks! Now that it’s winter, there are certain steps every homeowner should take to ensure that their outdoor landscape lighting is performing to the best of its ability and stays protected against the cold. Here are… Read more »
The winter means we can take a break from our normal lawn care routine. We already fertilized in the fall and there’s no need to mow, so that means we can sit back and relax until spring! However, while you’re taking a leave of absence from your lawn care, your lawn is battling cold temperatures… Read more »
A beautiful lawn doesn’t just appear overnight. It needs constant maintenance, a solid watering schedule, and some room to breathe—yes, your lawn needs to breathe! Aeration is vital to achieve and maintain a healthy lawn because it breaks up the compacted soil and allows for better circulation of air, water and nutrients. Luckily, there are… Read more »
The signature smell of fresh brewed coffee wakes us up and fuels our day. However, we are not the only ones that benefit from coffee. There are ways to make even your garden thrive with the one part of coffee we usually dispose of: coffee grounds! Here are four ways to put coffee grounds to… Read more »
You may be thinking, “why should I fertilize during the season where my lawn is covered with dead leaves and—soon enough—snow?” We totally get it; however, you’re thinking short-term. Fertilizing your lawn this fall will help you achieve your lawn care long-term goals, successfully strengthening your plants and overall landscaping before winter. In turn, you… Read more »
When we’re working on our lawns, we often focus heavily on the quality of the lawn itself, rather than its organization. But that latter part is key. Where a garden or lawn ends, and the next section of your back or front yard begins, is known as a lawn’s edge, and its maintenance, otherwise… Read more »
