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Attracting Pollinators: National Garden Week
Buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and zooming hummingbirds are fun to watch. But they do more than entertain. They help fuel life. Pollinators carry pollen to other plants to create seeds and reproduce. Without these helpful insects, nothing would grow. Attracting...
How to Turn on the Sprinkler System this Spring Season
Winter is over, and Spring is here. That means it's almost time to turn on the sprinkler so your lawn and garden can get the water they need to flourish. When should I reopen my irrigation system? Opening your sprinkler system depends largely on the weather...
3 Common Causes of Winter Lawn Damage
Winter isn’t an easy time for humans or plants. The snow, freezing temperatures, dry wind, and hungry critters can all take their toll on dormant yards, causing winter lawn damage. When the snow melts, if you begin to see large parts of dying or dead turf emerge, you...
Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring: February To-Do List
We may have six more weeks of winter, according to Punxsutawney Phil, but don’t let that discourage you if you’re ready to see spring weather. He’s been wrong before! In the meantime, get your lawn ready for spring with this February to-do list. Check Your Trees...
7 Reasons Lawn Care is the Perfect Gift
Are you looking for a holiday gift that’s unique and thoughtful? We have a great idea for you. Give them a beautiful lawn! Landscaping and lawn care is the perfect gift. Who would love a gift like this? Well, we think anyone. But here is a list of the...
Pet Waste Removal Made Easy
Scooping poop will never be a fun job. But these nine tips should help make pet waste removal a bit easier. Establish a Cleanup Schedule Picking up after your dog each time he goes to the bathroom is ideal but too hard to keep up with for many homeowners. A more...
Easy Lawn Care Resolutions for the New Year for a Beautiful Lawn
The New Year is here! For many, that means new resolutions and goals. While eating healthier or getting more exercise are great goal-setting areas, imagine how amazing your lawn would look if you include it in your resolutions? Here are five easy lawn care resolutions...
6 Berry-Producing Plants that Support Winter Wildlife
Berry-producing plants add a wonderful splash of color to any landscaping while providing birds with food for the winter. Check out these berry-producing plants. Berry-Producing Plants Most shrubs and trees produce fruit of some kind that typically ripen in late fall...
Best Types of Grass for Warm Climates
What are the best types of grass for your home? It depends on your location. With more than a dozen grasses to choose from for your lawn, turf grasses fall into two basic categories, warm-season grass, and cool-season grass. Let’s look at the best grass types for warm...
9 Best Fall Container Plant Ideas
Fall is a great time to experiment with container gardens. You can easily move them around to change the look of an area, yard, landscaping, or porch. Here are some of the best fall container plant ideas to add color and life to your home’s exterior. Fall...
15 Indoor Plants Anyone Can Grow. No Green Thump Needed!
Busy life, but still love the idea of having live plants in your home? We’ve got you covered. In honor of National Indoor Plant Week, we put together a list of some easy, indoor plants anyone can grow. 15 Indoor Plants Anyone Can Grow With an endless variety of...
9 Tips to Keeping a Pet-Friendly Yard
Tomorrow is National Dog Day. What better way to celebrate our furry, four-legged friends than to share tips for a pet-friendly yard? 9 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Yard Here are nine ways to make your yard a safe and beautiful dog haven. Chose Plants Wisely Choose...