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5 Reasons You Should Hire a Lawn Care Professional For Your Home…

Your lawn is your house’s ID symbol. Making that symbol shine is at the top of the list of reasons to hire a professional to care for your lawn. The following will give you some reasons why you should consider hiring a lawn care professional. Local Knowledge And...

TOP SERVICES FOR MARCH… Lawn Care, Spring Clean-up, Tree/Shrub Maintenance, and Floral Displays…

March is the “almost there” month! Everyone is ready for some more sunshine. The main services to think about for March are Lawn Care, Spring Clean-up, Tree/Shrub Maintenance, and Floral Displays. The following will give you some more information about...

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,...

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...

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...

Outdoor Floral Design Tips – Do Your Pots and Planters Need Some Professional Help? See Video…

A proper floral design requires that you plan the structure of your container planting, consider your growing conditions, contrast your textures, and use the right colors. These four design techniques will give you a great outdoor floral display that you can be proud...

Key Benefits And Tips For Commercial Lawn Care and Landscaping…

Good commercial landscape design is part form and part function. The design should enhance the overall look and image of your building but the design elements should also serve a functional purpose. In order to make the landscape work for you, think about how you want...

4 Reasons Why Your Business Can Benefit from PROFESSIONAL Snow Removal / Ice Control This Winter Season…

Snow comes every winter seasons in Greater Cincinnati so it’s never too early for a business or commercial property owner to plan for snow removal. Not putting a plan in place before it happens can leave you in a potentially bad position. It is essential to keep...

Gutter Maintenance – Why It’s Important to Clean Your Gutters in the Spring and Fall

Don’t Wait Until You Have a Problem! Out of sight sometimes means out of mind but that can be a costly mistake if your gutters clog. If you wait until you have a noticeable problem it may be too late to prevent damage your gutters, fascia, soffit, roofing...

Outdoor Lighting Can Make Your Home Look Great and Allows You to Use and Enjoy Your Yard, Patio, or Pool at Night! See Examples…

Night lighting makes your home look great and lights your patios, pools, and pathways to be used in the evening for entertaining, dining, and relaxing. Advantages of LED Lighting Enhance curb appeal Improve safety Energy efficient. Consume 90% less power than...

Need a Concrete Driveway or Concrete Driveway Repairs? We Can Help!…

Maintaining your driveway is an excellent opportunity to improve your home’s value. Your driveway is there for functionality but that is no reason it should not be a beautiful feature on your property. Paving your driveway dramatically improves the look,...

6 Tests To Determine If Your Tree Is Dead Or Dormant…

As autumn sets in and winter approaches, most trees will go dormant to help conserve energy. Leaves are shed in an effort to save energy in the fall– this is what is known as a dormant stage. While in a dormant state, your trees are not dead — although growth is...

A Fall Checklist For Lawn Care and Landscaping…

Crisp air, pumpkin spice, and apple pie…it must be fall! It’s a great time to visit an apple orchard, go for a hike or take a drive to see the fall colors. It’s also a good time to prepare next year’s landscape as your preparation now will save you a lot of energy...

Warning Signals To Look For In A Commercial Lawn Care or Landscape Contract…

The contract between you and your landscaping company is the foundation for successful business; with clear terms and open communication, both companies may thrive. Read through your commercial landscape contract thoroughly. Before signing your landscape maintenance...

A&A is Proud To Work With Project Evergreen to Provide Some Complimentary Lawn and Landscape Services For Military Families…

Military families face many challenges when their loved one is deployed. Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops connects military families across the nation to complimentary lawn and landscape services for the length of their deployment. Contact...

The Best Ways To Protect Babies From Getting Mosquito Bites In Your Yard…

Depending on where you live, mosquitoes tend to be a summertime staple—and, sometimes, a pest all year long! Chances are, you’ll have to deal with mosquito bites on your baby. Luckily, these itchy bites are usually just a nuisance and nothing more. You do not want...

Lawn Tips – What Is Lawn Aeration and Overseeding? How Does It Help My Lawn and When Should I Have It Done?

Too much thatch can choke your lawn. For many years, professional golf course greens keepers have known that the secret to a beautiful, dense turf is aeration. By aerating their courses two to three times each year the grass roots grow more healthy and the plants...

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....

Mole Control Tips – What Can I Do If Have Moles in My Yard? How To Get Rid of Moles Quick!

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...

