Trees and shrubs add interest and value to a landscape. However, planting trees and shrubs is a much more complex process than sticking a plant in the ground and waiting for it to grow. Informed choices about tree and shrub cultivators will help with correct selection and placement, and proper care starts when planting occurs.
It’s important to understand exactly what you want a service to accomplish in your yard. Do you want weed control? Do you want full, consistent grass growth? Do you have special needs in terms of insects or location?
Weeds...Insects...Rodents....With this review, we are only scratching the surface. These are very common situations in our area, but
your lawn care professional is trained to identify and control these and other detrimental factors. To get the most out of your lawn, its important to ensure conditions exist for healthy growth.
People often don’t look at the big picture before beginning a landscaping project. A good design will help broaden the awareness of a client, help the client to define how they want to use an area, and create a personalized outdoor space.
Are you longing for green grass, flowers, sunshine and an average daily temperature over 60 degrees? Believe it or not, now is the time to start dreaming up your ideas for your landscaping project so you will be able to enjoy your backyard paradise all summer long.
Natural landscaping is skillfully using the materials at hand to create an unforced look that is both easy to care for and is easy on the environment.
When planning your landscaping, the one thing you will want to avoid is adding things haphazardly with no ultimate plan on how you want to use your yard. This is a recipe for wasted time and money, and a disappointing result. A detailed landscape plan will provide a bird’s-eye view of your property and allows you to determine whether one area will mesh with another.
When most people think of gardening, they think of spring & summer. The fact is, fall can be a great time to work with your garden.
As Spring Approaches - It’s Time To Think Landscaping Again Landscaping in the spring deals with a wide array of activities and projects. There are various
When the snow recedes a homeowner’s focus turns to their yards. Using a few early season lawn care techniques can improve the look and the health of your lawn. As far as getting a return for the time and effort you put into your lawn, spring activities are the best.
Runoff can contain pollutants, sediment and fertilizers. Rain Gardens help store and filter water which would otherwise drain into lakes and streams.
Landscaping in the fall deals with a wide array of activities and projects. There are various projects homeowners should consider doing before winter sets in… -Ensure proper drainage -Thicken your lawn -Amend your planting beds and install new plantings -Timing to find a landscape contractor.
Often times the best way to have your yard get off to a great start in the Spring is to prepare for it in the fall. There are a number of yard projects that are best done in the fall because the natural process lends itself to the weather.