Do you have children who will be running around on your lawn? Then you'll want to read commercial pesticide and herbicide warning labels carefully. Nearly all of them warn consumers about keeping the chemicals away from children, which should give people pause before they use them on their grass.
If water tends to pool in your yard, you can use hardscaping to discretely create a drainage and runoff channel. By using stone or brick, you can raise low levels and direct the water away from your yard.
Ever thought of having a Japanese roof garden? This is becoming more popular and is a great way to utilize a small space and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Ask your Japanese landscaper for design ideas and create your own sanctuary.
Thatch should be removed in the spring or early summer months with a special thatching tool that resembles a rake. Your organic lawn care specialist will schedule thatching services to ensure your lawn remains healthy and lush through its growing months.
Some Japanese gardens have generous amounts of evergreen plants to gradually allow the subtlety of the shades of green and the different textures to become apparent. Bright colors are only used in a concentrated manner to highlight the different seasons.
Were you aware that trees and shrubs require regular feeding during their growth cycles? Without proper nutrition, vegetation can become spindly and unattractive. Trees may also begin to lose branches, especially during storms.
Caring for small potted cactus plants requires the right spot and set-up. Keep it in a well-lit area but not in direct sunlight. North and east-facing windows are best. Also be mindful of drafts and heating vents.
While certain types of flowers and plants must be replanted in your yard annually, others are meant to last for many years. When you need to ensure you’re not inadvertently adding temporary plants to your yard, it’s critical that you bring in a landscaping professional.
You probably already know water features like ponds are popular in Japanese garden design. Care to guess the two most common water plants used in Japanese ponds? If you guessed the lotus and the water lily, you're right.
Around 1950, Levittown, one of the first affordable suburbs, was built. This "cookie cutter" suburb built by Abraham Levitt and his sons William and Alfred on Long Island was the first American suburb to include already in-place lawns when tenants moved in.
Organic lawn care products do not kill or destroy beneficial fungi, healthy bacteria, or nature's perfect gardeners, the earthworm. One goal of organic lawn care is to ensure the overall health of necessary and beneficial microbes and microorganisms, which your lawn depends on.
At its core, landscaping involves the creative use of nature in order to make a work of art. A landscape contractor will be able to create living art in your very own backyard through the use of plants, trees, shrubs, rocks, and hardscaping materials.
Do you handle the yard maintenance chores at your home? When you add a walkway, patio, or other hardscape addition to your yard, that means there’s a smaller area that must be mowed, trimmed, and maintained, whether you do the work yourself or hire a service.
Although Japanese gardens were heavily influenced by earlier (3,000 year old) Chinese gardens, Japanese gardens differ in that they possess their own unique aesthetic designs and appeal. In fact, Japanese gardens are strongly based on Japanese philosophy and culture.
Professional landscaping is much more than just putting together complementary plants and trimming trees, it is also about understanding the intricacies of climate. Knowledge of local climate ensures soil quality and adequate drainage for both plant and tree.
If any areas of the lawn around your commercial property are subjected to high levels of traffic throughout the year, they may eventually start to show signs of decline and become compacted. Professional lawn aeration is the best remedy for this issue.
Organic lawn care makes your lawn greener, denser, and healthier, and also gives it a greater resistance to disease. This is because organic products work to strengthen the root system of the grass, making it more hardy overall.
We recognize that many families like to spend as much time outside each year as the weather allows. Let’s talk about what your outdoor living space is missing so that we can begin working on the hardscape and landscape elements that will make it fit for your family.
Fall is the best time to prune many shrubs and trees, so many commercial customers include this in their fall cleanup request. A light fall pruning maintains overall shape, removes damaged or broken limbs, and encourages more vigorous growth in spring.
Does it ever feel like you’re simply chasing the weeds around your yard instead of finally getting rid of them? If you have particularly hearty and stubborn weeds on your property, it may take the help of a professional to get rid of them.
Spring yard cleanup services will be focused on both removing any debris that accumulated over the winter as well as preparing the yard and garden beds for the growth season. This includes thatching and fertilizing the grass, any herbicide applications, and pruning plants as needed.
Did you know that potassium makes up between 1 and 2 percent of the weight of any plant and is also essential to metabolism? Without the potassium derived from regular fertilizing, plants have a hard time developing healthy root systems needed for vigorous growth.
When it comes to beautifying your outdoors with decorative sculptures and fountains, less is more. From a Japanese design standpoint, a few awesome pieces will work better than several smaller pieces.
Fall clean up is always challenging. When you’re working to build your business, it can be even more so. Why not hire the pros to deal with the yard clean up and focus on your business? It may be more affordable than you imagine.