How Core Aeration Can Boost The Health Of Your Lawn…

Summers are hard on even the healthiest lawns. With excessive heat, lack of rain, and increased foot traffic, it’s no wonder that the grass in our yards show signs of stress, fatigue, and damage. Sure, it’s nice to get outside and play a family game of kickball and...

Why Do I Need To Fertilize My Lawn?

Some people love to take every extra step possible to make their lawn green and healthy as can be. And then there are some homeowners who prefer to skip those extra steps. Fertilizer is the key to a green healthy lawn. If the casual homeowner skips...

Lawn Care Advice – 5 Pet-Friendly Lawn Care Tips…

Yes, it’s possible to have a dog and a green lawn. Ditch the scary ingredients for natural lawn care products that are safer for your whole family, four-legged members included. Some methods used can actually be detrimental to the health of your beloved pets. We would...

How To Handle Lawn Disease Like Yellow Patch…

Watch out for those yellow patches that can occur between late fall and early spring. If not treated early, it can spread all across your lawn. What Causes Yellow Patch Disease This is caused by fungi that live in the soil, thatch, and dead leaves. It feeds off of the...

7 Tips To Help You Achieve a Greener, Thicker, And Healthier Lawn…

There is nothing more appealing for an afternoon picnic, a spot to take a picture, or any social gathering than a beautiful green lawn in the summer. Here are some ways to have the perfect lawn all summer long. 1/3 Rule Don’t remove more than ⅓ of the grass blade....

6 Tips To Get Your Lawn In Shape This Spring and Ready for the Summer…

Soon the weather will improve, and you will find yourself wanting to spend more time outdoors. Is your lawn ready after a long winter of snow? Here are some ways you can get that lawn ready for an enjoyable spring and summer. When Should I Begin Watering? Watch for...

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...

How to Properly Prevent Water Damage From a Frozen Hose Bib This Winter!…

Two easy steps to help you prevent your home from getting costly water damage… Step One… Turn the handle on your hose bib to the off position. Make sure it’s tightened and completely off. Step Two… Disconnect your garden hose from the spigot. Let any...

Commercial Snow Removal Tips – Questions to Ask When Hiring a Commercial Snow Removal Company…

When winter storms hit, you need to make sure your business will still be able to operate and serve customers even in heavy snow and ice to prevent expensive losses. But how can you make sure your snow removal contractor will provide excellent service for your...

Need a Live Cut Christmas Tree? Try Stevenson Road Greenhouse in Erlanger…

Frazier Firs | Scotch Pines | White Pines | Hybrid Frazier / Balsam All Sizes Table Top to 14 Feet Tall Delivery Available Bring the outdoors inside! A fresh-cut Christmas tree might be just the thing to brighten your holidays this year....

12 Important Tips On How To Hang Your Christmas Lights This Year…

Christmas is just around the corner and if you haven’t already, it is time to hang your outdoor Christmas lights. Spreading a little Christmas cheer is easy– or at least we hope to help make it. This guide will help you be prepared and teach you the proper way...

Enjoy More of the Holidays This Year… Let A&A Supply and Hang Your Christmas or Holiday Lights For You! See Examples…

Let A&A Lawncare & Landscaping take the hassle out of decorating your home this holiday season! We provide you a one stop solution for all your holiday decorating needs! We create beautiful customized lighting displays for all seasons and events. We have a...

How to Protect Your Plants and Trees from the Late Fall, Winter, Snow, Ice, and Animals…

Late Fall/Winter can be a harsh time for in your landscaping and trees. Injury is more prevalent and more severe when low temperatures occur in early fall or late spring, when there is little or no snow cover during the winter or when temperatures stay low for a...

Lawn Maintenance Tips – If You Take Care and Prepare Your Lawn in the Fall, It Will Pay Off in the Spring!

A well-kept lawn can still be a bright green in the fall, and the lawn care you provide in the fall will affect how your lawn looks the following year. Fall is the ideal time to focus on lawn maintenance because the grass roots will have plenty of time to establish...

Lawn Care Tips – 3 Things You Need to Do To Your Lawn During the Fall To Get It Ready for Winter!

Although spring lawn care gets all the attention, fall lawn care is the make-it or break-it season for grass. The grass that grows this fall is what will be there next spring. Your lawn goes dormant in the winter. Yes lawns do have one amazing ability, in periods of...

