Fall and winter start the decline of a patio or deck from a cool place to hang with friends and family to a cold, desolate place coated in leaves and snow. However, there are several things you can do to make sure the patio is ready by spring, instead of being in a dismal state when the thaws finally come. Here are some tips to properly pack up and get your patio ready for winter, or even to make sure that the party never stops. [Read more…]
posted on November 30, 2016 by
Getting Your Patio Ready for Winter
posted on November 17, 2016 by
Getting Commercial Sustainable Sites Initiative Certification
When you’re developing a commercial property, landscaping is a big deal. And while it’s importance might not be so high to you, to the public and the officials of your community it matters a lot. Getting public support for your projects is also getting public support of your customer and clients as well as neighbors. Having a beautiful plan might not be enough, so maybe it’s time to redevelop that plan and gain support by making your landscape design and development environmentally friendly as well through Sustainable Sites Initiative Certification. [Read more…]
posted on October 30, 2016 by
Lawn Care in Winter: Dormant Seeding
Winter, especially winter in New England, can be hard on your lawn. Frost, freezing rain, ice, and plenty of snow can cause damage to your lawn by freezing, flooding, and smothering. However, grass is a resilient thing. With a little bit of work, you can prepare your lawn to ride out winter and be even lusher in spring. Throughout the fall and even into early winter, there are several options available for lawn care in winter. Today we’re going to talk about dormant seeding. [Read more…]
posted on October 25, 2016 by
How To: Preparing Sprinklers for Winter
Did you know that water left in your irrigation system expands when it freezes? The frozen water can end up rupturing the pipes and damage the internal components of your sprinkler system. In some areas winterization of sprinklers is mandatory, in these areas they use three main types of irrigation systems are manual drain, auto drain, and blowout. Today we’ll go over the three systems, what can be done by the homeowner, and what should be left to the professionals when it comes to preparing sprinklers for winter. [Read more…]
posted on September 30, 2016 by
7 Steps to Ready the Lawn and Garden for Winter
A little work now results in having a healthier lawn and garden come spring. Most people only believe that raking leaves and minimal yard care is acceptable in fall. However, in order to ensure the plants will be strong enough to survive, here are the steps you need to take to ready the lawn and garden for winter. [Read more…]
posted on September 20, 2016 by
Tips for the Perfect Patio Design
Dreaming of the perfect outdoor living space can bring up a lot of stress if you don’t know what would work best for your house. With each different aspect of a patio comes 20 more questions that bring along more options than you could dream of. Options are great when you know exactly what you want. But when you do not have everything figured out things can get tricky. Sometimes you just have to take a step back and figure out a few simple things when starting your journey for that picture-perfect patio. It’s time to talk patio design. [Read more…]
posted on August 23, 2016 by
Buying Landscape Supplies from Another Contractor
It will be no surprise to people who visit our website that we’ve started to sell landscaping materials, and since we have there’s been a steady flow of requests from customers for everything from mulch to landscaping fabric. However, some of our requests come from other contracts who are curious why they should buy from another contractor (and potential competition). Much of the time it’s a non-issue because the size, scope, or location of the project is outside our target market. Today we want to share the perks of working with another contractor when you’re buying landscape supplies. [Read more…]
posted on August 5, 2016 by
Summer Watering Tips Including Drip Irrigation
With summer in full swing it is important to keep an eye on one’s plants. While maintaining a green lawn and vibrant garden is most homeowner’s primary yard concern, homeowners should strike the balance between giving their plants enough water, and avoiding wasting too much water. A good irrigation system and proper watering techniques can be key to maintaining a beautiful yard, while conserving water and maintaining lower costs. [Read more…]
posted on July 21, 2016 by
Cleaning a Hardscape
Summer is a great time to begin patio and other hardscape maintenance. A hardscape includes anything from a walkway to a retaining wall. The warm weather leaves a comfortable working environment and is when most weeds and other similar pests are present. Those pests include lichen, moss, and vines. These invasive plants can wreak havoc in a backyard and cause a hardscape to change colors and crack. The most common types of materials used in hardscaping that will require cleaning include brick, concrete, and stone. Some form of cleaning or maintenance should be done yearly to increase or ensure a hardscape’s lifetime. [Read more…]
posted on July 19, 2016 by
All about Grass: How to Get the Perfect Lawn
Having the best yard on the block is an accomplishment that most homeowners strive for. Unfortunately, it is a lot easier said than done. For most, growing your lawn the perfect shade of green and the ideal length can seem almost impossible. Yet there are still those homeowners who are actually able to achieve these desirable lawn qualities, but how? The contributing factors to a great lawn mainly have to do with the type of grass seed chosen and the maintenance of the lawn.
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