Did you know that professional landscaping protects water quality? Professionally planned landscapes can reduce nitrate leaching from the soil into the water supply and also reduce water runoff. This keeps phosphorus and other toxins out of waterways and also keeps septic systems healthy.
Are you concerned that your lawn is the brownest or yellowest on the block? If the store brand fertilizers you’ve been using just aren’t cutting it, let’s talk about how we may be able to breathe new life into your lawn.
Why hire a lawn care contractor? Because, when it's sunny and gorgeous outside, you'd rather be with friends and family instead of working hard all alone in your yard. Of course, you still want a beautiful lawn, so a lawn care contractor can take care of your lawn while you enjoy the little free time you have each week.
Primarily, Japanese gardens and landscape designs derive their beauty from mixing and blending contrasting elements. In addition to natural plants and surroundings, a Japanese garden will often include sand, rocks, water, and ornaments such as lanterns, bridges, and bamboo fences.
Were you aware that dead and dying trees can provide sustenance for termites? Although termites aren't attracted by sight or smell, when they encounter a free meal, they go back to the nest and invite all their friends.
Do you know when the first reel lawn mower was invented? It was 1830 when an English engineer named Edwin Budding patented it. The first patent in the U.S. for a reel lawn mower was obtained in 1868 by Amariah M. Hills of Connecticut.
If you are planning on upgrading your home’s appearance, you know that landscaping can be a physically demanding and difficult challenge. Why not hire the professionals to do the job for you?
What's trending in landscape design? "Low-maintenance gardens, drought-tolerant plants and less turfgrass have become the norm in landscape design," writes HGTV.
Organic yard treatment is something that can not only make your lawn more beautiful, but it can also prevent some of the negative effects of more traditional chemical lawn treatments and is safer for your pets and children.
Did you know that suburban soils typically do not have a sufficient quantity of nutrients? Thus, proper lawn fertilization is needed to provide the additional nutrition that’s essential for lawn growth, health, and vigor.
If your corporate location has grounds that can be put to better use, proper use of hardscape materials can help define areas for specific purposes. With well-placed walls at the right height and wandering walkways, your employees will have relaxing break and lunch areas available to them.
Chinese and Japanese bonsai are very different in style, with Chinese style trees being more freeform and trained mainly by pruning, whilst Japanese trees are meticulously groomed and shaped, appearing more natural.
Choosing to go organic is on many minds today. One perhaps unexpected way to do that is to consider how your lawn is treated. There are amendments and fertilizers that can be used without causing any damage to the environment- and your lawn will still look fantastic.
Did you know that your lawn can actually help you breathe better? It accomplishes this by releasing oxygen while absorbing carbon dioxide, ozone, and hydrogen fluoride simultaneously.
Did you know that every yard or individual property is part of a larger ecosystem? A professional landscaping contractor will be able to understand the macrocosm and microcosm of your property to design the best possible layout and optimize plant selection for your area.
Do you know that the soothing sounds produced by fountains or other water elements are highly beneficial for your health? Studies have shown that the soothing sound of flowing water from fountains reduces stress levels.
Did you know that the organic chemist Justus von Liebig is known as the Father of the Fertilizer Industry? He pinpointed the mineral elements plants need to grow (such as nitrogen), leading to the development of chemical fertilizer compositions to enhance plant growth.
Japanese maple, momiji, pine, and matsu, are common favorite trees in a Japanese landscape or garden. They are pruned to keep harmony with the environment, and are valued for their beauty and strength.
The National Gardening Association took a survey in 2010 to determine how much the average household spends on lawn and gardening activities. The final tally was $363 per household per year. When you garden organically, your first year's outlay may be more, but the beauty of this system is that your lawn and garden will eventually become more self-sustaining -- and inexpensive to maintain.
Landscaping is something that many neighborhoods have come to take quite seriously. It’s not easy to get that perfect, green lawn- and a good fertilizer application each year can be a big step ahead if you are trying to keep up.
What is thatch? It is a layer that includes grass clippings, roots, and other debris that slowly decompose over time. This buildup blocks water, sunlight, oxygen, and nutrients from getting to the root system. A lawn care expert will know when to dethatch your lawn.
Water and stone are the two basis components of a Japanese garden. However, they are the yin and yang, which means they balance each other, and their placement should be done accordingly.
