The area between your house and your property lines should be more than just a landscape. It should be a way to enhance your property. But what does all of this mean? Your landscape should be visually appealing. This one is hard to set defined standards on since everyone has different tastes in what they like. However, your landscape should be something that you like it to be, it is…
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…
Read MoreWhy Maintain a Healthy Lawn
Why maintain a healthy lawn? That is a good question to ask. It may seem easier to just not care about the health of your lawn; but having a healthy lawn can provide many benefits to you, and to your property. We will look at five benefits of maintaining a healthy lawn. A lawn will filter rainwater as it works its way into the ground. It also traps dust and…
Read MoreHave You Seen this “Weed”?
Spring brings flowers, fresh leaves, and beauty to the landscape. But it also brings weeds. There are dandelions, white clover, and crabgrass that we are familiar with. However, many times the plants pictured with this post are considered weeds. Do not be alarmed! These are not weeds, they are actually seed heads, or inflorescence, of grass plants. If you track the stalk back to the base, you can see that…
Read MoreFast Growing Grass
Within the past couple of weeks the grass has been growing like crazy. A lawn will be mowed, and within two days, it looks like it needs another mowing. But why is it growing so quickly? Here are a few reasons to explain the fast growing grass. First is the temperature. We have had perfect weather for grass growing. We have low temperatures in the low to mid 50’s, and…
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