Your home's landscape plays an important role in its overall appearance. When guests first approach your home, the first thing they see is the landscape. This can either help or hurt your home's appearance depending on how it's done. Neglecting the landscape will result in overgrown brush and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Preparing Your Landscape for the Winter
Winter is just a few months away, which means the temperatures will continue to drop and the sun will change its direction as we get further into the year. You should use this time to prepare your landscape for the upcoming change in seasons. Neglecting your landscape will increase the risk of … [Read more...]
Elements of the Perfect Landscape
There's more to landscaping than cutting the grass and trimming the trees. While these are some of the many essential steps in achieving the “perfect” landscape, there are several other elements that shouldn't be overlooked. Cleanliness Let's go ahead and get the most obvious element out of … [Read more...]
Dealing with Acidic Soil
Do you struggle to grow grass and/or plants on your lawn? This problem could be attributed to the soil being too acidic. When the pH level of soil drops below 5.5 (the lower the PH, the more acidic the soil), it can create a world of problems. Plants won't be able to absorb the nutrients they … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Grass For Shaded Areas?
Like most plant life here on Earth, grass requires three key ingredients to grow: sunlight, nutrition and moisture. Without either of these elements, it will struggle to remain healthy. But what if a large portion of your lawn is shaded by overhanging trees or structures? It may take a little … [Read more...]