When hiring a commercial snow removal company, there are many different factors to consider. Although it might be easy to just call the first company you come across, you will want to ensure that you get excellent service for what you pay. Get a snow removal estimate that matches your needs. Each company offers [Continue]
Happy New Year! I trust you are having a great new year and you’ve started creating your New Year Resolutions. Why don’t you add “making your landscaping a priority” to your resolutions list? Here are some tips and to dos to take care of your landscapes and gardens. Browse through the many different seed [Continue]
Winter weather can damage or kill shrubs and trees. Winter sun, wind and cold temperatures can dry out evergreen foliage and make it turn brown and die back. It can also damage twigs and dormant buds. The weight of snow and ice may break branches. Salt used to remove ice is not good for shrubs [Continue]
When wintertime comes, the garden is usually austere and bare, consisting of little more than empty tree branches and colorless evergreen plants with no flowers. That makes for a dull, drab garden indeed. Those long months with no color can drive a gardener crazy and leave them chomping at the bit for some color by [Continue]
Cleaning up flower beds can be done all season, but it’s a good idea to do a final cleanup in the fall. Some perennial plants look great during the winter, for example rudbeckia seed heads are decorative when topped with snow or ice. If the plants look OK, you can leave them intact. Other [Continue]
There are several shrubs which have beautiful foliage in the fall and are the right size for home gardens or yards. We’re sharing our five favorites with you here. Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) This shrub is named for it’s bright red leaves in the fall. It’s easy to grow and does well in most [Continue]
We enjoy seeing beautiful birds in the yard and they are helpful too because insect-eating birds reduce the population of insect pests. Now is the time to prepare bird feeders and bird baths for the winter months ahead. It’s important to keep bird feeders clean so they are free of bacteria. To clean a [Continue]
Fall maintenance is key to having a beautiful lawn, here are eight tips that will keep your lawn looking great. Rake and remove Leaves and Moss If you have a small lawn, you can do this with a hand rake. Alternatively use a lawn mower with a bagger or mulcher. Removing the leaves allows [Continue]
This Wednesday was the first day of Fall. If you’re anything like me, you’re super excited for cool weather, sweaters, autumn leaves and campfires. To celebrate the season, we have found a list of specific jobs to do during the fall. 1. Plant bulbs This is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs like tulips, [Continue]
The month of August is flying by and the end of summer is just around the corner! To prepare for the back to school months, and the upcoming fall, here are some to-dos to keep your landscaping and gardening up to date! Planning is always the fun part right? Start planning by ordering bulbs. [Continue]
