Types of Lawn Aerators: Core, Spike, Liquid and More

Aerating your lawn is vital in maintaining healthy, vibrant grass. By loosening the soil, you allow for a better flow of nutrients, water and oxygen to the roots, as well as more space for the roots to spread. Proper aeration will even reduce the spread of weeds. Finding the best aeration method for your yard Read more…

The Do’s and Don’ts for Selecting Outdoor Lighting

Incorporate these helpful tips and avoid a few common mistakes If you are starting to think about enhancing your outdoor space with lighting, it’s always beneficial to know helpful tips, along with common mistakes to avoid, to steer the project in the right direction. “Transforming outdoor spaces and including beautiful lighting is an exciting process,” Read more…

How to Select the Right Sprinkler Timer

When it comes time to upgrade your sprinkler timer you’ll notice there are a lot of options. Determining which timer is right for you can seem daunting, but here are a few helpful tips to consider when shopping to help you narrow your choice.

Protect Your Landscaping Investment with Smart Watering

A healthy-looking landscape is not only visually appealing, experts say it can increase your home’s value by as much as 15%. For many of us, summertime means watering time. We know that stablishing and keeping that lush green lawn depends on proper moisture levels. But what about the rest of the landscape? Keeping your plants, Read more…

Top Tips to Keep Your Sprinkler System Running Great Through Every Season

Your lawn and landscape depends on your sprinkler system to ensure healthy growth throughout the year. A few seasonal maintenance tasks can keep your system running smoothly. Here is a quick seasonal checklist to make sure your system is in tip top shape. Summer Hot summer temps make adequate water essential. A quick overview of Read more…

How to Winterize Your Mower

Take the time to do some basic Fall maintenance to protect your mower during the cold winter off-season by following these 4 steps to Winterize Your Mower. Plus, indoor and outdoor storage tips.

How Often Should I Upgrade My Irrigation System Controller?

How often do you upgrade your personal technology? For many of us, upgrading our phones, computers, even our cars is something we do every few years. Updating home technology likely doesn’t happen as often. But, keeping current can save you time and money. So, when was the last time you upgraded your irrigation system controller? Read more…

Eight Water Saving Planting Tips

Saving water doesn’t have to involve the cost and inconvenience of tearing up your yard to install a new irrigation system. It’s easy to save water and reduce your utility bills with simple changes to your landscaping and gardening routine: 1. Landscape to Suit Your Lot Choose grass or plants that have low water requirements Read more…

Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an Eco-Friendly Approach

How Should I Manage the Bugs in My Lawn? Too often, when insects are spotted, they are instantly seen as invaders that must be attacked with various toxic chemicals. While such actions may take care of the immediate problem, they usually create a host of others in their wake. Today, an ecologically sound concept called Read more…

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