Summer is one of the best seasons to enjoy warm weather with long, sunny days. However, the scorching summer heat can sometimes affect vegetation, causing severe damage to your lawn. As such, if you want to enjoy your summer on a lush green lawn, several measures can help keep it in good shape. Water [...]
Weeds are opportunistic plants that can grow in many places like from sidewalks, lawns, along expressways, and below the gutters. So what conditions favor the growth of weeds? And how can you keep them at bay? Well, read on to learn more. Where Do Weeds Grow? Weeds require favorable temperatures and sufficient moisture levels [...]
Having a shady lawn around your home gives you a perfect spot to unwind during a hot summer. But in highly shady conditions, the grass underneath will have weak roots and stunted growth, leaving behind a patchy and thin grass cover. Luckily, you can apply organic material, aerate the soil, or plant shade-tolerant ground covers [...]
With spring just about to set in, many homeowners will be looking for ways to care for their trees and ensure their lawns remain healthy and pristine during the warm months. In this post, we share some useful tips on caring for your trees during the spring so that they are in good shape ahead [...]
Rust lawn disease is a common fungal disease that affects many turf-grass species. This typically happens in late summer, early fall, and during periods of dry weather. The disease causes the blades of grass to change color from green to orange-yellow, making them appear like they are coated with rust. Read on to learn how [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