Army Worms Are Headed Our Way! See What They Are and How to Protect Your Lawn…

An unexpected army worm invasion is already striking the Lexington area, and we may be next! These pest don’t usually migrate this far north but entomologists are saying that this is the worst year they have seen since the 1970’s. They have been known to destroy...

Lawn Care Tips – The 5 Main Benefits of Lawn Aeration…

The build-up of lawn thatch makes it difficult for your lawn to breathe. Lawn aeration performed in spring or fall helps control lawn thatch. You need to perform core aeration. You should also faithfully remove as much lawn thatch as you can in fall by raking deeply,...

5 Key Things That Create a Successful Relationship Between a Home Owners Association (HOA) and a Landscaping Company…

We know that HOA Maintenance is more than just maintaining the grounds, it’s making the place you call home look beautiful. HOA landscape maintenance provides its own unique set of challenges, from communication and timing, to different expectations from homeowners...

3 Ways Hiring a Professional Lawn Care Company Makes Sense for Seniors…

There’s just nothing quite like peering into your beautifully manicured yard, at a lawn so green it burns your neighbor’s retinas. It takes a lot of work to keep it up. If you want your grass as clean as a putting green (or at least a well-groomed fairway) then all of...

3 Ways a Healthy Lawn Will Help You Conserve Water…

Tips for you to conserve water while having a beautiful, green lawn. Our society is increasingly concerned about water. For many homeowners, a lush green lawn is a symbol of pride and a pleasant place to relax or play. But maintaining a green lawn will require a lot...

How To Revive Dead Grass and Keep It Healthy All Summer Long…

When the rainy days of Spring fade away and the heat of Summer is in full effect, dead grass becomes an eyesore. If your grass is brown and dying, this quick guide will help you bring it back to life. Is Your Grass Dead or Dormant? The first step to greener grass is...

The Cicadas Are Coming! The Cicadas Are Coming! Here’s What to Know…

Cicadas are large insects made conspicuous by the courtship calls of the males. They are characterized by having three joints in their tarsi and having small antennae and large red eyes. Cicadas are not poisonous. Cicadas do not sting or bite. Cicadas are not deft at...

4 Ways Your Lawn Can Benefit From Ongoing Weed Control…

There are several things that go into keeping your yard healthy and growing correctly. Not taking these necessary steps can prevent your grass from reaching its most optimal conditions. Properly fertilizing your lawn and landscape helps to ensure that they are capable...

9 Tips To Keep Mosquitoes From Ruining Your Time Outside Your Home…

Tired of those pesky mosquitoes taking over your yard? Mosquitoes are iconic summer pests, but they can cause more problems than just itchy bites, such as transmitting dangerous illnesses and viruses. You can only do so much to stop them from biting. Mosquitoes can...

Why It Is So Important to Have Flea and Tick Control for Your Yard…

Ticks are capable of surviving winter temperatures when they are able to find a host to feed from or a warm location to hide in during the coldest weather months. Generally, adult ticks will still be a threat when temperatures hover around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The...

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...

Tips To Keep Your Pets and Family From Getting Fleas and Ticks In Your Yard…

Like any pet owner, you want to keep fleas and ticks from bothering your pet and moving into your home. Infestations can take weeks or months to control. But by taking some precautions, you can prevent them from starting in the first place. Rising temperatures...

Do I Need To Fertilize My Lawn Every Year? Yes and Here are Some Tips on How to Do it Correctly…

Your soil supplies some of the nutrients that turf grass needs but most soils are not able to provide all of them during the entire growing season. A healthy and actively growing lawn uses a great deal of energy. Fertilizer helps your lawn stay healthy by promoting...

A&A Offers Concrete Installation and Finishing Services (Driveways, Patios, Paths, Sidewalks, Etc.)…

A & A Lawncare & Landscaping has expanded their service line to include concrete installation and finish. Our current service line has been anything outdoors small to large. Our expertise and our personnel have expanded to allow us to offer concrete...

Why Your Lawn Needs Overseeding in the Fall and Spring To Promote New Grass Growth and Prevent Weeds From Spreading…

As a homeowner, you value curb appeal. You want your home to be the envy of the neighborhood. Routine lawn care is vital to maintaining the exterior of your home while providing a healthy, beautiful yard that not only looks great but adds value to your home. Despite...

You Can Now Get Instant Quotes Online From A&A…

Our instant quote service allows you to get a quote instantly by measuring your lawn yourself 24/7 using Google Earth. This way even if it is after office hours; our doors will always be open for you. You can also pay online through our encrypted system the same way...