Short Or Tall: What Length Should You Cut Your Lawn?
As long as you’re mowing lawn regularly, your lawn should stay healthy – right? Unfortunately, there is more to it than that. Improper mowing is one of the biggest causes of insect damage and weeds ruining your pristine, green lawn. But, it’s easy to avoid as long as you cut your lawn to the right […]
Heterogeneity In Landscape Installations
Heterogeneity by definition is the nature of opposition and compilation of a variety of different qualities brought together for one purpose. This idea is especially relevant in landscape design, which incorporates composition, function and structure. When designing landscape, it is important to keep everything to scale – the distance between the plants, the space of […]
How Often Should You Mow?
The short answer: often. By often, we mean once per week, depending on the condition of the lawn. If your lawn is healthy and green, mowing once per week will help keep it that way. If you’re seeing some yellow patches, leave these areas alone for a week or two and mow around them until […]
The Importance of Lawn Dethatching
What is thatch? Essentially, it’s pieces of dead grass that gather and sit just above the soil. A little bit of thatch is beneficial, but if too much accumulates in your yard, it can’t be naturally broken down. This prevents moisture and air from getting to the roots of your grass, which eventually leads […]
Why Mulch Is Beneficial To Any Landscape
Mulch not only adds a finishing touch to your gardening beds and is aesthetically pleasing, but also benefits your landscape in a big way. Although it’s not a mandatory addition to your garden beds, the benefits of a properly mulched garden are definitely worth the effort and cost. Mulch helps to slow down weed germination […]
