Author Archive
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Time to Seed?
Yes… it is hard to believe but that time of year is upon us. Time to re-seed our lawns. The best 40 days of the year to seed will start on August 19th this year and will run up to… Read More
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Core Aeration – A Vital Element in Having & Maintaining a Healthy Lawn…
Research suggests more than 75% of residential lawns are compacted… this is where the soil has become increasingly compressed, reducing the amount of oxygen in the soil (or its access to the soil), and impeding the flow of necessary nutrients… Read More
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What if Someone Dumped the Equivalent Of 1 or 2 Family Swimming Pools of Water on Your Roof?
If you’re like most people, you don’t pay much attention to the water that runs off your roof when it rains… that is – until there’s an obvious problem of some kind. When listening to the news, the weather report… Read More
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The Trouble With Gutters
by Jerri Farris Maintaining gutters and downspouts is one of the most often overlooked jobs around the house. It is also one of the most important, since clogged or leaking gutters can quickly lead to rotten fascia boards, peeling paint,… Read More
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10 Irrigation Tips for a Healthier Lawn
1. Water at the optimum time. Water when the sun is low or down, winds are calm and temperatures are cool to reduce evaporation. You can lose as much as 30 percent of water to evaporation by watering mid-day. 2…. Read More
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When is the Best Time to Water Your Lawn?
Did you know that it matters when you water your lawn? Well, it does. Watering your lawn at the wrong time can actually been harmful to your grass. If you water at night, the moisture will sit on your grass… Read More
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Good Lighting Makes Your Home Safer
Exterior lights not only make your garden safer from accidents, they help protect you from intruders. They let you see what’s going on outside your home, and they let your neighbors spot any suspicious activity. You can even use lights… Read More