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Freeze Warning: 5 Tips for Protecting Your Plants in Cold Weather
The first freeze warning is coming. A freeze warning happens when the temperature threatens to drop below 32-degrees Fahrenheit. The water inside the plants is in danger of freezing, causing the plant cells to burst. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to...
10 Must-Read Tips for Planting Bulbs this Fall
Planting bulbs is fast, easy, and nearly foolproof. Are you ready to fill your garden with beautiful bulbs that bloom in the spring, summer, and fall? Here are ten tips for planting bulbs this fall. 1. Choose Quality Bulbs Start with high-quality bulbs that are plump...
Fall Landscape Tasks: Great Fall Lawn Care Brings Green Spring Lawns
It’s time to start thinking about preparing your lawn and landscape for colder temps. By completing essential gardening tasks in the fall, your plants and lawn will be prepared for the winter and have everything they need when spring returns. Here’s a list of fall...
What Type of Mulch Is Right for My Landscape or Garden?
Do you want a healthy landscape or garden? Add mulch. Mulch is essential to retain moisture, reduce or eliminate weed growth, maintain soil temperature, and more. Whether you’re mulching for the first time or it’s an annual routine, your success depends on choosing...
Tips on How to Prevent and Kill Fire Ants in Your Yard
When fire ants invade your yard, there’s no time to sit on the sidelines. You have to hit them hard and fast. By the time you see their mounds, they’ve been hard at work for months mounting a ground assault overtaking your lawn from below. Here’s the secret for how to...
Guide to Summer Lawn Care: Be the Envy of the Neighborhood
The secret to a successful summer lawn is tackling the right steps at the right time. Learn what your yard needs to look its best. Use this guide to summer lawn care to transform your lawn into the envy of the neighborhood. Guide to Summer Lawn Care Mow High A...
How June Bugs Damage Landscaping and What to Do About It
June bugs are harmless to people since they don’t bite or sting. However, they aren’t so safe for your landscape. What exactly are they, how do June Bugs damage landscaping, and how can you lessen the impact? What are June Bugs? June bugs are beetles in the scarab...
3 Secrets to Keeping a Healthy Summer Lawn All Season
Summer heat is almost here. You know what that means, right? It’s baking time for your lawn, but it always seems like a couple of yards in the neighborhood seem to escape the inevitable. How? Here are three secrets to help you keep a healthy summer lawn and be the...
4 Common Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid for a Beautiful Lawn
Landscaping is easy. Just head over to your local home and garden store, grab some plants you like, a couple of bags of mulch, a few garden tools, and you’re all set. Right? If only it were that easy. If you’re planning to DIY your flowerbeds and lawn, here are four...
5 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn for You and the Environment
Did you know that your lawn’s health can positively affect the environment? In honor of National Lawn Care Month, let’s discover all the many benefits of a healthy lawn. Here are five ways your turfgrass helps you and the environment. Adds Value to Your Home One of...
5 Tips for National Lawn Care Month
April is National Lawn Care Month! April is the time to bring awareness to the benefits of a healthy lawn and how you can take better care of it. What Can You Do for Your Lawn? The answer is, quite a bit! Use this time to prepare your grass for the summer ahead. Your...
How to Determine if Zoysia the Right Grass for My Lawn
Have you been asking yourself “Is zoysia the right grass for my lawn?” Let’s take a look at why some homeowners choose it in the first place. Then, see our checklist to determine if zoysia is the grass you need for your home. Why Zoysia? Homeowners choose...