While the beautiful colours of fallen leaves are attractive, it does not mean you can skip the lawn maintenance during this season! Be sure to rake frequently and patch up any brown spots in the grass. Once your lawn is taken care of, spice it up with a bit of colour. As your summer [Continue]
Plant seeds like poppies, cosmos and delphiniums in the fall. They will sprout and grow in the spring! (Make sure the varieties you chose are suitable for fall sowing and can grow in your area). Plant your flowering bulbs in the fall and you’ll thank yourself in the Spring! Check your local nursery for the [Continue]
Cold weather and landscaping are not an easy mix to deal with… But the forecast doesn’t have to be the end of your landscaping this winter! Mulching is super important! Be sure to mulch new and existing trees and shrubs with two or more inches of top quality shredded pine mulch to help protect the [Continue]
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could have a nice looking yard without having to do the manual labor or having to pay an arm and a leg? Unfortunately, that’s not possible… Here’s 10 winter landscaping preparation mistakes every homeowner should avoid this season. Not mowing in a regular basis. When manicuring the lawn, it [Continue]
Here’s three reasons why you should get your Fall Landscaping done now! The Weather The fall weather is only around for so long before winter strikes and the ground freezes up. Get it done now! Fall is the optimum time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials because they are just heading into dormancy and [Continue]
Disease Prevention: To prevent the spread of diseases in your landscape, dispose of infected plants immediately before the disease has a chance to spread. Pick up rotting fruit or dead leaves, which can be a source of the disease. When in doubt, throw them out. Do not compost diseased materials. Don’t forget to disinfect your [Continue]
Putting your home on the market can be a stressful situation. There are so many factors that can influence the selling process. How long will it take? Will you get your desired price? Is there anything that might help you sell your home? While getting the answers to these questions can be difficult, there is [Continue]
With the summer months coming to a close, we want to help you take advantage of the great weather while it lasts. There are tons of ways to make your backyard the perfect place to entertain, so here are three to get you started! Decks & Pergolas Warm weather and Barbecuing go hand in [Continue]
Now is the time to plant peonies. Be sure to bury the crowns one and a half to two inches below the ground level. Planting them too deep can prevent them from blooming. Before the first frost happens, dig up caladiums. Allow them to dry and store in a dry place for the winter. Allow [Continue]
Depending on the size of the space you are fertilizing, there are three separate methods for doing it; rotary spreaders, drop spreaders and handheld spreaders. Watering and Fertilizing for a Lush Green Lawn If you want a beautiful lush green lawn, then you need to learn how to properly mow and fertilize your lawn. [Continue]
