A lush, vibrant landscape is the pride of any homeowner, and proper hydration is critical to achieving and maintaining this beauty. Watering your lawn and garden correctly not only keeps your plants healthy but also conserves water. At Scientific Plant… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘mulching’
How to Maintain Tree Health in the Final Weeks of Winter
There are only a few more weeks until spring, but Mid-Atlantic residents know the weather can be unpredictable. You may be ready to see your lawn turning green and trees exhibit new growth, but winter damage is still possible if… Read More
How to Prepare Your Landscape for Winter
As cold weather approaches and those icy nights last longer, it’s time to consider what your landscape needs to prepare for winter. It is essential to think about how to prepare your landscape for winter so that it experiences minimal… Read More
How to Keep Your Landscape Hydrated This Summer
During summer, it can be a challenge to keep your landscape hydrated without using too much water. It can be tricky to find the balance between under-watering and over-watering, but there are steps you can take to keep your lawn… Read More
Essential Care for Evergreen Trees
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
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
How to Prevent Weeds in Your Landscape
Weeds are an inevitable part of gardening and maintaining a healthy landscape. They can sometimes perform valuable services, such as fixing nitrogen in the soil, but most gardeners prefer to keep the weeds from growing. You can use several techniques… Read More
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
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
November Landscaping
Every month requires diligent lawn and landscape care, even when the temperatures cool and your grass stops growing. In November, there are several lawn and landscape tasks you can accomplish before the month is through to help keep your landscape… Read More