SEASONAL LAWN CARE: FROM FALL TO WINTER If you want to sustain your lawn and garden through fall and winter, you must take care of it. Seasonal cleaning, for instance, is one of many essential steps to keeping the lawn healthy. Fall often has a drastic impacts on the garden that the winter further aggravates. […]
Author: Tiffany Hepburn
3 Garden Features That Increase Home Value
Some homeowners make creating a zen-like garden for the house a priority. Others think that it’s just a waste of useful space. However, a lot of homeowners actually don’t have such a choice to decide on, simply due to the lack of space outdoors. Whatever the case, more and more homeowners and home seekers prefer […]
Fall Treatment for Lawn
Fall is a great time to prepare your lawn for the spring. The grass will be preparing to go dormant, which means the cooler weather will help the grass roots grow stronger and deeper. This fortifies the grass for the hot days ahead by fortifying its ability to reach more deeply for adequate moisture. Here […]
How Much Time Can You Save by Hiring a Lawn Care Service?
If you’re hesitating about going to the expense of hiring a lawn care service, you might want to consider all the benefits these experts can bring you—including time savings. Let’s talk about some of the ways that hiring a lawn care service can save you precious hours and money that you can devote to other […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Lawn Care
Some homeowners think that, once they’ve raked the leaves and the first winter frost sets in, their work is done for the season. Unless you want a lackluster lawn, this could not be more wrong! Don’t panic, though; it really is true that you can relax for the winter, just like most of the plants […]
Winter Lawn Maintenance in Texas
Winter lawn maintenance can require a bit more than usual here in North Texas, where our winters tend to be mild. Plants, including turf grass, typically go dormant at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. But we all know low temperatures can be inconsistent in this region. In addition to occasional winter growth, there are a few […]
Best 16 Inch Chainsaws for Your Landscaping Projects
We all know the usual suspects when it comes to basic lawn and gardening tools: rake, hose, lawn mower, edger, clippers, maybe a trowel and a set of gloves, a shovel for heavier jobs, a chainsaw… -A chainsaw? Yep. For the avid do-it-yourselfer, a chainsaw of some type is a must for landscaping projects. If […]
When Do I Stop Fertilizing in the Fall or Winter?
Most homeowners who’ve spent the time and care to cultivate a gorgeous lawn will know that their grass is at least somewhat dependent on a fertilization schedule in order to remain verdant. Even native species need added nutrients once in awhile to compensate for other environmental factors, such as soil and climate variations. On one […]
Fall Perennials to Plant in Your Garden
Some gardeners thing of fall as the time to wind things down and prepare for the winter frost. However, if you crave an abundance of fresh color and fragrance in your fall landscape, you really do have some great choices. Opting for perennials is a gift that keeps on giving, as they not only last […]
Planting Shrubs to Enhance Your Landscape
For those with a green thumb, working with plants is a source of true joy. Shrubs are a beautiful way to add texture and dimension to your yard. They’re often used to enhance the aesthetics along fence lines and outer walls, and can even be used to create natural barriers in your landscape. If you’ve […]