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
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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
How to Care for Evergreen Trees and Shrubs
Evergreen trees and shrubs are beloved for their year-round foliage and graceful appearance. When they are planted in the right place, maintenance requirements can be low. Evergreen tree maintenance requires careful watering and mulching, occasional fertilizing, and pruning. Read on… Read More
How to Protect Your Trees and Shrubs from Snow and Ice Damage
As January moves in, winter grows stronger. With increased winter weather, your trees and shrubs can be impacted by falling snow and heavy ice formations. These winter events can have negative consequences, but there are actions you can take to… Read More
Put Your Garden Soil to Bed for the Winter
Once soil temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the biological activity within the soil will significantly slow down. The lifeforms within the soil will hibernate through the winter. During winter, the soil is not expected to improve or change, yet… Read More
Got Cute Pets? Enter Scientific Plant Service’s Holiday Photo Contest!
The holiday season inspires our team at Scientific Plant Service to give back to the community we appreciate so much. Because we love animals, we are running a contest from December 9th through Thursday, December 19th, for the best holiday… Read More
What to Know About Pruning Ornamental Plants
Plant pruning is the removal of undesirable portions of a plant. The dormant season is a great time to assess your plants and determine whether any pruning is required. Pruning is an excellent way to clear your plants of infected,… Read More
Bermudagrass Athletic Field Basic Program
Last week we discussed cool-season turf athletic field management. Bermudagrass (warm season) athletic fields are becoming more popular in our area. Following is a basic program that will put your bermudagrass athletic fields in good condition.