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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!

New England Grasses

August 23, 2018 by service@rilawncare.com Leave a Comment

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855-RI-LAWNS received a call about a lawn emergency.

After our renovation, the lawn looks lush and inviting.

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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 air temperature is cooler. Planting now will result in fast growth followed by a dormancy period during winter during which the grass will devote it’s energy to establishing a strong, healthy root system. The result for you will be a beautiful, lush, thick lawn in the spring. Selecting the appropriate grass type is important. One must consider your soil health, the intended use of the space (level of traffic), sunlight, and desired maintenance schedule. We’ll break down some of the best turf grasses for New England to make your choice simple and straight forward.

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Kentucky Bluegrass

This dark green turf grass grows thick and is exceptionally tolerant of the cold and high traffic. It is moderately tolerant of drought and heat. It is a relatively high maintenance grass as it requires more fertilizer than other cool season grasses, is susceptible to many diseases, and produces a significant amount of thatch (requiring dethatching ever year or two). Most varieties of KBG require a fair amount of sun, though there are some shade tolerant types.

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This grass is ideal for over seeding since it germinates quickly and establishes a strong root system efficiently. It can out compete other grasses so is often used in smaller percentages when mixing with other types of grass. While quite tolerant of cold and wear, it does not tolerate drought or shade well, although there are some varieties which can tolerate light shade. Several varieties contain fungal endophytes which help to ward off many bugs and help make the grass more tolerant of drought.

Perennial Rye Grass

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Fine Fescues

There are several varieties of fine fescue grasses all of which lend themselves well to blending and are low maintenance. They are all tolerant of drought and shade and require little fertilization, as they can adapt well to most soil types. They produce minimal thatch and are not prone to many diseases. These grasses do not however tolerate high traffic well, which is why they are frequently blended with other more high traffic tolerant grass.

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UMASS Amherst’s Extension Turf Program has a convenient table of different blends and their ideal use.

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If you want professional help, we’d be happy to asses your lawn damage and it’s needs. Depending on the type of lawn damage and the extent of it, we can recommend one or a group of treatments and amendments. Lawn treatments may vary from the simple addition of an amendment such as lime or a grub control to slice seeding or aerating or to the more labor intensive lawn renovation from either seed, hydroseed or sod. We always inform the homeowner of the benefits and drawbacks of every suggestion.

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