Winter is the time of year when plants, including your lawn, go dormant. When the plants are dormant, they are more resistant to harsh weather conditions and can more easily survive into spring. However, that doesn’t mean the plants are… Read More
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How to Protect Shrubs From Winter Damage
Shrubs are an important component of your landscape, providing visual structure and perhaps even colorful flowers and foliage throughout the year. However, the coldest months of the year can be challenging for your landscape – and shrubs are no exception…. Read More
The Impact of Cold Weather on Your Lawn
Every season has a particular impact on the health and appearance of your lawn. How does winter and its cold weather impact your landscape? Winter can be challenging, especially when you factor in extended periods of snow and ice. Freezing… Read More
Can Morning Frosts Damage Your Lawn?
Your morning lawn covered in white frosty tips and a rising mist may look picturesque, but it can be a stressful sight for those with a recently established lawn. Are these morning frosts going to damage your lawn? Fortunately, frost… Read More
Can You Plant Trees in the Winter?
When the weather gets cold, you may wonder which landscaping updates, if any, can still occur. For instance, can you plant trees in winter? The simplest answer is yes, but it depends on the type of tree and your climate… Read More
Five Evergreen Tree Care Tips for Year-Round Health
Evergreen trees are beautiful landscape fixtures, especially in the fall and winter when the deciduous trees lose their leaves. The lush, green appearance of evergreens stands out, but they require particular care to maintain their beautiful appearance and year-round strength…. Read More
Five Myths About Cold Weather Lawn Care
As cold weather arrives this November, there are still things you can do to ensure your lawn remains healthy throughout the year – even during its dormant period. There are many myths out there about cold weather lawn care; myths… Read More
How to Prepare Your Landscape for Winter
As cold weather approaches and those icy nights last longer, it’s time to consider what your landscape needs to prepare for winter. It is essential to think about how to prepare your landscape for winter so that it experiences minimal… Read More
Tips for Managing Fallen Leaves on Your Landscape
As fall progresses, more and more leaves will fall onto your landscape. While these leaves may look lovely with their warm autumnal colors, you must decide what should be done about the leaves that cover your grass and garden beds…. Read More
Dormant Grass: How You Can Spot and Care For It
Dormant grass is not dead but is just sleeping. Dormancy is your grass’s way of conserving energy during times of extreme weather, including the coldest times of winter. When your lawn enters dormancy, the leaves can turn brown and appear… Read More
Fall Landscaping Tips: Avoid These Mistakes
Now that fall has arrived, it’s time to start tending to your landscape and provide it with the care it needs before winter dormancy. The care you apply now can influence how your grass, shrubs, and trees bounce back next… Read More
Seeding Your Lawn in October
Your lawn may go dormant in winter, but you still have time in October to seed any bare patches and prepare for the growth of a thicker, greener lawn in spring. Seeding your lawn in October is often better than… Read More