Evergreen trees are adored for their year-round foliage and impressive appearance. Care for evergreen trees is quite simple when they are planted in the right place. However, it is still essential to keep in mind what your tree may need… Read More
Archive for the ‘Landscape Maintenance’ Category
How to Protect Plants From Frost This Winter
Many plants can withstand minor drops in temperature, but your plants are at a higher risk for damage when frost arrives. By protecting delicate plants from frost damage, you can avoid the frustration of losing them and the need to… Read More
A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Landscape For Winter
Do you dread the effect of harsh winter weather on your lawn, trees and shrubs? The dry winds, ice, and snow that come with winter don’t have to damage your trees and shrubs this year. In fact, there are many… Read More
Invigorate Your Trees With Deep Root Fertilization Treatments
Deep root fertilization is a maintenance treatment appropriate for any tree. While it’s important to fertilize weak or sick trees, the fertilization of healthy trees will prevent them from getting sick in the first place. A healthy tree can fight… Read More
How to Protect Your Lawn From Frost Damage
The morning frost that forms on blades of grass during a cold autumn or winter morning may look attractive but can lead to problems. When temperatures near the ground fall below 32 degrees, condensation or dew will transform into frost…. Read More
Why Raking Leaves Is Necessary Fall Lawn Care
Fallen leaves can look quite appealing once they’re on the ground, and the bright oranges and reds are what we think of when we think of autumn. However, each year homeowners undertake the task of raking all of those leaves… Read More
When You Should Remove Lawn Thatch
Thatch is the name for a layer of dead grass blades, roots, and stems at the soil’s surface. Although thatch can be beneficial in small amounts by providing a layer that controls soil temperature and prevents weeds, too much thatch… Read More
How to Turn Yellow Grass Green Again
If you notice your beautiful green grass showing yellowish patches, a few factors may be causing this discoloration. Turf diseases, soil and surface feeding insects such as grubs and armyworms, and improper lawn care may cause this particular lawn issue…. Read More
What a Tree Inspection Involves and Why You Need One
You schedule thorough inspections for your car, your new home, and your own health. Regular inspections can be quite helpful and that applies to your beautiful trees as well. Inspections are necessary to detect existing and potential issues before they… Read More
How to Keep Grass Green During Summer Heat
If you have worked all year to keep your grass green and beautiful, you don’t want to risk losing that due to the dog days of summer. You can get control of your lawn no matter what the temperature may… Read More
How to Address Lawn Drainage Issues
Does your lawn flood after every rainstorm? Is your soil experiencing nutrient deficiencies due to runoff and erosion? Drainage problems can cause unnecessary damage to your lawn and completely undermine any of your landscaping efforts. Lawn drainage problems are often… Read More
How a Healthy Lawn Benefits the Local Environment
The classic green lawn has been a staple for many years. However, it has been put under more scrutiny lately as people consider how much they input into their lawn. Water, fertilizer, and pesticide use can be managed responsibly as… Read More