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
Posts Tagged ‘soil’
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
What Causes Mushroom Growth In Your Lawn
It’s a beautiful morning after a rainstorm. You look outside, and there they are: Mushrooms have sprung up overnight. Sometimes the mushrooms appear in circles known as fairy rings. Ancient lore suggested that the mushrooms appeared after fairies had danced… 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
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
What You Can Do About a Flooded Lawn and Landscape
A flooded lawn can wreak havoc on your landscape and require lots of time and money to fix. The flooding could be caused by several factors and it is very important to figure out why it is happening. If you… Read More
The 5 Most Challenging Lawn Care Problems
While every homeowner desires a lush, green lawn and landscape full of healthy shrubs and trees, it is not always easy to achieve. There are many factors to consider when maintaining your lawn. The following are five of the most… 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
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