These days, everyone is looking for little ways to go green around the house. You can make your lawn and garden more environmentally friendly this year with these handy tips: Leave Grass Cuttings Instead of raking the lawn after you mow, you can save yourself some time and effort while protecting the environment by leaving… Continue Reading
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Why You Should Remove Dead Trees on Your Property ASAP
At their best, trees can be a welcome addition that adds beauty to any backyard. But when they die or are in the process of dying, removing them as soon as possible is of paramount importance. Dead and dying trees can do quite a bit of damage to your home and surrounding property. If you… Continue Reading
Don’t Make These Mulching Mistakes in Your Garden
With springtime in full swing, you may be preparing to freshen up your flowerbeds with new plantings and a healthy layer of mulch. In addition to giving your garden a neat, finished appearance, mulch also offers important practical benefits, preventing weed growth and helping the soil retain moisture. If you’re not careful with your mulching… Continue Reading
Importance of Landscaping in the Spring
Spring is finally here, even though the weather still may not seem like it. The warmer weather is coming soon though, which means it is time to start thinking about cleaning up your yard before the summer season. It can be difficult to handle all of the landscaping yourself, especially if you have a large… Continue Reading
How to Help Trees and Shrubs Recover From Winter Damage
At this point in the season, you may be concerned about the effect all this harsh winter weather is having on your landscaping. The good news is, healthy trees and shrubs are pretty resilient, so you shouldn’t have to worry too much about most of the plantings on your property. If you’re still worried about… Continue Reading
Keep the Winter Birds Warm This Season
Although some of the birds in Connecticut fly south for the winter, plenty of other species stick around and hunker down for the coldest months of the year. Look out your window and you might spot cardinals, finches and even woodpeckers foraging for food around your home. This time of year is hard for the… Continue Reading
How Can Snow Benefit Your Lawn and Garden?
In our area, it’s no secret that snow can cause some serious landscaping issues. If heavy snow sits on tree branches for too long, for example, it can cause them to snap under all the extra weight. The good news is, snow can also be good for your lawn and garden in some regards. Here… Continue Reading
Aerate and Overseed in the Fall for a Healthier Lawn
Is your lawn looking a little worn-out this fall? It’s not uncommon for soil to get compacted over the summer, which can cause grasses to dry out and turn brown. It’s also not unusual for grass to stop growing in certain areas right before the temperature takes a nosedive in the winter. If you want… Continue Reading
Get Your Yard Ready for Winter With These Helpful Tips
Many people don’t spend a whole lot of time preparing their lawns for the winter months. As a result, they have to work twice as hard in the spring to make their properties look presentable. You can avoid having to do this by taking care of your lawn this fall and getting it ready for… Continue Reading
Avoid These Common Mowing Mistakes to Maintain a Healthy Lawn
Mowing is an essential part of any lawn care routine, but if you’re not careful you can wind up doing more harm than good to the grass on your property. Today we’ll look at a few common mowing mistakes homeowners make that leave their lawns looking less than their best. Bagging Grass Clippings This practice… Continue Reading