Looking for the best and most beautiful ornamental grass varieties to grow in your yard to help create a long lasting, easy care landscape? Ornamental grasses are an excellent way to add low maintenance texture, color and interest to your landscape. Not only are most varieties heat tolerant and drought proof, they also are pest …
Lawn and Landscape Care
Looking for a few simple secrets to a healthy, thick and beautiful lawn without having to spend a fortune on expensive fertilizer and weed killers? One thing is for sure, no matter the size of your lawn, it can be expensive to care for. Especially if you are having to purchase fertilizers and weed killers …
Looking for a few all natural methods to help eliminate dangerous poison ivy plants from your lawn, flowerbeds & landscape? Poison ivy can find its way into all types of landscapes. Although thought by many to be a plant that thrives in more rural areas, poison ivy can and will take hold in residential flowerbeds, …
If you are looking to avoid using harsh chemical sprays to kill the weeds in your driveway, patio, sidewalks, gravel or mulch playing areas, horticultural vinegar might just be the perfect solution! Not only is it easy and effective to use, it’s also a much safer long-term choice for pets, wildlife and humans. But even …
If you are looking to create a gorgeous, easy care landscape that requires little watering or long-term maintenance – planting drought resistant perennials is a must! Planting smart from the start with plants that can handle high heat and the scorching sun can make life a lot easier. Not only can it nearly eliminate watering …
One thing is for sure, when it comes to composting, all leaves are not the same – and that is why it is vital to know what leaves are best for composting, which should be used in moderation, and which varieties of leaves should be left out of your pile completely! Autumn is here, and …
When it comes to creating and maintaining a great lawn, a few simple must-do chores this fall can really set the stage for the turf of your dreams next year! Fall is the perfect time to get your turf looking lush, green and beautiful. The cool autumn weather is ideal for repairing, reconditioning and revitalizing …
Did you know that how you mow your lawn before winter can play a big part in the overall health and beauty of your yard next year? Although lawns head quickly into dormancy after the first few hard frosts or freeze, they can still sustain damage after they stop growing. Especially if they haven’t been …
When it comes to fall lawn chores that can help propel lawns to healthier, lush growth next year, it’s hard to beat aerating! Aerating is one of the most over-looked tasks when it comes to overall lawn care. And yet, it helps solve so many of the problems and issues that plague lawns every year. …
You might be amazed that by simply avoiding a few common mowing mistakes, you can have your yard looking beautiful in just a few weeks. Believe it or not, how you mow has a huge impact on the overall health of your lawn. In a time when billions are spent on a myriad of lawn …