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
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
Many horticulturists argue that recycling your autumn leaves as opposed to simply disposing of them is not only healthier for your lawn, but better for the environment. That’s why we put together a few suggestions on how to properly recycle your autumn leaves. Composting Fallen leaves are gold mines for nutrients, and composting is one… Continue Reading
During the summer months, you want your yard to look as good as possible. While many people often think to have lawn care and landscaping projects taken care of, it is equally important to ensure that your trees are healthy and free of insects and disease. To make sure that your trees are in top… Continue Reading
Do the trees in your yard need some TLC? It’s typically a good idea to do most of your heavy pruning just prior to winter, but you can do some light pruning in the summer to keep your trees looking their best as well. This time of year, you just need to be careful about… Continue Reading
Are you hesitant to plant trees in your yard because you are worried they might take up too much space on your property? There are some trees that will, unfortunately, take up more room than you might like. But there are also quite a few smaller trees that will enhance the look and feel of… Continue Reading
Transplanting shrubs and ornamental plants is fairly common, but sometimes it is desirable to transplant a mature tree as well. There are many reasons why a property owner may wish to move a mature tree, including new additions to a building, aesthetics, or because a tree is not thriving in the location where it was… Continue Reading
When you spread mulch around the base of a freshly-planted tree, you might be tempted to pile it high around the trunk. Many people believe they are doing the right thing and protecting the tree by doing this. However, you can actually kill a tree by piling mulch high around the base of the trunk.… Continue Reading
The winter season is approaching very quickly. Of course, we’re still getting some nice weather, but the Fall is pushing the cold front as of now. Before we know it, the cold weather will be upon us, and the possibility of snowstorms including ice and freezing temperatures rises. What does this have to do with… Continue Reading
There comes a time during your landscaping chores when you need to start trimming back or pruning the bushes or plants that have gotten out of hand. For one, it looks a little overgrown when you have all your bushes growing wildly, and it doesn’t make your yard look great. The other benefit of trimming… Continue Reading