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. […]
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. […]
Posted on July 14th, 2016
There’s no doubt about it, water is one of the most important elements when it comes to growing and maintaining nice green landscape. Unfortunately, water also comes at a pretty hefty price — to both your wallet, and the environment. To minimize cost, here are some water-smart tips to employ as you water your yard […]
Posted on July 12th, 2016
While of course a yard chock full of sunlight is ideal for growing new, green grass, for some it’s not always an option. For starters, most blocks have a “good side of the street” when it comes to sunlight, and “not so good side” as well. If you’re on the latter half of the block, […]
Posted on July 6th, 2016
Sure, watering your lawn is important, but overestimating the amount of water it needs can be detrimental. In particular, overwatering your grass or allowing humidity to create excess moisture makes it more susceptible to fungus growth — and therefore more likely to catch one of these common Massachusetts lawn diseases. Brown Patch – As its […]
