Pond algae control is essential for preventing unsightly algae blooms. Algae is often looked at as a nuisance by pond owners, but the truth is that algae can provide some essential benefits. However, when algae are left untouched, they can… Read More
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Why Pond Algae Control Is Essential
Algae is often looked at as a nuisance by pond owners, but the truth is that algae can provide some essential benefits. However, when algae are left untouched, they can grow out of control and cause problems for your pond’s… Read More
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Types of Beneficial Garden Mulch
Mulch can be a huge time-saver, no matter what type of garden you are creating. When applied correctly, mulch reduces weeds, conserves soil moisture, moderates soil temperatures, reduces soil compaction, protects plants from equipment injury (lawnmowers and weed trimmers), and… Read More
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Mosquito Control Tips for the Summer
As summer approaches, mosquitos will become more prominent and more bothersome. If you have a garden on your property, you may be too focused on eliminating weeds and pests to realize that mosquitos use your landscape as a breeding ground…. Read More
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Understanding and Preventing Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
As you prepare to spend more time outdoors in the summer, it is crucial to understand ticks and prevent them from biting you and your family members. Tick bites are important to prevent because they can carry numerous diseases, including… Read More
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What to Know About The Emergence of Maryland’s Brood X Periodical Cicadas
You likely remember how the air was buzzing with 17-year periodical cicadas in 2004. Seventeen years have passed in a flash, and now it is time to face the cicadas again. While these insects can be noisy and a bit… Read More
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How to Plant a Tree in 10 Steps
If this year’s spring weather and celebration of Earth Day have you considering planting your own tree, there are a few things you should consider first. Planting a tree is more than just digging a hole in the ground. In… Read More
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How to Prevent Tree Infestations and Disease
Acting early to prevent tree infestations and disease can make all the difference between enjoying a beautiful, green landscape and one that’s plagued by problems all season long. By focusing on prevention rather than reaction, you can save money on… Read More
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Why You Should Make Time to Test Your Garden Soil
Different soils will have different nutrient and pH profiles. Some plants grow best when certain nutrients are plentiful. Some soils may have been depleted of nutrients after their crops were harvested. For anyone who wants a successful growing season for… Read More
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Many Different Types of Fertilizers for Your Garden
As you start to prepare your garden for new growth, you will likely need the aid of a fertilizer. However, different plants benefit from different fertilizers. There are many different types of fertilizers that provide nutrients and benefits to plants…. Read More
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The Top 6 Spring Landscaping Tasks
The official start of spring has finally arrived, with consistently warm weather and sunny days just around the corner. If you’re eager to care for your lawn and landscape again, preparing it for summer growth, there are a few things… Read More
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Mulching Best Practices for Your Spring Landscape
As the warmer spring weather arrives, your lawn’s soil begins to recover from the freezing temperatures of winter. In general, spring is a great time to mulch your trees and shrubs and prepare them for the long summer ahead. The… Read More