We all hate having to shovel our driveways, but it’s even worse when you’ve got an entire parking lot and entrance to keep safe for staff and customers. Without proper care of your commercial land, a business can be stopped, employees won’t be able to get in, and it is all around dangerous. When the snow hits, you need a plan in place to take care of it, that is why you should hire a snow removal company to do it for you. When your parking lots are clear, this makes a safer environment for yourself and anyone coming and going to your office. [Read more…]
posted on December 28, 2018 by
Dangers of Postponing Snow Removal
posted on December 14, 2018 by
Tips for Fire Pit Safety
Fire pits are an attractive addition people will install on their property. Not only do they add warmth, but they also add style and even enhance the value of your property. However, as fun as they are, fire pits can be dangerous if you don’t properly manage them. If you decide to add a fire pit to your yard, make sure you take the necessary safety precautions. Here are some tips on how to do so. [Read more…]
posted on November 28, 2018 by
Do’s and Don’ts of Outdoor Holiday Lighting
The holidays are here, and we are just as excited as you are to decorate and get into the spirit. Before you go overboard on decorating your lawn, porch, or anywhere else on your property, remember there are some downsides to overdoing it – lights can burn out, you could blow a fuse, injuries, power outages, etc. You need to make sure you have everything you need and are prepared for the worst to happen, like your favorite string of lights no longer working or your favorite light up reindeer no longer lights up. Let’s look into how you can guarantee the safety of yourself and your home. [Read more…]
posted on November 14, 2018 by
Why Should You Prune Your Trees?
It’s that time of year again, where getting your landscape ready to sit for the next 4 months is imperative. There is a laundry list of what needs to get done before the snow hits. Have you heard of tree pruning? It is where you remove dead and low hanging branches off your trees. Landscape trees need more attention than trees that grow out in the woods. Make sure you know how to do this before you do it incorrectly, one wrong move can shorten the lifespan of a tree. [Read more…]
posted on October 22, 2018 by
Seasonal Display Ideas for The Fall and Winter Holidays
Homes and neighborhoods around October, November, and December can look they were cut out straight from a magazine. It is time for you too to join in on the fun of decorating your front, side, backyard, roof, garage, or wherever else you can decorate and get yourself in the holiday mood. There is nothing better than driving through a New England neighborhood in the autumn and winter months to see everyone’s different displays for the holidays. With the help of Greener Horizon, we can help get your larger estate ready for the holidays and create a display that stands out from the rest [Read more…]
posted on October 12, 2018 by
Fall Landscaping: What to Do in Autumn
Fall has arrived and brought with it another season of landscaping. Fall landscaping is great for making your property look beautiful as well as preparing your yard for the winter ahead. Take advantage of this season and get the most out of your landscaping. [Read more…]
posted on September 28, 2018 by
Tips on Lawn Care for Cool Season Grasses
Fall is one of the most important seasons to care for your cool season grass. As temperatures begin cooling down each month, there is a responsibility to properly maintain and prepare your lawn for the dormant winter. When preparing your yard for the change in temperature, there are multiple effective strategies and techniques you should remember. In this article, we will walk through those tips so you can best care for your cool season grass. [Read more…]
posted on September 14, 2018 by
Getting Larger Estate Landscapes Ready for Fall and Winter
Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes the two hardest seasons the manage landscaping on larger estates. Fall is the last chance to break ground on any projects, cleaning up leaves, and performing triage on the various plants to help them survive the cold. Winter is a balancing act of winterization, snow and ice management, and planning out new projects for when the ground thaws. This blog is going to look at how a landscape estate management team can work with you to get larger estate landscapes ready for these two seasons and maintain them throughout the year. [Read more…]
posted on August 29, 2018 by
Sand Volleyball Courts and Other Private Sporting Installations
The great thing about landscaping your property is you can turn it into your ideal space to work, play, and relax. From water features of ponds or pools, to places for yourself or your pets to relax, landscaping your exterior has almost limitless options. Today, we’re looking at sporting installations that can be done on your property – with the primary example of installing a sand volleyball court. Options like this are perfect on larger estates, or for vacation homes where recreation rule supreme, especially on beachfront property. [Read more…]
posted on August 13, 2018 by
Tips for Watering a New Lawn: Seed or Sod
Regular lawn care is vital for a healthy green lawn year after year. But after the installation of a new lawn, special care and different rules must be applied to avoid damaging the lawn in its initial stages, because of bare patches, sod die-off, or diseases striking the lawn when it’s young. In this blog, we’re going to look at tips for keeping your new sod installation or grass seed hydrated in its beginning months. This assumes you’ve already picked a grass and gotten it installed: if you need help with that, check out our blog, All about Grass: How to Get the Perfect Lawn. [Read more…]
