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Every Space Provided For

January 5, 2022 by RILAWNS Leave a Comment

What is outdoor home improvement and landscaping?

Some people would say it’s dealing with vegetation – grass, shrubs, trees. That’s one way to look at it, but another way to understand taking care of a property’s exterior is that you look at in terms of square footage, and every individual space that you want to use for some particular purpose or dress up in some particular way.

In working closely with Rhode Island property owners, we deal with a lot of large outdoor areas that have a good amount of diversity.

Your front yard is often very different than your back yard in terms of aesthetic and maintenance. Then there are those extra spaces – linear or curved edges of beds and the places where landscaping meets the building exterior. These spaces also need their in particular care – and creating specialized solutions has a lot of value for helping you to enjoy your property out of doors. That’s not often something that “comes standard” in landscaping – it takes some extra contemplation and top-level planning.

Seasonal Landscaping in Rhode Island

When we help you with an outdoor landscaping plan, we put together all of the details using our particular expertise with horticulture and biology as well as project management.

Many of our people have college degrees, and we use all local talent. That gives us a different dimension in terms of helping you to maintain your property in this local Rhode Island community.

A Lifetime of Helping

Elsewhere on our site, you can read about the organic transition this company experienced as the founder learned about landscaping at a young age and continued to dedicate himself to helping people improve green spaces.

Although our team is bigger now, we’re still a small local company with a very dedicated philosophy. So if you want an active partner in helping to maintain your property, call us, and we’ll help you build a design that will last season after season.

In landscaping, which is fairly specialized, there is no reason to settle for second best. At least, that’s how we see it. Building in the best installations means taking the time to think about certain issues like native versus invasive species, growth over time, and keeping key types of vegetation away from home systems like water and sewer lines.

That’s a little bit about the process of maintaining properties and how we work with local clients to design installations that work better for your property. Get in touch!

Get Your Landscaping Ready For Winter

December 7, 2021 by RILAWNS Leave a Comment

The fall and winter seasons can be really hard on your landscape, which is why you should consider letting a professional handle the task. Winterizing your landscaping will help protect it against harsh winter weather and ensure it’s ready to look its best at the start of next year. A professional landscaping company, 855-RILAWNS, can help you assess your landscape’s needs, recommend appropriate actions for the situation, custom design a plan, and provide quality artistry to carry out any needed tasks.

Begin with Sprinklers

During the fall, you should have your sprinkler system drained in preparation for the winter season. If not, then when the temperature drops below freezing, your sprinkler lines can freeze and crack, causing costly damage to your property. A complete winterization will remove all water from your sprinkler system.

Remove Fallen Leaves

Fallen leaves tend to collect around your landscaping, and as the weather gets colder, the leaves tend to die and decompose, poisoning the soil and reducing the amount of water and nutrients the soil can absorb.

A weekly mowing schedule can ensure that you have a healthy lawn, but it’s also important to perform other chores in the off-season, including leaf removal. Your yard can benefit significantly if you compost your dead leaves or create mulch out of them, but it is essential to remember that leaving too many leaves in place can hurt your lawn in the spring when warm weather returns. Our teams at 855-RILAWNS can make quick work of the job. Prefer to rake the yard yourself? We offer a ‘you rake em, we take em‘ service that will remove leaves curbside.

Prune Shrubs and Trees

Pruning is a great way to maintain your trees and shrubs. Pruning ensures maximum health and balance, especially with the potential damage from winter storms. Professional landscaper 855-RILAWNS has the proper tools, training, and know-how to ensure excellent results. It minimizes the risk of damage caused by falling branches and also ensures that they stay lush during the winter months.

Fertilize Judiciously

While the overall temperature during the winter months will go down significantly, it may also be accompanied by an increase in precipitation. The low temperature conditions coupled with precipitation can cause your lawn and plants to become susceptible to disease and other contaminants. This is why you should fertilize your lawn and beds in the winter.

While spring and summer are the best times for healthy grass growth, fall is the time to focus on maintaining your turf for its overall health during the winter months. Your lawn should be tested for pH levels and any critical nutrients your soil lacks for optimal lawn health. This will help determine when and how much fertilizer to add to your lawn.

FALL CLEANUPS!!!

November 26, 2021 by service@rilawncare.com Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year…the leaves have fallen and your lawn is covered with their colors. We know you are busy and we’ve got the equipment to make the cleanup fast and efficient.

Here are a few before and after pictures of a couple of recent cleanups:

This is a property in Providence that includes a church and rectory. As you can see from the pics, the property looks much cleaner minus the giant piles of leaves. Imagine what your place could look like with a fall cleanup by 855-RILAWNS…

Here is a property in East Greenwich that we recently completed a fall cleanup. We think the difference is remarkable (and the homeowner did, too!).

