If your lawn is flooding, suffocated on thatch, newly constructed, or your grass gets a lot of foot traffic, lawn aeration can help keep your lawn looking beautiful and improve the water flow in your topsoil. Grass is a living thing, and as such it sheds waste and grows just like any other plant. As root systems get denser and shed grass builds up, known as thatch, it may combine with soil compaction— this becomes harder and harder for water, nutrients, and even air to feed your grass. There’s a lawn care solution for this: aeration. This blog compares it to other options and explains why core aeration is the best lawn aeration option. [Read more…]
posted on September 14, 2017 by
Balancing “Soft” and “Hard” Landscaping in Your Home
The landscaping of your home is the focal point of its exterior. A great graded and manicured lawn, a well-fitted walkway, seasonal plantings, and depth-creating retaining walls can all work to improve the appeal and value of your home. However, it’s important to make sure these two elements work together, the “soft” living elements and the “hard” construction and stone elements. Understanding and balancing soft and hard landscaping is the key to a great home and landscape design. [Read more…]
posted on August 23, 2017 by
What to Do in Summer to Have Your Lawn and Garden Ready for Fall
Summer is a great growing time for your lawn and garden where they come into their prime. However, as summer reaches its zenith, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your lawn and garden for the winter time. By getting started earlier, you and your plants will be in less of a rush come fall, and not have to worry so much about those early freezes that sometimes plague New England. Let’s look at what you can do in summer to have your lawn and garden ready for fall. [Read more…]
posted on August 15, 2017 by
Landscaping for Better Homegrown Produce
Starting a garden is a fun and easy way to save money and grow fresh produce. As easy as they can be, there are many actions that can be taken to ensure you are getting the most out of your homegrown produce. Landscaping is an important aspect in making your yard look beautiful, but it can also dictate the success of your garden. If you’re looking to provide more homegrown produce for your family and friends, learn how partnering with a landscaper can help. [Read more…]
posted on July 19, 2017 by
6 Benefits of Landscaping with Native Plants
An example of NE native plants, the Amelanchier canadensis or Serviceberry Bush is a great edition to any garden.
Throughout the year, homeowners across the country plant a wide variety of plants to improve their landscaping. However, most homeowners do not know how landscaping with native plants can benefit your garden and environment. Native plants have evolved over the years to the habitat they live in, giving you great benefits and a reason to plant them. Landscaping with native plants can save you more money, time, and resources than non-native plants. [Read more…]
posted on July 13, 2017 by
Having the Right Lawn Fertilizer for the Season
Using the right fertilizer can go a long way for a beautiful and healthy landscape. Greener Horizon has the expertise to inspect and care for your landscape with the right fertilizers year-round. You might be sitting there wondering – what does it even matter to have the right fertilizer? Even more goes into fertilizer than you might think. It matters what type of grass you have, the timing of use and of course the right kind of fertilizer to go with. The seasons in New England can be very tricky, so making sure to lay down the right fertilizers to grow strong healthy grass can take quite some effort. [Read more…]
posted on June 15, 2017 by
Improving Your Pets’ Lives Through Landscaping
When looking to improve the look of your yard, you must also take into consideration another member of you family – your pet. ‘Petscaping,’ or landscaping for your pet, accomplishes this and is used to accommodate your pets outdoors and is used widely to help pet owners responsibly landscape their grounds for their pets. There are a few features you should consider when planning your new landscaping: by including these, you can ensure that you will have a happy pet and the landscaping you want. [Read more…]
posted on June 12, 2017 by
Home Lighting: Appeal and Security
So, you just spent money to create the most spectacular landscape around your garden. But what happens at night when it gets dark and that work of art can no longer be appreciated? The best way to overcome this problem is through landscape lighting. Landscape lighting is not just for aesthetics, but helps your home be more secure as well without a high cost. [Read more…]
posted on May 23, 2017 by
Estate Management: The Importance of Seasonal Care
Large homes and estates provide a great number of options and opportunities to those who own them, but also a lot of responsibility. Large estates are often marked out by the sheer amount of property the estate covers, meaning acres of lawns, gardens, hardscape, and plants to maintain and care for. Landscape professional services are commonly known as Estate Management that offers comprehensive landscaping care, consultation, and installation year-round. One of these aspects is the idea of seasonal care – the importance of changing landscaping needs to match the seasons and make sure your estate looks its best year-round. [Read more…]
posted on May 9, 2017 by
Easy Summer Watering: By Hand, Sprinklers, and Drip Feeds
Here in New England, while winters are cold and wet, summers are often hot and dry. Your lawn and gardens go from fun activities to daily slogs to make sure your plants don’t dry out. Between rising water bills and droughts, it’s not just about the effort, but also about the money. Between rising utility bills, water scarcity, and sheer effort: it’s time to make summer watering easier by doing it smarter. From picking the right time of day to the type of installations that make water hands-free, here are some easy summer watering tips to keep your plants and lawn healthy and green throughout this season. [Read more…]
