Posted on February 20th, 2018
Heavy snowfall on a driveway can lead to an icy and tough to navigate walkway. Excessive snow on a roof can lead to ice dams and a weakened structure. With that being said, does excessive snow on your lawn or garden have any negative effects? Natural Snow Cover Your lawn and garden are safe and […]
Posted on February 15th, 2018
Have you ever stopped to marvel at some of the obstacles that mother nature manages to overcome year after year? Take the winter months for example: If you live in the New England area, or a region with a similar frigid winter climate, it really is a miracle that any plant life survives the season […]
Posted on February 12th, 2018
Winter weather is cold, but it’s also very dry and can be quite damaging to plants that have been sucked dry by the winter winds. If your soil freezes over for the entirety of the winter season, it’s important to make sure that your lawn has received ample water before the freeze occurs. That way, […]
Posted on February 5th, 2018
How many times are you going to shovel your driveway and front steps with that broken snow shovel from 1995? Investing in one or two good shovels can cut down on the time it takes you to remove the snow from your property. Here’s what you should look for when shovel shopping: Variations of Snow […]
Posted on January 29th, 2018
While lawn care traditionally entails lawn mowing, fertilizing, weeding and the like, we sometimes tend to forget that maintaining our trusty lawn care tool is also part of the package. After all, without lawn care tools landscape maintenance would be extremely difficult. Just imagine opening your shed or garage next spring to pull out your […]
Posted on January 24th, 2018
Winter temperatures and weather conditions can be detrimental to your lawn and landscape. This is especially the case if they are not prepared and cared for properly. Winterkill is the term for any sort of lawn damage or death caused by inclement winter weather. While cool season grasses are typically known for their winter resiliency, severe […]
Posted on January 18th, 2018
The flowers, shrubs, and bushes that sit around your home add an element of beauty to your property. However, when winter arrives, many of them will die until the beginning of next spring. Delicate flowers such as the hybrid tea rose, are one of the many plants that will need some protection for this coming […]
Posted on January 17th, 2018
Whatever you do, don’t be the homeowner that only focuses on their property during the warmer months. Tending to your property during the winter is just as important to ensure that it’s healthy and good looking in the spring and summertime. Throughout the winter, make sure you’re checking these specific things off on your landscaping […]
Posted on January 16th, 2018
Yes, we’re in the midst of winter, but that doesn’t mean your yard work responsibilities have to be pushed back until spring. As long as there’s no snow, there is some work that can be done. Any amount of work will help prepare your property for the arrival of spring in the next few months. […]
Posted on January 11th, 2018
Pruning your trees, bushes and other shrubbery before blooming season is very important to keep them growing strong and healthy each year. Generally, most shrubs require pruning both before and/or the winter months to make sure they’re prepared and rejuvenated for spring growth. If you’re planning to prune soon, here are some of the do’s […]