Is it really necessary to clean up the leaves in the fall? Absolutely! Piles of leaves on your grass will suffocate your grass and you will end up with large patches of dead grass. We know kids love to play in the piles of leaves but those piles are perfect homes for mice and bugs (yuck!). Another reason to remove the leaves if you have pets? Have you tried to find their droppings when the leaves are covering your lawn? Not an easy thing to do. Imagine playing with the kids and having them step in poop. A yard clear of leaves is much easier to pooper-scoop.

Do you prefer to rake your own leaves but have nowhere to put them when you’re finished? We have a ‘you rake ‘em, we take ‘em’ service for you. We will pick up the leaves at curbside and you won’t have to be bothered with putting them in those bags!

It’s not too late to request your free estimate. We will be scheduling fall cleanups up until Christmas. Wouldn’t it be a great gift to yourself to let someone else clean up the yard? How about a gift for your mom or dad? Reach out to us and we’ll be happy to get a crew out to you!

From all of us at 855-RILAWNS we would like to thank you for letting us serve you this year.

Getting Your Lawn Ready For Winter

November 8, 2021 by RILAWNS Leave a Comment

To ensure your lawn is healthy and beautiful in the spring, preparing it in the fall for the colder weather is essential to achieve optimum growing results next year. If you take the extra time and steps that your lawn and landscaped areas need now, it is sure to be in its best shape when warmer weather returns. Just remember, a little preparation now will save you time and money on lawn and landscape care in the spring.

Get Rid Of Weeds

Fall is a critical time for your lawn and one when you can help improve its health to be vital during the cold temperatures around the corner. You can start by removing weeds by applying an organic weed killer to minimize competition for essential nutrients and water. While weed growth is minimal in the fall, removing them from the lawn allows your grass to get the nutrients and water needed to remain healthy.

Apply Fertilizer

Fertilizer is an essential component of lawn care. Before applying fertilizer or other nutrients to your lawn, it is a good idea to contact your local county extension office or lawn care professional to perform a soil test. Soil tests verify pH levels so that you can apply the correct amounts of nutrients or lime to your yard. Having more than is needed of lime or nutrients can damage the grass and inhibit future growth.

Leaf Removal

Environmentally-aware gardeners will tolerate a bit of leaf litter in the fall for the sake of wildlife who find refuge in the fallen leaves. Overwintering insects burrow into the ground to survive the colder months, and many ground-nesting bee species rely on fallen leaves for safety.

Where your lawn is concerned, leaves can damage healthy grass. Consider raking or blowing them to an area where they can continue to protect wildlife without tarnishing your curb appeal. Landscape bedding and fence lines work well as leaf collectors and add nutrients to the soil as they break down.

Landscape Preparation

In addition to winterizing your lawn, landscape and beddings should also be addressed during the fall. Remember, the more you cut back shrubs, remove old limbs and debris from trees and bedding, and prepare your landscape to survive the harsh winter now, the less work you will have when spring arrives.

As always, your landscape professional can advise you on your property’s fall preparation needs and help you effectively achieve your lawn care goals.

A FEW OF THE PROJECTS WE COMPLETED THIS YEAR (WITH PICS FOR INSPIRATION!)

October 29, 2021 by service@rilawncare.com Leave a Comment

Another season, another reason, for making landscaping memories. We’ve had a busy year with our regular mows and services and we’ve also completed some special projects for customers that have transformed the look of their properties dramatically. Come along while we check out just a few…

Clearing out years of weeds and adding mulch and plants can make your yard visually appealing! Here is a before and after pic of one of our mulch installs. The difference is amazing! The homeowner was very happy with the results and we were thrilled to help with the transformation.

We’ve had multiple customers that have requested one-time mow services when their lawns have become overgrown or while their mowers were being repaired. Here is a picture of one such property. As you can see in the after pic, the lawn is now accessible and free of the snakes that had moved in (yes, snakes!). If you have an area that you’d like cleared, reach out.

The crews did a driveway revamp at a client’s home this year. With some loam, crushed gravel and edging stones they made what was once an ordinary drive into an extraordinary focal point in the landscape. If you need some help with your stone driveway, call us today!

A quick afternoon job we recently completed was stacking some firewood for a lovely customer in Wickford. Do you have some chores that you need a hand with around your property? We can send one of our talented crews out to help you out. Want some plants divided and replanted (now is the time to divide your hostas and other hardy perennials) but don’t know where to begin? We can take care of the job for you.

Here’s another example of how a bit of gardening and mulch can transform your property. We think the results are amazing. What do you think? It’s not too late to book a mulch install. Reach out for your free estimate.

Need your hedges trimmed? Our gardening crew can help!

Fall cleanups start soon! If you haven’t booked your cleanup, it’s not too late. Contact us today and we’ll send an estimate.

Whatever project you have in mind, let 855-RILAWNS help bring your vision to life!