Advantages of Cordless Lawn Care Equipment

Advantages of Cordless Lawn Care Equipment

With gas prices rising and more and more homeowners trying to make environmentally friendly choices, maybe it is time to think about cordless lawn care equipment. Technology has come a long way from the electric mower with the cumbersome 100 foot extension cord of years past. Cordless models are cleaner, quieter, odorless, don’t require oil and spark plug changes and are easy to start. Read more

Summer Lawn Care Tips

Who doesn’t want a beautiful lush green lawn that is the envy of the neighborhood this summer? No need to hire a professional lawn care service company this Summer. It is easier and less time consuming than you think. Follow these simple steps this summer and your lawn will be perfect for cookouts or a game of soccer with the kids. Read more

10 Myths About Lawn Care

Myth #1: Watering lawns every day is critical (especially in the sweltering heat of summer) to keep them looking green.

Water is critical for the health of your grass. Without enough water, grass can’t get the nutrients it needs for reproduction and growth. In fact most grasses do best with deep watering (1 to 1.5 inches including rainfall) once a week rather than a light watering everyday. Buy a rain gauge or mark an old soup can to make it easier to tell how much water your lawn needs every week. Read more

Preventing and Controlling Crabgrass

Crabgrass (Digitaria spp) is one of the most common weeds in American lawns. It is a warm-season annual weed which means it reproduces by seed and is killed off in the fall by frost. Crabgrass is not shade tolerant, and grows best in full, hot sun. Read more

Growing Tomatoes

No homegrown vegetable tastes more delicious or is grown by more gardeners in the US than the tomato. Although technically a fruit, Lycopersicon spp, is an essential part of the summer vegetable garden. Read more

Don’t Get Burned - Prevent Scorched Grass

Preventing Burned Grass

The most common cause of burned grass is too much nitrogen, often caused by excess fast release nitrogen fertilizer or dog urine. Here are a few things to keep in mind when applying fertilizer to your lawn and/or if you are a pet owner. Read more

I Heart Peonies

My love of peonies began after I used deep red peonies in my wedding bouquet. The beautiful deep red ruffled petals along with Black Magic roses, Black Parrot and Rocco tulips tied with a beautiful antique jacquard was one of the favorite details in my wedding. My maid of honor surprised me while I was on my honeymoon and pressed a number of the flowers so I could enjoy the bouquet forever. Read more