Grass clippings produce waste that needs to be managed and that is heavy to carry. Grasscycling can actually improve your turf while also reducing mess and strain. What is grasscycling? You've probably been doing it without realizing. Essentially, it's "mow and go," not just for the lazy gardener, but it has a host of other advantages. Let's further discuss grasscylcing to help you avoid its common problems. What is Grasscycling? Knowing how to grasscycle can take the chore out of mowing the lawn. You don't even need a mulching mower to grasscycle. The key to grasscycling is how and when you mow to prevent thatch buildup and unpleasant grass debris. Instead of being a pain in the neck to bag and dispose of, your grass clippings can turn into a precious resource. The idea is to allow clippings to fall, this allows them to release nitrogen and reduce the necessity for watering, thereby decreasing the incidence of fungal disease such as rust and leaf spot. Grasscycling not only helps you save time but also doesn't contribute to thatch build up. As the clippings break down, [...]

Spring In the early spring, the weather is notoriously unpredictable. One day, sunny, the next cold rain, even a snow shower is not an uncommon event. But early spring is the perfect time for home gardeners to "get in the dirt" and take care of their garden and lawn maintenance. Here are a few spring garden and lawn maintenance tips: Prune Your Damaged Branches If winter has damaged any of the branches on your trees or shrubs then now is the time to prune them back to live stems. In March, inspect the trees and shrubs and cut off broken branches using a hand pruner or a handsaw for branches greater than 1⁄2" in diameter during garden and lawn maintenance. Make sure you finish pruning your fruit trees before buds swell. Roses can also be pruned now. Fertilize The month of March is the time to think about fertilizers. This is especially true when there are no dark or thin green color in your grass. Grass and plantings have been missing out on essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and iron [...]

Jack Frost may not be done in your neck of the woods yet, but Mother Nature will inevitably bring you warmer temperatures and more sunshine. Your thoughts will hopefully change with the changing seasons from how quickly you can get indoors to spending as much time as possible in the other parts of your home; like your landscape & garden spaces. The trends of landscapers and gardeners this year center around making your outdoor oasis easy, natural and ideal for a little solitude or quiet moments with loved ones. 1. Fire is Hot Firepits may not be as important as it was to Tom Hanks in Castaway, but homeowners still want a fire. Wood, gas and crystal fireplaces are still popular sources of light, temperature and finally atmosphere in 2019. 2. Landscapers And Gardeners Utilize Heavy Metal In landscape circles, this year's accent will be made of iron and steel. Your patio will look professionally designed with accessories and functional metal parts. Metal is a great way to spruce up your outdoor space and increase its resale value from beautiful [...]