There is nothing worse than waking up to a foot of snow on the ground and no snow shovel. This year, prepare your family, home, and business before the first snow flies. [Read more…]
posted on November 20, 2015 by
Winter Preparedness Tips
posted on October 30, 2015 by
Winter is Coming: How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
The chill in the air. The birds migrating south. The night consuming the early evening hours the day once called their own. We are headed toward the dreaded New England winter, before long mountains of snow will cover the green landscape we got so accustomed to over the summer. If you do not properly prepare, winter can destroy the beautiful yard you created for the summer. Our last blog covered how to protect plants from frost, so now let’s take a look at how to protect the rest of your yard.
posted on October 14, 2015 by
How to Protect Your Plants from Frost Damage
As the weather cools down, frost can become a very big threat to some of our favorite warmth-loving plants. What can you do to keep your lawn healthy? Read on to learn how to protect your plants from frost this autumn. [Read more…]
posted on September 23, 2015 by
What Are Seasonal Displays?
In New England we love fall. We love pumpkin flavored coffee, football, bonfires, and hoodies. But the one drawback about autumn is that with the change in the weather, the grass begins to die, the leaves begin to drop, the flowers stop blooming, and our landscapes become less and less attractive. This is where seasonal displays come in.
posted on September 16, 2015 by
Mowing Leaves for a Healthy Lawn
Autumn is upon us, and you know what that means… leaves! While they are beautiful when on the trees, they quickly become quite the hassle when they fall to the ground. Raking leaves can be strenuous and time consuming, but raking isn’t your only option! [Read more…]
posted on August 25, 2015 by
What is Hardscaping Design?
As you may have guessed, hardscaping is a subcategory of landscaping with the emphasis on those elements of landscaping which consist of hard materials. For instance, driveways, walkways, stonewalls, and patios are all part of hardscaping. By contrast, flowers, groundcovers, and water would be considered “softscaping.” While things like stones or bricks might not be what you think of when you are trying to figure out how to beautify your home or property you manage, hardscaping has a distinct visual affect and many practical benefits.
posted on August 12, 2015 by
Steps to Managing Apartment Landscaping
So you own an apartment complex. You have many tenants, lots of different leases, and even more responsibilities. You have to ensure the complex fits the needs of those around you on a daily basis. Everything has to look fantastic every minute of the day, one slip up and the next thing you know a tenant is moving out. Your apartment complex’s landscaping must be in great condition, as a nice outdoor communal space will draw tenants in and keep them happy while they are with you. So how can you maintain your apartment complex’s greenspace? Just follow these steps, and you will be an expert in no time! [Read more…]
posted on July 31, 2015 by
Pros and Cons of Different Irrigation Systems
We all know that irrigating your lawn is important to maintaining a healthy lawn in the hot, arid summer months. There are many different options for watering though. Of course, you can install a cheap sprinkler from the local hardware store. Another option is to invest in a quality drips system, or you can simply water the old fashion way.
posted on July 22, 2015 by
Summertime Landscaping Tips
The summer months can take an exhausting toll on your lawn and landscape features. Between the scorching summer heat, seasonal insects, and minimal rainfall, your lawn and shrubbery can suffer a lot stress from the conditions. Here are some tips for keeping you lawn healthy, full, and green all summer long. [Read more…]
posted on June 17, 2015 by
How To Get Rid Of Grubs
Have a few strange looking brown spots which won’t grow no matter how much you water them? It’s possible you have grubs. Grubs are white colored insects usually seen in a curled manner resembling a “c”. In fully their fully matured form, they are found as June bugs or Japanese beetles. They feed in the soil beneath grass, eating organic substances usually including grass roots.
