WHEN’S THE BEST TIME TO PLANT

Trees & Shrubs When is the best time to plant trees and shrubs? Fall through early Winter tends to be the best time, depending on the region. Planting between these seasons is ideal because temperatures are cooler, and the ground is still warm. The combination of cool air and warm soil stimulates plants’ roots and … More WHEN’S THE BEST TIME TO PLANT

TYPES OF GRASSES

Identify the Grass in Your Yard There are two main categories of grasses, warm and cool seasons.  Warm-season grasses prefer hot, humid, bright, sunny climates and thrive despite drought-like conditions.  Cool-season grasses flourish in places where winters are cold and summers are hot.   The different types of grasses in each category are as follows:  Warm-season … More TYPES OF GRASSES

WHY AERATE?

Aerating is a process needed to release soil that has compacted over time.  Heavy foot traffic and using heavy equipment, like mowers, can compress turf.  This is especially true for clay soils.  When this happens, rain and other needed nutrients cannot reach the grassroots.  Eventually, your lawn will begin to look unhealthy, thin, and die, … More WHY AERATE?

FALL IS HERE

3 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IN YOUR YARD  Now that it’s fall and temperatures in most regions have cooled down, it’s time to focus on our fall to-do list.  Below are three tasks you should complete if you haven’t already. 1.  Aerating – If you have cool-season grass, fall is a good time for aerating your … More FALL IS HERE