You may have seen these little plants sprouting all over your yard. If you have, you most likely have a maple tree in the area. The sprouts are maple tree seedlings. They seem to be everywhere. What should I do? The seedlings come from your local maple tree. All of the helicopters that have fallen off last year are now sprouting and becoming new little trees. We have not had…
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Spring is when plants start to grow. The grass is greening up. You look at your lawn and you wish to overseed to help to thicken it up. I am going to have to say hold up, you may want to rethink spring overseeding. Here are a few reasons why you may want to wait on your spring overseeding project: Weed Pressure: In the spring, weed pressure is very high.…
Read MoreWhy Prune?
Pruning, it can be a big project if you have many plants on your property. Pruning is a task that needs to be done, but have you ever thought of why you should prune? We will take a quick look at some different reasons as why to prune. Safety: Pruning can help to increase visibility. A plant screening the wrong spot can be dangerous. Aesthetics: Some plants look better when…
Read MoreBest Grass Seed
Planting grass seed takes timing, planning, patience, and much more. But what is the best type of grass to plant? Planting a mixture of grass varieties is better for many reasons for your lawn. It creates greater disease and pest resistance, establishes quicker and fuller, and it expands the qualities and characteristics of your lawn. When your lawn is planted with variety of grasses, your lawn as a whole will…
Read MoreWeeds in the Spring
Weeds in the spring can be a big problem; unfortunately it is a problem every year. That is just what it is going to be, but some steps can be taken to help to lessen the weeds in the spring. With the nicer weather starting, we like to make an appearance outside, and so do plants, including weeds. They grow based on the weather. Once the weather becomes favorable for…
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