Applying Lime To Your Lawn
Lawns grow best when their pH level is neutral (not acidic or alkaline). Visual appearance alone is not enough to determine whether lime should be applied. A soil test for pH is best. Home test [...]
Brick Patios
When you make the decision to enhance your outdoor living space, installing a brick patio is a great starting point. There are many benefits to having a brick patio: Designs Hundreds of patterns to choose [...]
Spring Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Spring is a great time to fertilize, especially with “young” trees and shrubs. As the plants come out of winter dormancy, they need a boost to give the needed nutrients to develop new growth. When [...]
Natural Privacy
Natural Privacy (Fences) The use of live plants to create privacy structures and/or outdoor rooms Most common plants used: Evergreens: provide year-long protection Arborvitae Blue Spruce Norway Spruce Hemlock Deciduous trees allow for more variety [...]
Misconceptions in Turf Establishment & Control
In my years of working with people to establish quality turf and control many of its problems, I have come across many misconceptions people have about lawn establishment and control. Misconception number 5: The only [...]
Misconceptions in Turf Establishment & Control
In my years of working with people to establish quality turf and control many of its problems, I have come across many misconceptions people have about lawn establishment and control. Misconception number 4: A yearly [...]
Misconceptions in Turf Establishment & Control
In my years of working with people to establish quality turf and control many of its problems, I have come across many misconceptions people have about lawn establishment and control. Misconception number 3: The lawn [...]
Misconceptions in Turf Establishment & Control
In my years of working with people to establish quality turf and control many of its problems, I have come across many misconceptions people have about lawn establishment and control. Misconception number 2: Finding a [...]
Misconceptions in Turf Establishment & Control
In my years of working with people to establish quality turf and control many of its problems, I have come across many misconceptions people have about lawn establishment and control. Misconception Number 1: Not bagging [...]
Protecting Against Frost
Frost season is upon us. When there is a threat of frost, you will want to cover your plants with a “breathable” material, such as: Burlap Fabric (sheets) Frost Bags Newspaper You do not want [...]