2017

  • 3 Winter Landscaping Tips To Add Color To Your Winter Wonderlands

    As the cold weather sets in and trees begin to look bare as the last leaves fall, you are thinking about what can be done to give your landscaping color for the winter months. There are some things that you may want to consider, such as using a combination of evergreen plants that give your landscaping color while everything else is dormant and dead-looking. Here are some tips to add color to your landscaping for a beautiful winter wonderland:
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  • Three Reasons To Choose Artificial Turf For Your Lawn

    Artificial turf isn't just for soccer fields and baseball diamonds. In fact, there are many great reasons to use it in your yard. If you are looking to give your lawn a new look, here are some reasons to consider replacing your grass with artificial turf. Small Yard Having a small yard can be a challenge when it comes to mowing and lawn maintenance. Homes in urban areas on postage stamp lots may simply be too small to justify even owning a lawn mower.
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  • Are You Prepping Your Yard For Playing With Your Newly Adopted Child? Three Lawn Care Safety Tips

    Now that the adoption is all official, you can't wait to enjoy those lovely outdoor days playing with your kid on a bright, green lawn. In fact, you may have even found yourself eagerly setting up play equipment over the past few weeks and thinking about ways to transform your landscape into the perfect playground. While this is an exciting occasion, you should also use this time to kid-proof your current lawn and garden routine.
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  • 2 Tips To Help You Grow A Healthy Lawn

    There is more to keeping a healthy and lush lawn than just mowing it weekly and watering it every few days. Keeping a healthy lawn requires you to provide nutrients, boost a healthy root growth, and provide the right watering schedule depending on your climate. Here are two lawn care tips to help you get started. Remove Weeds Any weeds that grow within your lawn, including crab grass and other types of invasive grasses, can take nutrients from the soil that would otherwise go to feed your lawn.
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  • Four Ways To Prepare Your Lawn For Winter

    Now that summer is over, you're probably looking forward to a couple months where you don't have to worry about trimming and mowing your lawn. However, there are a few things you should do to help your grass stay healthy during the winter months. Pre-winter preparation and care helps your grass to bounce back after the snow melts away. Here are some simple autumn tasks every lawn owner should know.
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  • Four Signs Of A Sprinkler Leak

    A leak in your sprinkler system can lead to major issues down the road, including over use of water, dead spots in the lawn, and even structural damage to your home if the water compromises the foundation. Knowing the signs of a leak are important so you can catch any sprinkler issues before they become a major problem. Sign #1: Poor water pressure A leak can lead to water pressure issues on any sprinkler head downstream of the leak.
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  • A Few Things To Consider When Hiring A Tree Removal Service

    Having a tree that is too close to the house or is heavily damaged can be dangerous. You don't want to have to worry about branches smashing into a window, roots breaking pipes, or the tree falling onto the roof. However, before you hire a tree removal service, there are a few things you need to clarify so you know what to expect. How to Prepare When the service sends a representative to look things over and give you a quote, make sure to ask how the yard will need to be prepared and who is responsible for it.
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  • How To Overcome Moss In Your Lawn

    Few people want to contend with moss growth in their lawn. It can look unattractive, especially since moss tends to brown out in hot weather, leaving behind large brown or bare patches. Yet even with all the moss treatments on the market, many homeowners find themselves in a loosing battle with moss. Knowing the causes and the property strategies for combating moss can save you a lot of time and expense.
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  • A Few Tips For Managing Snow And Ice On Your Property

    Snow may be beautiful to look at, but it is a pain to deal with when it accumulates on your property. Shoveling snow can be dangerous if you're not in good physical shape. If you don't have a plow for your mower or a blower, then you could easily get snowed in. The solution is to hire a snow removal service. You can have the work done once after an unusually large snow or you can sign up for regular service that keeps your driveway and walkways clear all winter long.
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  • Rock Garden Ideas To Incorporate In Your Yard

    Landscape rock can add beauty and texture to your yard. There are a number of different types of landscape rock to choose from, which means you can do a number of different things with it to make your yard stand out from the rest. See below for rock garden ideas you can incorporate into your yard. Rock Border Use larger boulders to create a border around your garden, rather than using concrete blocks, timber or plastic borders.
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