You probably have a mole if the mounds of dirt you see in your yard are round, symmetrical and conical, like miniature volcanoes. The dirt is fluffy with occasional clods on top of the mound. A mole mound, sometimes known as a mole hill, can be more than a foot in diameter. Just because the… [Read More]
Is Your Lawn Brown in Patches? You Could Have Lawn Grubs and Need To Apply a Grub Worm Treatment
Lawn grubs eat your lawn’s roots and can leave your yard brown and ugly. The grubs are bad enough but sometimes they can bring in wildlife that feed on them that can cause even more damage. Most grub worms are from Japanese beetles who lay their eggs midsummer in sunny areas of your lawn. You… [Read More]
Landscaping Tips – When to Prune Your Trees and Shrubs And What To Prune!
A good starting point for pruning any plant is to remove dead, diseased, or damaged stems as soon as you see them. Dead stems attract insects and invite diseases to develop. Also remove crossing branches, water sprouts (vigorous upright growing shoots that form on trunks or side branches), and suckers (vigorous shoots that develop near… [Read More]
What To Know Before Hiring Lawn Care and Landscaping Professionals…
Choosing a landscape partner will influence the look and feel of your outdoor spaces for the short and long term because of what they do today will influence your lawn, plants, shrubs, and trees for the rest of their lives. The following are some of the things to look out for when deciding which lawncare… [Read More]
What is Invading Your Lawn? Moles or Voles and Why It Matters!
Do you know the difference between moles and voles? Both animals can wreak havoc on your lawn. Many types of moles are active all year long. Just remember even though moles and voles have similar names they are different animals. The following are some tips to help you tell the difference between moles and voles… [Read More]
Landscaping and Lawn Tips – How To Get Rid of Grubs Worms In Your Lawn
When lawn grubs hatch they immediately begin to feed on plant roots, eventually destroying large patches of your lawn, especially when they exist in large numbers.Not only can these pests damage the lawn, but their presence also invites unwelcome wildlife that feed on lawn grubs – digging up patches of grass in search for them…. [Read More]
Mosquito Control Tips – How To Get Mosquitos Out of Your Yard…
Mosquitoes carry serious diseases, like West Nile virus, and you don’t want them near your family or pets when you can prevent it. Mosquitoes also transmit valaria and expose dogs to heartworms. The following tips will help get your yard to a mosquito free zone with must a bit of preventative maintenance. Standing Water Invites… [Read More]
Are My Trees Healthy? Here’s How To Tell If the Trees in Your Landscaping are Healthy…
Trees are an important part of any landscape. Not only are they beautiful, they provide shade, cleaner air and an increase in property value. You’ve done your homework by assessing your yard and using the information to choose the right trees for the situation. You plant them in the proper way and work hard to… [Read More]
Lawn Care Tips – Suggestions for Getting Rid of Weeds in Your Lawn
Weeds are plants defined, not necessarily by their own intrinsic characteristics, but primarily by their relationship with humans. Gardeners themselves define weeds as those plants that interfere with their plans and compete with their preferred plants for light, water, and nutrients. Weeds are plants that grow where they are not wanted. This undesirable flora tends… [Read More]
Sharpened Mower Blades, A Spring Cleanup, Fertilizer, and an Application of Herbicide Will Give Your Lawn a Fighting Chance this Summer!
As the wet and cold recede your lawn and landscaping needs special attention to be ready for the growing season. Spring is a time of rebirth and the time to revitalize your lawn, landscaping, and plants. Do the following and you’ll have a great lawn to enjoy this summer and fall… Sharpened Mower Blades Make… [Read More]