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Protect Your Green Investments With Plant Health Care

October 13, 2022

Let’s look at the 5 key benefits that proactive plant health care services can bring to your home landscape.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Keep The Peace

July 19, 2021

Following these tips can help you keep the peace between trees and turf in your backyard!

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

New Construction Landscaping: Things To Consider

March 16, 2023

New construction landscaping is an overwhelming task! Learn how to amend new construction soil and how to plan for a new landscape.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Compost Shredded, Dry Leaves To Get These Leaf Compost Benefits

September 21, 2022

Learn how to compost leaves quickly including how to compost dry leaves, make leaf mold in garbage bags (leaf mulch) and how long it takes to compost leaves.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Should I Alternate Directions Each Time I Mow?

August 8, 2019

Read about why you absolutely should change up the route each time you mow. And, get tips on the best mowing patterns for your machine.

Plant Health Care

Can You Stop A Fruit Tree From Leaking Sap (Cherry, Plum Or Peach)?

May 4, 2022

Colleen said, “I have a plum tree that's oozing sap, and many branches feel dead. Is this OK?” Stop the tree from leaking sap and see if plum tree sap is edible.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Best Way To Get Rid Of Grass Clippings? Compost! Here’s How.

October 12, 2022

Compost is the best way to get rid of grass clippings after mowing. Learn how to compost grass clippings and how long it takes for grass clippings to decompose.

Soil Care & Mulching

What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?

June 25, 2020

What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.

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