Thunderstorms can be beneficial for your landscape, but at the same time, a thunderstorm can cause some damage too. With all of the thunderstorms that we have had this week, we will take a quick look at what a thunderstorm can do to your landscape. Bad Results of a Thunderstorm: Rain: Too much rain can wash out exposed soil and bark beds. Rain can also cause flooding and ponding of…
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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 MoreMulch or Stone
Which is better for a landscape, mulch or stone? That is a question with no definitive answer. However, we will take a look at some of the pros and cons of each to help you to decide on which you would like for your property, mulch or stone. Stone Pros: Does not need yearly refreshing Comes in a variety of shapes and sizes Helps to slow water and control erosion…
Read MoreLittle Maple Trees
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…
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…
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