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Green is getting Greener- Gardening with a Purpose

Sustainability has proven to be the new buzzword in the green industry over the last few years, NALP says that for 2018 it’s proving to be more than just a trend. We all do our part to protect the environment, whether it be recycling or purchasing energy efficient appliances. We need plants to provide oxygen

Summer Fun- Pool Landscaping Ideas and Tips

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

Grubs Anyone?

If you’ve had problems in early summer with beetles, and by late summer dead patches of grass have appeared in your lawn, you probably have grubs. Grubs are the larvae of Japanese beetles, June beetles, chafers, and others. These white, C-shaped grubs feast on organic matter in the soil, including grass roots. Signs of Grub

Why Your Lawn Needs Aeration

Your lawn needs to breathe. Every time you step on your lawn, mow your grass, or allow your children to play in the yard, your lawn soil becomes a little more compacted. Minimal use usually isn’t a significant problem. Seasonal freezing and thawing can help keep your soil loose, as well as the occasional earthworm

How to Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks Away

How to Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks Away From Your Deck and Yard Mosquitoes: According to the CDC, the most important thing you can do to keep mosquitoes out of your yard is to eliminate their preferred breeding grounds. Keep your gutters clean, and your birdbaths, old tires, wheelbarrows, and swimming pool covers free of standing

10 Things to Do in Your Garden in May

No matter where you live, May is a busy time in the garden. No matter what your gardening interest/obsession—vegetables, flowers, roses, shrubs, and trees—it’s time to don your work gloves and dig in. 1. Decorate with Hanging Baskets Brighten porches, patios, and pergolas with a generous helping of flowering hanging baskets. Filled to the

Need Quick Tips on How to Mow the Lawn Properly?

Choose the Right Setting, Time and Pattern Grass does better if it’s cut at a higher mower setting. This also helps cut down on weeds. The optimum goal is to cut one-third of the length of grass, allowing clippings to decompose and return nutrients back into the soil. If the lawn is out of control,

What Every Gardener Should Know About Mulching

Adding mulch to your garden is one of the best things you can do for healthy soil—here are 6 ways to do it right. The best time-saving measure a gardener can take is applying mulch. This goes for everywhere from vegetable gardens to flower beds. Mulched gardens are healthier, have fewer weeds, and are more

How to Prevent Spring Frost Damage

How to Prevent Spring Frost Damage As the weather warms, new leaves start to emerge, and the landscape takes on a beautiful, soft green color, it’s tempting to rush right into planting and other gardening tasks. But a brutal cold snap can quickly damage or kill new plants and ruin your garden plans for the