Pulling weeds seems to be a job that never ends. And it might be that way, but an unweeded landscape looks out of control and unmaintained. Fall weeding is a good project to help to lessen the weed pressure for the coming spring season. Now you are probably thinking that why don’t I wait until the first frost, the weeds will die and my landscape will be weed free. It…
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Now that we are into June, and the weather is warmer, we can say that it is summer. Time for relaxing, time for fun outside. Just don’t forget about your landscape. Here are a few areas of your lawn and landscape that will need attention throughout the summer months. Weekly mowing: Properly mowed turf will help to create a uniform and aesthetically pleasing look to your landscape. Fertilizer and weed…
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 MoreThis Winter’s Effect on the Plants
This past winter was especially long and brutal. We had what it seems like nonstop cold and snow. We landed in the second place for the amount of snow that has fallen in a winter season, and we had many, many days with below average temperatures. What does this mean for our plants? Are they going to be damaged from this brutal winter? What can be done? This winter wasn’t…
Read MoreThinking Spring
Now that we are a few weeks into the month of March. Spring is going to be here soon. It is going to be time to start to think about what you want to do with your lawn and landscape. When thinking spring, planning ahead is good. Once spring is here, there is no turning back. Plants will be starting to grow, which means maintenance will be needed and there…
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