How to Take Care of Holiday Poinsettias
Poinsettias are the highest selling flower in the U.S. with 34 million pieces sold every year for an estimated $144 million. To put things into perspective, the second most popular plant is Easter Lilies, whose turnover is around $22 million. The holiday seasons, especially the Christmas holidays, see the highest Poinsettia tips and it’s not hard to see why. Holiday [...]
Helpful Tips for Lawn Renovation
Maintaining a lush, green lawn requires proactive maintenance and many property owners are increasingly realizing the importance of maintaining their lawns themselves. But although it saves you a lot of money in the long run, doing your own lawn care can be a daunting task if you are not well versed with weed control, watering techniques, soil erosion, and other [...]
How Are Cooler Temperatures Affecting Your Lawn?
In these times of changing weather patterns, it is quite common for overly warm spring seasons to be followed by winter-like temperatures, both of which affect plants in different ways. In particular, the warm temperatures of spring, which sometimes come early, nudge most plants, including turfgrasses, to start growing and greening. However, the increasingly cold intervals between spring and summer [...]
Autumn Aeration and Seeding Tips
We all want a bright green lawn, but after a harsh summer or winter, your turf is likely to be a little dull, thin, and patchy. Fortunately, fall is here and the cooler fall weather can create the most favorable conditions for your lawn. To revitalize your grass, consider aerating and overseeding or creating holes to plant fresh seedlings. Here [...]
How to Get Your Shrubs and Trees Ready for the End of Summer
As the summer season draws to a close, it is vital to prepare your shrubs for the fall temperatures. While the hot summer temperatures can benefit your trees and shrubs, prolonged exposure can also pose a threat to the health and performance of your plants. As such, you need to ramp up the maintenance and care of your plants to [...]
How to Repair Your Lawn After a Summer Drought
Every year, the summer comes with scorching heat and some rainfall. However, the showers that are experienced during this season normally don’t last long and the drought soon ensues. In extreme weather conditions such as these, maintaining a well-manicured lawn can undoubtedly be a complicated process. There are certain parts of the United States where drought poses a major problem [...]
