Kentucky is of course known as the “Bluegrass State” but Kentucky bluegrass didn’t originate there. Like many common U.S. turf grasses, widely used grass was originally native to Europe and northern Asia. Its first use in the U.S. came as a pasture grass in states like Kentucky, where it still covers the state’s gently rolling […]
Green Solutions Land Care’s new facility has caught the eye of architects at American Buildings Innovated Technology Solutions and they awarded Green Solutions with 3rd Place in their National 2022 Excellence in Design awards. American Buildings would like to congratulate the winning entries in the 2022 Excellence in Design competition. We’re proud of our Builders […]
Its Summertime in Kentucky which means plenty of hot days which makes it tough for your lawn and landscaping to look great and stay healthy. You already know that our team of experts have great irrigation and drainage solutions to keep your campus, office, hotel or farm looking great. But here are some quick tips […]
As the seasons change and nighttime temperatures fall, it’s tempting to forget about the outdoors and begin to nest indoors. We love to invest lots of energy into creating beautiful interior spaces, Fall is a fantastic season to create, supplement or renovate exterior landscapes. The cooling air temperatures send a message to plants that it’s […]
When you think of applying fall mulch, do your thoughts typically turn to that extra layer that protects plants in cold regions from the ravages of a hard winter? We suggest applying fall mulch just like you do in spring, adding enough to refresh what’s broken down. Many landscaping professionals actually practice—and prefer—fall mulching. Fall […]
We are right in the middle of the dog-days of summer, but now’s the time to look ahead to fall and get ready. It’s the perfect time to think about next year’s lawn and how to give it a great start. We have put together a short list of things homeowners can do in August […]
Does your home feature sloping or elevated yard spaces? You may be thinking whether to have these areas leveled with the rest of the landscape or keep them as they are. Leveling the ground so you’d enjoy a large flat landscape is possible, although this is likely to turn out more time-consuming and costly. On […]
Rain is a good thing, especially when it comes to growing plants, but too much rain can ruin a garden. What happens when your plants get too much rain The soil can only take so much water. After it’s maxed out, the water can pool, flooding your plants and washing seeds away. Weeds can grow […]
When plants compete for attention, the resulting landscape can be distracting and complicated. By establishing a focal point, however, you’re in effect telling the viewer what to look at first. The focal point can be a water feature or an art object, a specimen tree or a colorful bed. Consider the development of a dominant […]
Tips for creating low maintenance landscaping around your pool. Everyone’s ready for pool season and if your pool area is looking less than inviting we have some tips to create an area that gives you the privacy you want while being low maintenance. The best part, plants don’t drop debris in your pool. First, you’ll […]