As August and summer temperatures begin to wind down, now is the perfect time to assess your lawn and see what you can do through the rest of August to keep your turf healthy and prepared for cooler fall temperatures…. Read More
Posts Tagged ‘gardening’
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4 Signs That You Are Overwatering Your Plants
During the long, hot summer months, you may be tempted to increase the amount of water you give your plants. While it is natural to worry about underwatering your plants, you can overwater them and damage them that way as… Read More
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How to Conserve Water While Preserving Your Landscape
During the hot summer months, homeowners can use two to four times as much household water as they normally do, just to water their lawn! But did you know that all that water use may not be necessary? You can… Read More
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Tips for Teaching Kids How to Garden
Gertrude Jekyll, a British horticulturist, and garden writer, wrote that a garden “teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; [and] above all, it teaches entire trust.” These are admirable character traits that we want our children to… Read More
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6 Reasons to Begin Gardening Early in Life
If you enjoy gardening and have some kids at home who are looking for something to be engaged with, you may want to consider letting them garden with you. Learning a skill like gardening early in life can be quite… Read More
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Plant These Shrubs for Healthy Homegrown Berries
Berries are some of the healthiest foods you and your family can enjoy. Better yet, they are easy to grow at home, with many berries growing on shrubs that are relatively easy to care for. If you want to undertake… Read More
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How to Improve Your Landscape as a Family This Spring
If you are at home with your children during the pandemic, there are ways you can find time to improve your landscape for spring while simultaneously engaging and educating your children. You can take the time now to plant a… Read More
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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
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4 De-Stressing Benefits of Your Family Yard
While adults are working from home and kids are finishing their school years online, and everyone feels the anxiety of the uncertain times we live in, it is more important than ever to appreciate the benefits of your family yard…. Read More
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The 9 Benefits of Mulching Your Garden
Well-tended landscapes require proper and careful mulching. Mulch acts as a protective barrier around plants and bare soil. This barrier can consist of a variety of decomposing organic materials, including wood chips, pine needles, and straw or non-organic materials like… Read More
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Preparing Your Spring Lawn Care Checklist
Year-round lawn and landscape care can make your turf strong, green, and healthy. To practice good lawn and landscape care, you should pay special attention to your soil, as this is where your turf receives its nutrients and establishes healthy… Read More