Granted, most fertilizers used for lawn maintenance are pretty safe for both humans and pets as they are primarily made from non-toxic natural elements like potash, nitrogen, and phosphorus. This alluded safety, however, is variable. For instance, if you apply fertilizer on the grass in your yard then later on, your dog or cat comes [...]
Almost everyone agrees that Summer is the best time of the year. It is the season of the full sun and empty skies. Where people walk with smiles and fewer clothes. Where the flowers in the lawns and gardens come out in full bloom, nourishing both our eyes and noses. Just like with all good [...]
Maintaining your landscape is not as easy as it might seem. You may be tempted to do everything on your own, but this entails a lot of work. After mowing the lawn and pruning the shrubs, keeping your compound meticulously clean and in good condition is a continuous job best left to the professionals. Here [...]
In the olden days, lawn maintenance typically involved trudging behind a creaky mower for hours on end on a hot Saturday (or Sunday) afternoon. Often, the results were not satisfactory, despite all the profuse sweating and cursing that took place. Fortunately today, there are lots of lawn care companies with sophisticated equipment and skilled staff [...]
Despite the cold conditions, late winter is in fact the best time to prune your trees and shrubs. This is because most of the plants go into dormancy due to the cold weather, thus making it the ideal time to trim and shape your plants. Besides, pruning your yard during the cold season offers so [...]
Winter is always a gloomy time for those of us who like the outdoors. But as the saying goes, there is a silver lining for every dark cloud, and the long and dark winter days present an opportunity to try out some creative landscaping designs and ideas. And while the drab, and ultra-low temperatures mean [...]
If you are like most homeowners, you probably want your lawn to look neat throughout the year. While most people can keep their lawn properly maintained in all seasons, some lack the knowhow of lawn maintenance during the cold season. If you are wondering whether you should mow your lawn in the winter, then worry [...]
We all love summer here in the Northeast, and everything that it brings with it. The picnics, barbecues and sunbathing at the beach are just some of the few reasons why summer remains one of the best seasons to have fun with friends and spend time with your family. Nevertheless, as you enjoy the warm [...]
Summer is already here with us! However, as you plan for the holidays, you must not forget to take care of your lawns and gardens as well. Below are summer gardening tips that you can use to keep your garden green while cutting down on your water bills. Choose the right tools Most people [...]
Does your property's landscape have curb appeal? This type of aesthetic appeal does not only benefit businesses and office buildings but home properties too. A good landscape design can make a property look nice and raise its value too! This could mean selling it for more down the road. Home owners have the ability to [...]
