Imagine having your own source of fresh herbs and produce right at your fingertips. With your own personal garden, you can! Though winter may put a damper on your green thumb, causing your plants to go dormant and leaving you to rely on your local supermarket for your favorite fruits and veggies, that doesn’t always […]

While the winter weather has been very mild so far, it’s inevitable that the snow will arrive sooner or later! As we’ve mentioned in past posts, snow accumulation on your landscape can be very dangerous and even deadly to your grass and shrubs if not handled correctly. Before you find yourself gazing out the window […]

Although yesterday was the first official day of winter, the weather in the New England area has been fairly mild so far. That being said, you might be wondering if you still have time to plant a few more trees and shrubs before the brunt of winter hits. In short, the answer is yes! Generally […]

Winter is right around the corner and so are some of the biggest snowstorms of the season. While some might be anxiously anticipating a hearty snowfall and hoping for a white Christmas, others are dreading the damaging effects that snow can have on their perfectly manicured lawns! If you’re a member of the latter, don’t […]

Is your yard prepared for the first snow storm of the season? If not, here are three must-do tasks to accomplish before the snow begins to fall. Fertilize – The goal is to have your root systems fully fed by the time that winter rolls around. That way, roots will be more weather resistant and […]

Pruning is an important part of perpetuating the plant life cycle, but in order for it to be beneficial, the process must be perfect! Here are a few tips to help you hone your plant pruning skills before the trimming season arrives: Don’t fear the first cut. You might be looking at your shrubs worrying […]

It’s about that time of year when your yard work slows down for the winter, which means it’s time to pack away the outdoor power tools, like your lawn mower and trimmer. But, before you go and stash them in the shed for the season, here are five simple steps you should take to make […]

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 […]

Although the autumn leaves might look pretty strewn about your yard, it’s important to take the time to remove them before they damage your landscape. We know it might not be your favorite fall task, but we promise it’s all worth it in the end. Here are a few of the raking do’s and don’ts […]

The lawn mower – every lawn care fanatic’s best friend! But, did you ever wonder how such a fantastic invention came to be? Today, we honor the lawn mower with a brief introduction to its early history. Early lawn maintenance: Way before any advancements in lawn mowing and turf care were made, lawns in France were […]