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Maintaining the health of your lawn is important. Is your lawn is thin and brown or subject to heavy foot or vehicle traffic? Yes? You should consider aerating your lawn. Over time, grass and soil can become compacted due to heavy recreational use, active pets, heavy foot traffic, and even lawnmowers. This can lead to […]
With the summer heat on its way, we have to be confident in how we care for our lawns. Watering lawns is essential for maintaining the health and appearance of the grass.
Asian Tiger Mosquitos and Lawn Gnats can be a nuisance, but there are proven methods to combat them effectively. Here are some strategies that combine both kill and repel techniques: Five-Week Treatment: An Efficient Chemical Approach To tackle the issue chemically, sprays containing pyrethrin have proven to be highly effective. Imidacloprid products can also be used as they are […]
We all have such idealistic, almost romantic visions of our garden and landscapes as a whole. We imagine we will plant the perfectly designed plantings, and they will flourish year after year with barely any maintenance – maybe trim the roses for our dinner table. Easy-peasy. Of course, in truth, the aphids are out of […]
For years, essential oils have been utilized as natural alternatives to pesticides, harnessing their repellent properties against harmful pests while attracting beneficial insects, similar to the defense mechanisms of plants in nature. Thankfully, neem oil can effectively serve as a pest repellent for your plants, safeguarding them from destructive insects like aphids, ladybugs, and fungus […]
Looking for inspiration for your outdoor space? Here are 10 of our favorite landscape design features. 1. Garden Bridge. An uplit bridge over your creek or pond looks magical. Although you could choose a strictly decorative bridge that isn’t meant for foot traffic, many homeowners go for sturdier bridges that can withstand years of use. […]
Are you imagining that new backyard exterior entertainment space? Need to hire a landscape architect? Great, but hiring the right person or company for the job may not be easy and you don’t want to end up paying thousands of dollars for a project you don’t love. So whether its a pool, spa, pergola, pavilion, […]
No matter if your neighbors are close enough to touch or more than an acre away, we all want to feel like we are tucked into our own sanctuary when we are home. Thankfully there are many choices when it comes to privacy screens ranging from traditional to creative. The phrase “fences make good neighbors” […]
Synthetic turf used to get a bad rap. The “fake grass” of decades ago looked cheap, shiny, and, well, nothing like the real thing. Today that is far from the case as synthetic turf has evolved in every way. Synthetic turf now is lush, a more natural green, and softer than ever before. As […]
Even as we move into a new year, the pandemic reverberations that began last March are still being felt. Following the initial shock of sheltering in place, homeowners began working on their homes inside and out. Many people were DIYers, while others hired contractors and took on large-scale projects. This combination ate up existing […]
As winter approaches, it seems hard to imagine that we should be planning for spring – it feels so far away! Yet, daffodils and tulips will usher in a new growing season in less than four months, so now is the best time to begin planning your outdoor project. While the pandemic disrupted all of […]
The end of summer often feels like the end of working in the garden, yet there are a few more things you can do to support your plants through the winter. Getting these chores done before the first hard frost will not only help your plants but give you peace of mind as the days […]