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August 31, 2017
Preparing your lawn now for next spring!
The end of summer is approaching fast! You’re probably not thinking about next year right now, but did you know that fall is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for next spring? Lawn maintenance throughout the spring and summer is important, but fall is the time when the grass roots are absorbing nutrients and […]
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July 26, 2017
How important is Aeration and Overseed?
The answer to this depends on how important your lawn is to you! If having the lawn that all the neighbors envy is your goal, then yearly aeration and over-seed is a must! Late summer or early autumn is a great time for overseeding to heal cool-season lawns that have been damaged by summer drought, diseases, lawn […]
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July 6, 2017
Summertime flower bed maintenance
Aaahhh…summertime! The long, anticipated arrival of Summer is finally here! After tending to the flower beds in the Spring, you’ve been waiting for the blooms of Summer to emerge, and most of your summer perennials should be in full bloom by now. Here are some reminders and tips to ensure you get the best out […]
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June 21, 2017
Summer-Time Pollinator Friendly Gardens
Creating a pollinator friendly garden Have you heard about the decline in wild pollinators over the last several years? Do you love butterflies? Maybe you just love the look of bright colored, flowering, native plants and shrubs. Either way, pollinator friendly gardens could be the right choice for you! Pollinators play a crucial role in […]
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June 13, 2017
Father’s Day is Sunday June 18!
Father’s Day A great day for a cookout, a friendly game of volleyball, and ending the day by relaxing in front of the fire pit! One problem. Dad goes out to mow the day before his big day, and the old clunker won’t start! Save Dad the hassle before he deals with that old thing, […]
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May 19, 2017
To Mulch Or Not To Mulch
To Mulch Or Not to Mulch? It’s that time of year again! Well, actually we’re right in the middle of it. Yep, mulching season! You’re probably asking yourself the following questions: 1. Why should I mulch and for what reason? […]
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May 8, 2017
Mother’s Day is May 14!
Celebrate MOM! A little history about Mother’s Day In the 1850’s, Ann Jarvis, who was a peace activist, created Mother’s Day Work Clubs to talk about women’s public health issues. These groups of women also cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the US Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It was in 1905 when Anna […]
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April 19, 2017
Earth Day is April 22nd!
Earth Day is April 22nd! Have you seen the colorful rainbow of blooming trees that spring provides? This is the anticipation we’ve been waiting for all winter! April 22nd is Earth Day, the perfect time of year to choose a tree in full bloom to add color and character to your landscape and celebrate this […]
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March 31, 2017
New home…or not. What is growing in your flower garden?
Identifying springtime flowers The first spring in a new home can be a mystery when it comes to identifying plants in the flower beds. With spring finally here, it’s time to get to work in the yard and taking care of those beds. Let’s face it, we all want to be the envy of the […]
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March 12, 2017
Benefits of Snow in Your Garden
Did Mother Nature just say “JK” to Spring? This is not the time of year we like to say “Let It Snow”. Just a few weeks ago we were enjoying a beautiful warm preview to spring! Just kidding, get ready for Winter Part 2! While the Daffodils and Crocuses are popping up, the Northeast […]
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