Lawn Maintenance Isn’t Easy – Why You Should Leave It To The Pros
“Maintaining” a lawn can be a true descent in to extremely hard, seemingly endless, and thankless, work. Some lawns seem to have a grudge against their owners. Others look like they’re trying to escape. Some seem to need counseling every time they grow a new blade of grass. A few lawns will condescend to grow […]
Using Landscape Design To Create A Perfect New Landscape
If you’re thinking of landscaping options for your property, you can realistically consider almost any type of landscaping these days. Modern landscaping is based on high aesthetic values and very effective, cost-efficient, designs. Landscaping is an art form, and its history goes back to ancient palaces and the fabulous Chinese gardens of classical times. Modern […]
Fertilizing Your Lawn? These Are The Four Best Times To Do It
You’ll see a lot of expert commentary online about how and when to fertilize your lawn. If you’re feeling a little confused that so many people have different views on the same subject, that’s quite understandable. The fact is that lawn fertilization is part of a growth cycle, and this fertilization is really an ongoing […]
The Questions You Should Ask When Choosing A Landscaping Designer
Choosing a landscaping designer involves asking a few questions of yourself, as well of the designers. What’s your vision for your landscape? What do you really want? Do you want a fabulous formal garden and lots of features, or do you want a wonderful natural vista, with lots of native trees? How about a beautiful […]
What You Need To Successfully Clean Up Your Yard For Spring
Spring cleaning your yard can be very hard work. Winter tends to leave a lot of souvenirs of the cold days, including an unbelievable amount of thawing debris of all kinds. If you have a large yard, with a lot of space, you really do need to plan before doing any work. Spring cleanup basic […]
Mulch Matters
Mulch 101 Mulch is essentially broken down organic matter, used for improving soil and feeding plants. Mulch comes in all types – from store-bought bark and pine straw, to grass clippings and compost. Whichever kind of mulch you prefer, this is a great way to “tuck your plants in” for the winter. Mulch, put simply, […]
Get a Jump On The Season….Spring Landscaping Tips
Spring has Sprung! Get Ready With These 3 Easy Spring Prep Landscaping Tips Step 1. Remove debris and possible hazardous objects. Remove debris and materials. Take your time, use a wheelbarrow, or hand truck. Don’t try to manage heavy loads on your own, particularly if there’s a late cold snap and more snow.Carefully remove broken […]
Westchester Landscaping Spring Tips
In Westchester NY spring is just arriving, and if you’re thinking about what you want to do with your garden this year, now’s the time to start planning. If you’ve got a large area to manage, it’s a good idea to be well prepared for the thaw. Under all that snow is your garden, but it’s been […]