Although your lawn is dormant during the winter and enjoying some much-needed rest, winter weather and other factors may still affect your lawn. An abundance of snow, in particular, can potentially lead to unique consequences. It helps to be aware… Read More
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What You Can Do For Your Landscape in February
There are still six more weeks of winter on the calendar, but before you know it, spring will be arriving again, and your lawn and landscape needs will increase dramatically. To avoid extensive lawn and landscape care upon the arrival… Read More
The Causes of Winter Damage to Trees
Although trees are often strong and resilient, and dormant throughout the winter, they can suffer damage just like anything else from the harsh winter weather. The frost, ice, and dry air of the winter months can take a toll on… Read More
Tips for Watering Trees in Winter
Although your trees lay dormant during the winter, they are not immune to the effects of the cold and dry conditions. Trees do experience the stress of harsh winter weather, and most often, a lack of water will do the… Read More
What Can I Do Over the Winter to Prepare My Lawn for Next Year?
Lawn care doesn’t have to stop during the winter. Although your turf may be dormant, there are some steps you can take to prepare your lawn and make sure that you begin the spring ready to provide your lawn with… Read More
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Lawn
While many people may make personal new year’s resolutions, you can also set some for your home and lawn. There are often many ways homeowners can improve their lawn’s health and boost their landscape’s appearance in the next year. Making… Read More
What You Can Do for Ice-Covered Trees and Shrubs
Icicles may look picturesque hanging from your trees and shrubs, but they can cause quite a bit of lasting damage. Fortunately, there are small tasks you can do to protect your trees and shrubs from ice damage or help them… Read More
Common Winter Lawn Damage and How to Avoid It
There are a few different types of winter damage that lawns may suffer during the winter. You may not even be aware of this damage until the ground thaws and snow disappears in spring. Problems like snow mold, voles, crown… Read More
How to Protect Young Evergreen Trees and Shrubs from Winter Burn
If you have relatively young or newly planted evergreen trees and shrubs on your property, you may think that they are thriving through the ice and snow of winter. However, sometimes when warmer weather comes back in spring, evergreen foliage… Read More
The Benefits of Landscapes
It is easy to appreciate well-managed lawns and landscapes, but you may not know that their real value goes much deeper. Taking care to manage your landscape, and maintain healthy grass, trees, flowers, and shrubs, can make a huge difference… Read More
The Truth Behind Late Fall Seeding Myths
Many homeowners may be reluctant to seed their lawn in the fall. They may worry that waiting until late fall to begin seeding will mean that their lawn will not fully benefit from new growth. The truth is that late… Read More
Preparing Your Trees and Shrubs for Winter
Although trees will remain dormant through winter, they are not immune to the cold and dry conditions. Although they may not show it, trees do experience the stress of harsh winter weather. A lack of water does the most damage,… Read More