We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I know that it this coming Thursday, but it is good to be thankful more than just one day a year. It should be an ongoing process to reflect on all of the good that is in our lives. At Harkes Landscape, we want to thank all of our customers and vendors for another wonderful growing season. We are looking forward…
Read MoreInteresting Flower
I came across an interesting mum the other day. It was a beautiful plant with a nice lavender color…except for one flower, that one flower was half lavender, half yellow. But what caused the yellow in an otherwise lavender plant? Without having testing done on the plant, it is hard to give an exact cause. But it most likely is because of a genetic mutation in the one flower and…
Read MoreEarly Fall
As we come into late September, it is starting to look more and more like fall. We are starting to see more fall color in the trees. Fall is a transition season for many of us. We go from relaxing in the summer to life getting busy again as kids are back in school, church programs start again, fall sports, and much more. The same is true for trees as…
Read MoreLawn Watering Frequency
This post is the second part in a four part series about watering your lawn and landscape. How often should you water your lawn? That is a good question, however there is not a simple answer. The simplest answer would be enough water to keep the grass hydrated. But how much is enough? The biggest factor for that answer is the weather. Is it hot? Cool? Rainy? Dry? Windy? The…
Read MoreReasons Why Crabgrass Control Does Not Last as Long as Desired
As we get into the middle of summer, we are hoping that our lawns still look perfect. And with a few tasks, that is easily achievable. However, if you start to run short on watering your lawn, and it starts to dry out, evenly slightly, then there may be another problem starting to brew, crabgrass. If your next thought is ‘I put down pre-emergent crabgrass control, why am I seeing…
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