Cold air temperatures and winter weather signal the time to check if the ground is frozen. Knowing if frozen soil or frozen dirt is present helps plan gardening and outdoor activities safely. It’s also critical for safety, such as walking across your driveway without slipping. So, how do you know for sure if the ground […]
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Backyard Projects To Tackle This Spring
Winter is upon us, but it is never too early to start thinking about spring backyard projects. If you are looking for ways to improve your outdoor space or just want to get outside once the weather turns warm, we can help. Outdoor home improvement may be the last thing you have on your mind […]
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November Landscaping Tips
As the seasons change and nighttime temperatures fall, it’s tempting to forget about the outdoors and begin to nest in the home. Though we love to invest lots of energy into creating beautiful interior spaces, fall is a fantastic season to create, supplement or renovate exterior landscapes. Here are some November Landscaping Tips to get […]
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Protecting Trees & Shrubs from Winter Cold & Snow
When it gets cold, you will typically throw on a few extra layers. Maybe some hats and gloves. And you’ll turn up the heating. You might avoid going outside at all! But what about those poor trees and shrubs in the garden? They can be susceptible to harsh weather too, so let’s take a look […]
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Protect Plants from Winter Damage
Nebraska’s harsh winters aren’t just brutal for us humans, but for plants, shrubs and trees, too. The extreme temperatures, snow, wind, salt, and even the sun can bleach and desiccate evergreen foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flower buds, and roots. Rabbits, rodents and deer see your trees, shrubs and plants as a free salad […]
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