Category: Grounds Management

Spring Patio Cleanup Checklist: Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for the Season

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As the weather warms up, it’s time to step outside and enjoy your patio again. After a long winter, your outdoor space may need some attention to look its best for the spring and summer months. A thorough cleanup not only enhances the beauty of your patio but also ensures its longevity. Follow this simple… Read more »

Easy Ways to Keep Your Yard Mosquito Free

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The cold, bitter winter is behind us, so we can finally spend more time in the great outdoors. From backyard barbeques, campfires, gardening, or playing ball with your kids, you will spend a lot of time in your yard this coming summer and inevitably be joined by some unwanted guests, mosquitoes! These small but mighty… Read more »

Why You Should Leave Snow Removal to Your Landscaper

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The abundance of snowfall we receive here in the North is beautiful, but cleaning up can be a real pain. Snow and ice can build up on your property before you know it, so it’s important to have a plan for outdoor winter maintenance each season. You could always hire a snowplow company, but many… Read more »

The Importance of Fall Lawn Aeration & Overseeding

Landscaper Seeding Green Grass

Contrary to some commonly held beliefs, the beginning of fall is not the end of your landscaping duties. There are plenty of important tasks for you to undertake at the end of summer and throughout the fall that will pay off handsomely come springtime. For your lawn, aeration and overseeding are two of the best… Read more »

Why Landscape Maintenance Matters

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Owning a home puts a lot of responsibility on your plate. Things like making repairs, preventative maintenance, renovations, redecoration, and other upkeep tasks are now up to you to stay on top of. If you’re a new homeowner, all of these new duties can be overwhelming. You may be wondering if there are any tasks… Read more »

5 Advantages of Planting Trees on Your Property

Trees in Backyard on Green Lawn

When homeowners think about enhancing their landscape, their first thoughts are often of elaborate flower gardens or outdoor living features. But there is a simple, effective way to upgrade your landscape that is often overlooked—planting trees! Trees are a great addition to any property for a number of reasons. As an added bonus, once they’re… Read more »

Identifying & Controlling Erosion in Your Yard

Hillside Landscape with Trees and Flowerbeds

When you’re a homeowner who tends to your own landscape, there are issues you need to be aware of that can damage your lawn and vegetation. If you don’t know how to recognize these problems, you won’t be able to prevent or solve them. Soil erosion is one of the biggest issues you need to… Read more »

Common Lawn Care Mistakes That Most People Don’t Realize They’re Making

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Many homeowners take great pride and joy in having a lush green lawn. Some might go as far as to say that it is a quintessential component to the idyllic suburban home. What people often don’t realize though is that cultivating and maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn is a lot more work than you’d think…. Read more »