You have enjoyed your pond throughout the summer and fall, but now it is time to get it ready for winter. While this can be a bittersweet time, getting it ready will ensure that you can enjoy it again next year.
Raking or blowing the leaves in the fall is a job that many homeowners simply take for granted. However, some experts believe that cleaning up all those leaves that have fallen on the lawn isn’t necessary or even such a good idea. Here are pros and cons for raking up fallen leaves:
Core aeration is when you remove small “cores” of soil from your lawn. It’s also called coring or spiking. Core aeration makes your lawn healthier and decreases the need for maintenance. It’s win-win!
Aeration occurs naturally through the process of air exchange between the atmosphere and the soil. When the soil becomes compacted or overloaded with debris, natural aeration needs human intervention. Plan to aerate your home lawn every year. If you need to aerate a busier lawn, such as on a golf fairway or in a public park, you may need to aerate up to five times annually.
Whether you’re looking to fill an open spot in your yard, would like to feature a unique plant or shrub, or have an entire lot to fill, there are a dizzying array of options from which to choose. Not all pretty plants are created equal. There are two important guidelines to follow that will give you the best results over the long haul: Use native plants and avoid invasive species.
While it may be tempting to order some spectacular specimens from a catalog or website, a local nursery or landscaping company is the best place to start. Why? A local company will know what works in your area. They will feature plants, trees, and shrubs that will thrive in your climate. A bougainvillea is stunning in southern gardens, but will shrivel up and die at the first mention of a freeze in Minnesota.
You’ve likely had the experience of driving by your neighbor’s and commenting about how well-kept their yard looks. While it is entirely likely that they take care of their yard on their own, chances are that such a professional looking job was performed by a team who knows the ins and outs of landscape maintenance.…
While some of your plants are able to survive the winter months, not all plants can. As a result, you may want to be careful about which plants you add to your landscape. Otherwise, the alternative solution is to implement a number of strategies to help your landscape survive the winter months. By adding the…
When it comes to landscaping, it’s usually narrowed down into two different categories: hardscape and softscape. Whether you invest in hardscaping or softscaping, they involve time, patience and energy. We encourage our customers to consult with one of our landscaping contractors regarding the amount of average time they can expect their renovation to take. However,…
As the leaves fall and winter approaches, there comes the time when winter pruning is required to ensure that your plants, shrubs, and trees are able to blossom at their peak when spring and summer come along. Generally speaking, the best time to plan for your pruning is 1-2 months before spring. This is usually…
The cold winter months are quickly approaching. As the winter months draw near, many wrongly assume that lawn care isn’t necessary – that the lawn will just take care of itself. Unfortunately, your lawn can suffer from severe damage from the cold. As a result, it is necessary to implement a number of lawn care…
SOLUTIONS TO HELP CHIP, DALE AND CRONIES FIND A NEW HOME Eastern Chipmunks are generally solitary except during courtship or when rearing young. Chipmunks, while cute and fun to watch, can cause damage to your landscape and plants. Chipmunks are ground dwellers. They are active during the day and move around cautiously and tentatively at…
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