The landscaping around your office or home says a lot about you. It of course has signs and directions informing people what kind of business you are, where they enter, drive, park, etc. However, subliminally it says how much care and attention you pay. If you pull up to a business which is run down or poorly maintained, it does not speak well to the level of excellence one can expect from that company. This may not be altogether true, however, it is certainly a common impression people get. With this in mind, it’s important to keep your office’s landscape looking sharp, and to mix it up every once in a while with a new addition. Here are some ideas.
Should I Hire a Commercial Snow Management Company?
One of the largest problems with snow and winter storms is that they often sneak up and hit you the hardest when you are unprepared. When you own a business, it is crucial that Old Man Winter doesn’t create problems that could be fatal to your company.
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Winter Lawn Care
Normally you don’t spend much time thinking about your lawn during the winter. In fact, you probably think about it less than any other time of the year. As long as you live in a cold area like New England, the lawn mower has been long put away, and the snow blower and snow plow are your current weapons of choice. However, while you are focused on the snow, don’t completely neglect your lawn. There are a few things you can do even in the middle of a harsh winter to help beautify your lawn once spring comes.
Winter Pruning: When Should I Prune?
If you are green thumb, (or an aspiring green thumb!) it is important to know when to prune your plants and how to prune them. Different plants may need pruning at different times of the year, including in the winter. [Read more…]
Christmas Light Ideas
Are you ready? No, like are you really ready? Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s that time to make your house festive. If you’re adventurous and don’t mind a huge energy bill, you can be one of the houses that go all out this year. Maybe recreate Malcolm Butler’s Super Bowl winning interception, or Santa landing on your roof with a full array of reindeer. Or, if you are not prepared to spend the time and effort, there are many easier and cost effective displays. Here are a few of our favorites.
Winter Preparedness Tips
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…]
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.
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…]
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.
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…]