It’s that time of year again when the kids are back in school, the weather is starting to change and so is your yard. It’s time to get your lawn ready for these changes. Here are some things you should do for your lawn to keep it healthy during these upcoming colder months. Mowing Continue… [Read More]
Landscaping Tips – How to Water Your Lawn Efficiently
July 11, 2018 By
One of our largest frustrations as landscape professionals is to convince owners to pay attention to watering. All plants need water to survive. Time and money can be saved with just a little attention to proper watering practices. It is a basic fact that without water or with too much water all life fails. The… [Read More]
Irrigation Tips to Help Your Yard Look the Best It Can With the Least Amount of Water Necessary!
July 9, 2018 By
It’s best to get to know how to change the setting on on your irrigation controller so you can adjust the watering schedule to best support the landscape during different times of the year and your weather. You will also want to make sure you sprinklers are hitting their targets and their you equipment is… [Read More]
Winter Is Hard On Trees and Scrubs – Follow These Tips To Help Them Come Back Healthy Next Spring…
October 19, 2017 By
Cold temperatures can damage plants in several ways. Plants that are not hardy will be killed or injured during the winter unless protected. Injury is more prevalent and more severe when low temperatures occur in early fall or late spring, when there is little or no snow cover during the winter or when low temperatures… [Read More]
Landscaping Tips – To Rake Or Not To Rake… How Do Falling Leaves Affect Your Lawn’s Health?
September 22, 2017 By
If you grew up in a neighborhood with lots of trees, chances are you had to put in plenty of hours each fall raking them all together, bagging them up, and then sending them off somewhere, most likely to the landfill. With the weather getting colder and the sun is out less, your lawn can… [Read More]
How a Proactive Pest Management Approach Helps Your Landscaping Efforts More Then Using Chemicals Alone
September 1, 2017 By
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. When it comes to our landscapes, we tend to focus more on the beauty and appearance of our properties and neglect the fact that our landscapes… [Read More]
Lawn Care & Landscaping Services Buyer’s Guide: #1 What Is Your Landscaping Situation?
August 17, 2017 By
Looking to hire or replace a professional lawn maintenance company? We’ve created this Lawn Care Services Buyer’s Guide Blog Series to make your decision as easy as possible. First things first!… Before you can interview a landscaping company you will need to figure out what your landscaping situation is and decide on what services you want to acquire. What Landscaping… [Read More]
Lawn Care Tips – What Kind of Fertilizer Should I Use On My Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Lawn?
August 15, 2017 By
Most grass in the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area are cool season grasses like Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Fescue. Cool season grasses will go dormant and turn brown in extreme heat, prolonged heat waves, or drought. It is very important to buy the right type of fertilizer for your cool season grass and to follow… [Read More]
Tree Care Tips – How Best to Water Your Trees To Keep Them Healthy
July 7, 2017 By
When dry weather continues for an extended period, landscape trees depend on homeowners for water. Many urban and landscape trees have been lost due to drought, so it’s important to take care of surviving trees and nurture replacement trees with proper watering. Many homeowners assume rain will provide enough water for trees. But your watering… [Read More]
Tips On How To Setup Exterior Lighting For Your Home Or Office
June 2, 2017 By
Homeowners spend considerable time making sure the exterior of their home is something beautiful to behold, addressing such key elements as the architectural details on the home’s facade and attractive landscaping. But homeowners often overlook something that can make their home continue to stand out after the sun goes down. Quality outdoor landscape lighting can… [Read More]
