A post-winter yard often reveals damage from snow, ice, and winter debris. Grass may be thin, brown patches visible, and leftover branches and leaves scattered across the landscape. Dormant weeds, compacted soil, and frost damage can make the yard look neglected and unkempt. Early spring attention prepares the lawn for healthy growth before summer. A […]
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Q&A: Answering the Most Common Spring Landscaping Questions
The most common spring landscaping questions focus on preparing yards for the growing season, including when to mulch and when to begin watering. Mulch should be put down after the soil warms but before weeds grow. This usually happens in early to mid-spring. Start watering once the soil is thawed and plants show new growth. […]
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Spring Curb Appeal: Simple Landscaping Tricks for a Fresh Look
Spring is in the air — but your yard isn’t ready when you still have winter messes everywhere! You could call a professional landscaping team in, but with a few simple landscaping tricks, you can give your whole yard a fresh look before you know it. Nothing ups your curb appeal faster than getting those […]
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What is Considered Early Spring for Gardening and Landscaping?
The early spring is a window where gardeners and landscapers must be productive to prepare for the growing season. They can set up the rest of the spring and early summer for success by capitalizing on this time of year. However, speak to one gardener about the exact date for early spring, and you’ll get […]
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Can I Just Throw Down Wildflower Seeds?
Wildflowers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Their vibrant beauty not only creates a stunning display, but they also serve as a wonderful source of food for bees, butterflies, ladybugs, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that help other plants grow. As if that wasn’t enough, you don’t need to invest a whole lot of effort […]
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What Food Can You Grow in Your Backyard?
If you are looking out at a backyard that has only flowers or an empty space, then you might be missing out on a huge amount of opportunity that could be found right there. Backyard growing is on the rise, with more people making the choice to grow their food at home. You do not […]
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Garden Center Shopping Tips
For those of us who love our gardens, browsing around a garden center for plants and flowers can be a real treat. There are many varieties of bright flowers, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and combinations that can fire up the imagination. Consequently, time flies and so can dollars out of your pocket. Here are some tips […]
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Planting for Spring Color in Your Landscaping
In the springtime, it is nice to acknowledge and look at the colorful plants in nature. Not only are they nice to look at, but plants and flowers can also be a good source of stress relief. Do not hesitate to get vibrant plants and flowers for your house’s landscape and garden. Planting flowers is […]
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