Remember back in January when we suggested you take your Winter down-time to make plans for the Spring? Well, now it is time to break out those plans and sketches and get to work. Prioritize What needs to be done first? You will probably need to start with a clean-up – tree pruning, raking leftover Fall leaves, and tearing out [...]
There may be snow on the ground, but you can still do some work outside to ensure your trees and shrubs are will groomed for the Spring. February is a good time to cut back those unruly shrubs and trees because they are dormant. Also, strong winds and cold temperatures can cause serious damage to plants, shrubs, and trees. Remove [...]
The holidays are over, and the winter blahs are setting in. That is why January is such a good time to design and plan those early Spring projects. Planning your flower beds and Spring projects is a great way to chase away your Winter blues, plus, it gives you a chance to prioritize your needs so you can better budget [...]
As the holidays approach, you’ve probably been busy decorating the interior of your home and maybe even put lights up outside. While you are at it, don’t forget to decorate those now empty patio pots with some cut evergreens and dried flowers. Wait. What? Don’t have a patio or pots to put on it? Well then, now is the perfect [...]
As we reach the end of the growing season it’s time to deal with the fallen leaves – everyone’s favorite chore, we know. Hopefully, you’ve been keeping up with them as they fall. But if you haven’t, now is the time to get them up before it’s too cold to work outside and before the Winter snow covers them. When leaves fall [...]
The only thing that can rival Spring in Southeastern PA is the Autumn. It’s an absolutely beautiful time of year with the trees in full color. Ever think about enhancing the beauty of your own property with a tree? Believe it or not, the Fall is an ideal time. Many people believe that Fall is the end of the growing [...]
The end of Summer doesn’t mean the end of lawn care. If fact, September could be the most important month because the cooler temperatures and occasional rain are ideal growing conditions for grass. So, what you do now will give you a jump on a healthy lawn in the Spring. The first task this September should be aeration. Aerating your [...]
Can you believe it is already August! Now that we are heading into the end of summer, it’s time for a maintenance month to ensure your landscape is healthy and weed-free before the seasons change. Look for brown patches in your lawn. The grubs that hatched last month are now feasting on grass roots, leaving brown patches or bare spots. [...]
Now that we are at the mid-point of summer and the temperatures have climbed into the 80’s and 90’s (or higher!), the last thing you want to do is to spend a lot of time in the heat maintaining your lawn and flower beds. Still, a little diligence in the morning or evening when the temps are cooler can make [...]
All the hard work you did in the Spring is now paying off. The grass is green and lush, and your beds are blooming and neat. So, what do you do to enjoy it? Creating a comfortable outdoor space is just as important as the comfort of your indoor space, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors. [...]
