Winter weather conditions can be harsh in the New England, making winter lawn diseases far and few between. The disease that you actually have to worry about is that which erupts just before or after the winter months. As your grass shifts from growth to dormancy in fall and back again in spring, it becomes […]
Did you know that when you bag and throw away your lawn clippings you’re actually throwing away a valuable lawn care resource? Instead, mulch, or mix grass clippings back into the soil to make the most out of your lawn mowing maintenance. The point is, if you’re not mulching, you’re missing out, and we’re here […]
Summer days are dwindling and you may have even noticed that some leaves are already beginning to show signs of fall. Before you know it, the trees will be bare, the air will be crisp, and your lawn will be covered in a crunchy sea of yellow, orange and brown leaves. In order to set […]
When it comes to lawn care, there are so many options on the market from professional-grade DIY tools and products, to the many professional landscape maintenance businesses in your area. With so many different alternatives, it’s difficult to choose the perfect lawn maintenance plan and professional to suit your specific needs. That’s why we made […]
Performing landscape maintenance is hard and potentially dangerous work. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that nearly 70,000 people are injured doing yard work each year. We want you to be as safe as can be while you work in your yard, so here are a few tips to keep in mind […]
Every living thing experiences stress, even your lawn! With so many different changes in weather and yard usage in the summer, it’s easy for your poor lawn to become stressed and stop growing. Here are a few ways that you can help keep your lawn stress-free this summer: Reduce foot traffic. Everyone loves to sink […]
Caring for your landscape can sometimes be pretty pricey. Between purchasing lawn care products, paying utility bills and maintaining lawn mowers and necessary tools, you may be spending more money than you actually have to. Here are a few tips to help you perform lawn maintenance more efficiently and cut costs on lawn care overall: […]
Like most homeowners, you probably put a lot of money and effort into keeping a lush lawn, but even with the most precise maintenance plan there is always room for damage and disease to take hold. Lawn damage typically has three main causes: injury, stress or deficiency. To help you troubleshoot your lawn’s illness, here […]
Besides sunlight and ample water, your lawn needs some nutrients as well. Fertilizing properly can give your lawn the extra fuel it needs to grow green and full, but fertilizing improperly can be harmful to your lawn, your family and your pets. To make sure you’re on the right track the next time you set […]
Lawn burn, or fertilizer burn is caused by using or overusing a specific type of fertilizer. According to Scotts, years ago people primarily used fast-release, agriculture-grade fertilizers to feed their landscapes. However, these products were extremely rich in nitrogen, giving the microbes within the soil a hard time breaking it all down. In an effort […]
