The edges of your lawn speak volume about your home's landscape. If the grass is overgrown, or if it's filled with weeds, it will look messy and unkempt. With a little work, however, you can tidy up the edges of your lawn. Control Loose Soil First, make sure the edges are well-defined, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Why Grass Keeps Dying in the Same Area
Have you noticed one or more spots in your lawn where grass simply fails to grow? Even if the rest of your lawn has a lush green color, there may be other, small areas plagued with a brown color. Unfortunately, it's difficult to create a healthy, attractive landscape when your lawn has patches of … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Your Lawn Ready for Fall
With fall just right around the corner, you should use this opportunity to prepare your lawn for the upcoming seasonal transition. Fall, as you may know, marks the end of summer. Temperatures typically decline and the days become shorter. These effects can stress grass and plants, leaving them to … [Read more...]
Trees Growing Next to Your House: What You Should Know
Trees, like most plant life, have a mind of their own. Their roots will grow towards areas of the least resistance, which may include the side of your home. As a homeowner, seeing the tip of a tree's root structure growing towards your home can be concerning. Conventional wisdom should tell … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do With Grass Clippings
Depending on the size of your yard, you may have a substantial amount of grass clippings leftover after mowing the lawn. While most homeowners simply dump them in a discreet area, such as the adjacent woods, there are other possible applications for grass clippings. So, the next time you mow your … [Read more...]