As fall moves in, we will start seeing more leaves off the trees and down on the ground. While raking and removing these leaves is a common practice for property owners, these leaves don’t have to go into the trash… Read More
Archive for the ‘Soil’ Category
Five Things to Understand About Core Aeration
One of the best ways to ensure a lush, healthy lawn year after year is the use of core aeration. But what is this treatment, and what does it provide your lawn that other processes may not? The first thing… Read More
The Surprising Benefits of Snow On Your Landscape
Although snow can sometimes be difficult to handle, it can actually provide a few benefits to your landscape. Excess snow and ice should be managed, but there are a few benefits that snow can provide to your plants and soil…. Read More
Why Fall is the Best Time to Aerate Cool-Season Grasses
Fall is the best time to address several lawn issues now that the heat of the summer is gone. During the summer, your lawn may have experienced drought, excess moisture, compaction, disease, or insect infestation. Any of these issues can… Read More
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
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
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
Test Your Soil Now; Don’t Wait Until Spring
Soil testing is a regular part of landscape maintenance, and like most landscaping tasks, people tend to practice it during the spring. However, conducting a soil test in the fall may be more efficient and economical than waiting for the… Read More
The Rewarding Connection Between Healthy Soil and Serotonin
If you have ever felt less anxious, less stressed, and generally happier after spending some time in your garden, there is a scientific reason for this. The Mycobacterium vaccae, which are present in healthy soil, has been proven to alter… Read More