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 28, 2018 by
Tips on Lawn Care for Cool Season Grasses
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 November 30, 2017 by
Landscape Construction: Design in Winter, Build in Spring
Thinking about getting some landscape work done? If you’re reading this in late autumn, you’ve probably picked the worst time to get the actual landscape construction done. But, you’ve also picked a wonderful time to get a good idea of what you want and contract with a landscaper. When the ground freezes, all work is pretty much over until the spring thaw. Winter is a slow time for most landscape companies, meaning not only do they have more time to dedicate to landscape design project, but also means you’ve got more flexibility when it comes to signing a contract. [Read more…]
posted on October 26, 2017 by
What To Do After a Frost Hits Your Garden
Winter isn’t truly here until the first frost hits. And if your garden isn’t ready for it, it can make a brutal impact. Your plants can be damaged or killed as the frost sets in, but don’t abandon all hope. In this article, we’ll go over what to do with plants that have already been damaged or killed by frost, as well as options to prevent frost as well as tips to avoid it for the future. All of which will help your garden better handle the seasons and be ready for spring. [Read more…]
posted on February 27, 2017 by
Troubleshooting and Replacing Winter Damaged Irrigation
Winter can be hard on your sprinklers and other below-ground irrigation. If your irrigation systems didn’t receive winterization in the form of a manual drain, automatic drain, or a blowout, it could cause permanent damage. As we mentioned in a previous blog, “How To: Preparing Sprinklers for Winter,” the water left in the system can expand while it freezes, cause pipes to leak or completely break after the thaw. Between this and other winter hazards, you can find yourself come the thaw with a system that can no longer do its job. Today we’re looking at options for troubleshooting and replacing winter damaged irrigation, and when to call the experts in. [Read more…]
posted on December 23, 2016 by
Managing Fish Ponds During Winter
Here at Greener Horizon, we have a history of landscaping beautiful water features, such as those that include live fish like as koi and goldfish. During the design phase, we get a lot of questions about making sure the fish are protected, especially from the cold New England winters. We’ve compiled a list of some tips for caring for your backyard pets during the heart of winter, especially making sure they survive when your fish ponds start to freeze. [Read more…]
posted on November 30, 2016 by
Getting Your Patio Ready for Winter
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 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…]
