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 […]
It’s Time to Sow Grass Seed!
If your lawn could use a little TLC, September is the best time to re-seed with cool season grasses. The warmer temperatures in early September help for the grass seed to germinate very quickly. Then, the drop in temperatures in late September, as well as increased rainfall, help for the growth of cool season grasses […]
Mum’s the Word!
Getting your Chrysanthemums to return year after year is really no secret. Here’s how to get started: ~Plant your Mums as early in the fall as possible. Doing so allows the plant ample time to set strong roots. You’ll want to dig a hole twice the width of the plant base and loosen the roots […]
