Winter Prep: Fall To Do List
[hcolumns] Remember feeling overwhelmed this past spring because it felt like there was so much to do? Clean out garden beds, bring in fresh soil, weed, plant, water, prune, edge, the list goes on and on. We have some great news for you: it doesn’t have to be that hard! We have compiled […]
Sustainable Leaf Composting
[hcolumns] Ever wondered what happens to all those leaves we haul away? We at 855-RI-LAWNS are incredibly proud and happy to partner with Earth Care Farm to ensure that this organic material is used sustainably to produce compost. Earth Care Farm reroutes tons of leaves, wood chips, food scraps, and coffee grinds which would normally […]
New England Grasses
[hcolumns] 855-RI-LAWNS received a call about a lawn emergency. After our renovation, the lawn looks lush and inviting. [/hcolumns] Here in New England, late summer and early fall are the ideal time to plant grass seed. Cool season grasses are best for our climate and their cycle naturally results in fastest growth when the […]
Backyard Apple Growing
One of my favorite past times is going apple picking at one of the many Rhode Island orchards. I can remember being so shocked by the varieties grown here in Rhode Island. “What? There’s more than just McIntosh, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, and Honey Crisp?!” Our economy favors monocultures and of the thousands of varieties […]
Proper Fall Planting
Although it may seem counterintuitive, late summer and early fall are the best times to plant most shrubs and trees. The ground is warm, the air is cooler, and the plants are entering their dormant period and so commit more energy to root development (opposed to foliage/new growth). Planting in the fall will allow your […]
