Biting into a juicy, sweet tomato in the middle of summer, a waft of fragrant basil leaves, the sound of splitting a snap pea in half; there’s nothing like enjoying fresh food grown in your own garden. Growing a vegetable garden or an edible garden (one that includes herbs and alliums) is a simple way… Read more »
Gardening seems rather simple in theory—prepare the soil, plant, water, sunlight, watch your plants grow. Turns out, there are a lot of important elements that go into gardening that are often overlooked. Here are some of the most common gardening mistakes and how to avoid them! Planting without planning It’s common for gardeners to make… Read more »
Outdoor landscape lighting should be built to persevere through all seasons. But it doesn’t hurt to continue regular maintenance checks! Now that it’s winter, there are certain steps every homeowner should take to ensure that their outdoor landscape lighting is performing to the best of its ability and stays protected against the cold. Here are… Read more »
The winter means we can take a break from our normal lawn care routine. We already fertilized in the fall and there’s no need to mow, so that means we can sit back and relax until spring! However, while you’re taking a leave of absence from your lawn care, your lawn is battling cold temperatures… Read more »
A beautiful lawn doesn’t just appear overnight. It needs constant maintenance, a solid watering schedule, and some room to breathe—yes, your lawn needs to breathe! Aeration is vital to achieve and maintain a healthy lawn because it breaks up the compacted soil and allows for better circulation of air, water and nutrients. Luckily, there are… Read more »
The signature smell of fresh brewed coffee wakes us up and fuels our day. However, we are not the only ones that benefit from coffee. There are ways to make even your garden thrive with the one part of coffee we usually dispose of: coffee grounds! Here are four ways to put coffee grounds to… Read more »
You may be thinking, “why should I fertilize during the season where my lawn is covered with dead leaves and—soon enough—snow?” We totally get it; however, you’re thinking short-term. Fertilizing your lawn this fall will help you achieve your lawn care long-term goals, successfully strengthening your plants and overall landscaping before winter. In turn, you… Read more »
When we’re working on our lawns, we often focus heavily on the quality of the lawn itself, rather than its organization. But that latter part is key. Where a garden or lawn ends, and the next section of your back or front yard begins, is known as a lawn’s edge, and its maintenance, otherwise… Read more »
This is one thing we hear from our customers all the time: my grass is yellow, and I don’t know what to do. It is all too common for grass to turn yellow, yet it happens for a variety of reasons. Luckily, there are certain steps you can take to get your lawn back to… Read more »
After finding your perfect layout and enjoying the many benefits that come with landscape lighting, homeowners often forget about maintenance! By checking in on your outdoor lights and taking the time to properly clean and fix them, it can help stave off expensive repairs later. Here are a few things that you can do to… Read more »
Cutting the grass on your lawn can seem like an easy task—you just have to make sure it’s cut every so often, right? Well there’s actually a process to finding and maintaining the right height for the grass on your lawn. Some designs require different measurements, and certain species carry various demands. Not to mention,… Read more »
Many homeowners underestimate how important curb appeal is. The best part? Little changes can make a huge difference! In fact, all homeowners should consider ways to improve curb appeal in order to increase the value of their home. Whether or not you’re looking to sell, it’s good to implement some changes which will boost your… Read more »
