You can usually tell if a lawn is healthy by looking at its color. Healthy grass has a lush-green color, whereas dead or dying grass is usually brown. Granted, you can expect some browning to occur during the fall-to-winter months, but color can still be used as an indication of whether or not a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Landscaper
Thinking about hiring a professional landscaper? Here are five reasons why it's a smart investment. Improves Home Value Professional landscaping can improve the value of your home and property. According to HouseLogic, good landscaping can add up to 28% to the value of a residential home. … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Landscape for Spring
While there's still plenty of time left in the winter season, homeowners should begin preparing their lawn for the upcoming seasonal transition. Once the last winter “cold snap” has passed, temperatures will begin to rise, offering the perfect opportunity for plants and trees to emerge from … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Keeping Termites Out of Your Yard
Although small in size, termites are destructive pests that can jeopardize the structural integrity of your home. Statistics show that termites and other subterranean pests are responsible for roughly $30 billion worth of damage each year. And if you experience termite damage, you can expect to … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Lawn from Freezing
Most common grass varieties are able to withstand hot and cold temperatures. When the mercury drops too low, however, it can send them into shock. You can usually tell if your grass is suffering from frost damage by looking at the color. Cold-damaged grass tends to exhibit a brownish color while … [Read more...]