Sometimes lawns don’t grow as vigorously as they should, even with feeding and watering. Along with thick thatch, compacted soil can prevent water and nutrients from reaching the roots that keep your lawn healthy. In fact, as little as one-fourth of an inch of compacted soil can limit your lawn’s growth and weaken it. Lawn […]
Specially designed stonework and water features are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also incredibly functional. Some benefits of adding hardscaping or water features include eliminating grading or pooling water, increasing privacy, and reducing the amount of lawn maintenance needed. In this article, we’ll cover various types of stonework and water features you could add to […]
Lawn fertilizing isn’t a one-and-done task. In fact, it should be done at least five or six times every year because fertilizers only provide nutrients for about four weeks. Without fertilizer, soil can’t regenerate essential minerals and nutrients vital to grass growth. Lawn fertilization also helps keep fungi, beetles, grub worms, and other pests from […]
When fall arrives, your grass doesn’t go dormant. In fact, cool-season grass doesn’t actually go dormant until the temperature consistently remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. What actually happens during the fall is that grass roots absorb and retain as many nutrients as possible to ensure better growth in the spring. This is why […]
Ask any gardening enthusiast what gives them nightmares once their rose bushes or vines are blooming and they will inevitably answer without hesitation: BUGS. Fortunately, there are excellent, eco-friendly methods that can stop bugs from destroying your rose bushes. However, the first step in stopping these rose-munching insects is to identify the type of bug […]
Homeowners love to see their drab winter lawn transformed by the summer sun. While grass needs sunlight and water to flourish, summer heat, diseases, and drought can interfere with its ability to stay healthy. In this edition of our lawn maintenance series, we’re going to highlight several tactics you can use to achieve a healthier, […]
Are you looking for ways to enhance your backyard? Adding a water feature in your backyard is the perfect solution for homeowners wanting a beautiful and peaceful spot to relax in. In fact, past studies have shown that “blue waterscapes,” like rivers and lakes, can actually reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. If you don’t own […]
Gardening can be an incredibly healing and rewarding hobby. You get to track and see the results of your hard work, save money on groceries (if you’re growing fruits and vegetables), and you can even add a splash of color to your lawn! At the same time, there are many frustrating factors that can threaten […]
Think of your favorite botanical garden or your city’s prettiest outdoor park. Picture the paved trails that lead off into quiet, wooded areas. Envision the stone benches that line those pathways and the softly trickling fountains that drown out the sounds of local traffic. These elements are all hardscapes, or manmade features, that bring both […]
Getting your lawn green, lush and healthy is one thing. Keeping it this way is another. Lawn fertilizers can help you maintain a healthy yard in multiple ways. One, fertilizers deliver essential nutrients like nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, which are essential root development. And two, fertilizers can help limit weed growth. But, despite its benefits, […]
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