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As we begin marching towards Spring there are a few necessary Spring preparations we need to make for our yards. From preparing your lawn mower to purchasing organic, or natural, pesticides and fertilizers following our recommendations will help you keep your yard ready and healthy for the coming months! Lawn Mower Spring Preparations With Spring around the corner there is no better time to prepare your lawn mower. After being left in the shed during the past season it's bound to have gathered some dust. The first thing you should always do to your lawn mower before any maintenance is completed is to remove the spark plug. This will ensure that you won't be able to accidentally turn on your lawn mower during the maintenance process. Now that you've removed the spark plug make sure to take out the air filter and slot gacor hari ini either clean it if it's a foam filter or replace it if it's a paper one. Now it's time to change the oil. For this step you'll first want to remove the oil drain plug [...]

Should All Shrubs Receive Rejuvenation Pruning? Shrubs must be pruned regularly for optimum health and plant quality as a result of their continual growth. In addition to fostering a regular bloom cycle for flowering shrubs, you can control their shape and slot gacor hari ini growth by pruning them regularly. However, if not pruned regularly, shrubbery can become overgrown and difficult to maintain. This scenario is when rejuvenation pruning is required. What is Rejuvenation Pruning? Rejuvenation pruning is done by removing larger branches and extremities from shrubs so that new growth can occur, thus making the plants easier to maintain with regular pruning techniques. There are a variety of rejuvenation pruning methods that can be taken into consideration. The style of pruning you select should ultimately depend on the choice of ornamental tree or shrub that's in need of rejuvenation. Gradual Rejuvenation You can rejuvenate shrubs gradually by pruning about one third of the largest and most unruly stems in late winter or early spring. Naturally, this timing can vary depending on your climate zone. You will prune a third of the plant the following year [...]

Mulch is a very common and fairly popular addition to any landscape. This can not only help improve the appearance of a home's curb by changing the hue of its landscape, but it can also be very helpful to plants and vegetation by changing the hue of its landscape. There are many different slot gacor hari ini varieties to choose from, so which one for your lawn is best? Our Apple Valley Eco Landscape Professionals are here to share some mulch knowledge with you! Different Varieties Basically, the type of mulch you use should depend on what you intend to use it for. Mulching is organic matter broken up into a spreadable form. Depending on what needs to be created, this can be accomplished by composting, chipping or shredding. Grass The grass clippings you get after mowing your lawn is grass mulch. Mulching attachments can be found for your lawn mower that will shred grass as you mow. If you mulch your grass clippings and leave them on your lawn you'll provide your soil with highly beneficial nutrients. Grass clippings can be used in [...]

Robotic mowers aren't all new and they were actually around longer than you might have expected. Swedish company Husqvarna rolled out their robot lawn mower which in 1997 became known as the Automotive in Europe and since then has been slot gacor hari ini popular in many homes, particularly in Europe. And they aren’t alone. Many US companies, like WORX, McCulloch and Robomow are joining in the bandwagon and introducing their own robotic mowers. So what's all the hype about? For starters, they're quiet. Modern robotic mowers run off of an onboard battery meaning they don't have the loud combustion engines that traditional mowers have. This also means that there are zero emissions reducing your carbon footprint! They're also lightweight, as such they don't compact the soil the same way that ride on mowers do. The best part is that they can be programmed to mow your grass daily, meaning your lawn looks great every day all day! Robotic Mower Benefits There are some good agronomic benefits too, as robotic mowers only cut a tiny amount of your grass blades because of [...]

It may be the end of the peak leaf season, however, did you know that continually removing leaves throughout winter is necessary? Keep Your Lawn Happy Through Leaf Cleanup A couple of leaves here or there do not affect your lawn, but allowing leaves to pile up or accumulate around your yard can kill your grass. When your lawn is covered up by leaves its not receiving an adequate amount of sunlight and oxygen. These two elements are essential if grass plants are to successfully grow. In addition, as the leaves become wet and remain settled, it fosters a highly fungal susceptible environment. Leaves often offer excellent nests for rodents and snakes, which people generally want to avoid in their yard. Use a Leaf Blower The staff at Apple Valley Eco Landscapes uses a mixture of leaf blowers and rakes to remove the leaves from our customer's property. We gather leaves and light debris in the lawn and bed areas, and then blow the leaves to natural areas and, if accessible, curbside municipal pick-ups. Mulch Leaves Instead of Raking Many people prefer mulching their [...]

We encourage ongoing upkeep of flower beds and daily lawn care at Apple Valley Eco Landscapes, so that you can keep your yard clean throughout the year. Time For a Winter Landscape Flower Bed Clean Up The real cleaning can commence after the leaves have finished falling and being cleaned out of your flower beds. It should be a lot easier to see the weeds that need to be sprayed and picked out by hand after you have cleaned out a lot of the greenery. Now is also an ideal time to take care of any Winter pruning that you need to do. To learn more about Winter Pruning please read this blog. It is also beneficial for your plants and flowers to clean up your beds at this time of year. Additionally, it is an excellent time to consider your plans for your Spring garden. Flower Bed Landscaping Ideas Think about what ideas worked well in your landscape this past year. Are there any new flower bed landscaping ideas you would like to try out next year? Take inventory on what [...]