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 [...]