Posted on September 8th, 2016
Sure, grass has been around for as long as the earth, but the idea of lawns as we know them today is something that took some time to develop. That being said, let’s take a look back in time to see how our favorite green accent came to be such a popular statement. Grass, the […]
Posted on September 6th, 2016
Football season is starting this week, which only means one thing — autumn leaves and fall temperatures are just around the corner! Is your lawn ready for the fall season? If not, taking these five steps now will help set your seasonal lawn care up for success. Keep that lawn mower going. Just because the […]
Posted on September 1st, 2016
If there’s one thing New England is famous for, besides our fantastic football team, it’s our fall foliage! From Connecticut, all the way up through Maine, the color changing leaves of autumn are a site that families from near and far travel to see each year. So, being from Tyngsboro, we thought it was only […]
Posted on August 24th, 2016
As F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, “life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” and we couldn’t agree more! Autumn is the perfect time to rejuvenate your lawn after the hot summer, and balancing your soil’s pH is a good place to start. Without a sturdy soil foundation, your newly spread […]
Posted on August 18th, 2016
Deciphering confusing labels on the back of grass seed can be difficult, which makes selecting the ideal type overwhelming. Well, not anymore! With a little help from This Old House, we’ve broken down the basics for you, plain and simple. Here are the terms that you need to look “Pure Seed” & “Variety” This tells […]
Posted on August 10th, 2016
Watch out! An unkempt lawn can be a dangerous place to play, relax and even maintain. It may seem silly, but the truth is that a poorly manicured lawn can harm, and in extreme cases, even kill you! Here’s how: Tall grass is a “ticking” time bomb. Blood hungry ticks can be found all over […]
Posted on August 2nd, 2016
Sure, the spring and fall are known for being high-time to garden, but don’t discount the summer months just yet! There are plenty of ways to maintain your mid-summer garden and encourage it to flourish in the seasons to come. Pinch Flowers – The warm weather and sunny conditions can set your plants off on […]
Posted on July 28th, 2016
For us, the summer is a time for sunshine, spending time with family and friends and lots of carefree fun in the sun. For our lawns however, not so much! The hot, dry summer conditions can have your lawn feeling pretty stressed, which can ultimately lead to irreversible damage if not attended to. If you […]
Posted on July 25th, 2016
We’ll admit it — not everyone has a green thumb. Fortunately you don’t always need one to make sure your lawn and garden are properly maintained. If you’re making any of these common gardening mistakes, stop today and start greening up both your thumb and your landscape! Skipping the soil test. Stop right there! Before […]
Posted on July 19th, 2016
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that summer days are best spent enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family! Be it a barbecue, a birthday party, or just a Saturday afternoon in the sun, setting aside time to enjoy your own backyard can help you make the most the summer season. […]
