If you are at home with your children during the pandemic, there are ways you can find time to improve your landscape for spring while simultaneously engaging and educating your children. You can take the time now to plant a… Read More
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The Rewarding Connection Between Healthy Soil and Serotonin
If you have ever felt less anxious, less stressed, and generally happier after spending some time in your garden, there is a scientific reason for this. The Mycobacterium vaccae, which are present in healthy soil, has been proven to alter… Read More
The Health Benefits of 4 Edible Weeds Found in Your Maryland Lawn
As spring weather moves in, you may notice several weeds sprouting up on your lawn. But did you know that many of these weeds are edible? Yes, you may be able to repurpose those pesky weeds for your own culinary… Read More
4 De-Stressing Benefits of Your Family Yard
While adults are working from home and kids are finishing their school years online, and everyone feels the anxiety of the uncertain times we live in, it is more important than ever to appreciate the benefits of your family yard…. Read More
4 Tips for Maintaining a Green Lawn
The dreary weather of the fall and winter seasons may have caused your lawn to become less than what it could be. With the return of warm temperatures and more sunshine, you probably want your yard to look as green… Read More
The 9 Benefits of Mulching Your Garden
Well-tended landscapes require proper and careful mulching. Mulch acts as a protective barrier around plants and bare soil. This barrier can consist of a variety of decomposing organic materials, including wood chips, pine needles, and straw or non-organic materials like… Read More
Preparing Your Spring Lawn Care Checklist
Year-round lawn and landscape care can make your turf strong, green, and healthy. To practice good lawn and landscape care, you should pay special attention to your soil, as this is where your turf receives its nutrients and establishes healthy… Read More
How to Tell if Your Lawn Has Compacted Soil
A thick, green, and lush lawn is an excellent addition to any home. Unfortunately, when the soil that lawn is rooted in becomes compacted, it can become extremely challenging for turfgrass to grow in your yard. Compacted soil can have… Read More
Weekly and Long-Term Lawn Care for Rain-Soaked Yards
In Maryland, rain is a year-round annoyance. While grass in the spring and summer benefits from a healthy amount of rain, when your lawn becomes saturated with water, your grass can suffer. While there are not many lawn care tasks… Read More
How to Control Common Winter Tree and Shrub Pests
While the dormant winter season is often seen as a time to take a break from full-time landscape care, there are still a few maintenance measures that are important. In particular, pests can still harm your trees and shrubs during… Read More
5 Common Lawn Care Misconceptions
Despite the variety of lawn care programs available and the development of safe lawn care practices, many people still hold misconceptions about what lawn care is and what it can do for their landscape. These lawn care misconceptions can prevent… Read More