We all want clean, beautiful beds on our property but the question is what type of material will work best for your yard? The three different types of mulch available are: bark mulch, stone or living groundcover and to help you decide, we will break down your options into organic and inorganic, and briefly describe the […]
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Landscape Maintenance Services keep lawns healthy and green and beds weed free. Your yard changes along with the seasons and always brings a new set of chores. Sometimes it seems that you just finish up your spring checklist, when it’s time to stay on top of your summer to-do list. We believe that landscape maintenance
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Thick covering leaves will have a negative impact on your lawn. One of the least favorite fall landscaping chores is raking leaves. As pretty as all the fall colors look on your lawn, letting them accumulate can have a negative impact on the health of your lawn. A healthy lawn requires a few key elements
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Use upward motion with broom to remove heavy, wet snow. Ready for snow this winter? Hurricane Schwartz predicts that the snow fall for 2017 in the Philadelphia region will be between 30 – 35 inches. Snow may be fun for kids and beautiful to adults as it falls, but a small amount of snow combined
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Cut back foliage 2 to 3 inches Fall is the time to think about digging out any annual bulbs you may have. These include cannas, gladiolas, elephant ears and dahlias. They are a wonderful, showy addition to your containers and borders summer and fall, but simply cannot survive the prolonged freezing temperatures of winter. When to
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While baseball season hits the homestretch and football season is just warming up, it’s time to put your yard to rest for the winter. Spend some prep time now to set yourself up for success next spring. Checklist of Chores Before the Snow Flies Make sure your hoses are emptied and stored. Do any last
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While you’re enjoying the fall foliage, don’t forget about preparing your yard for winter. The leaves in Southeastern Pennsylvania are starting to change fast and driving around we are treated to some awesome fall colors. Many different experts give their opinions as to when our leaves will reach their peak and what kind of show
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Don’t worry! Needle loss is a yearly occurrence. The fall season means cooler temperatures and it’s very typical for older needles on the inside of conifers, spruce and fir trees to turn yellow or brown and eventually drop off. It is most noticeable on pine trees. Pines have such an open texture and the
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Severe hot spells can stress out new plantings. This could be a hotter than normal summer for Collegeville and surrounding areas. The 2018 Farmer’s Almanac is predicting this summer will be hotter than normal, with the hottest periods in early June, early July, and early and mid-to late August and rainfall below normal. Water. Water. Water!
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Our four-legged canine friends may be awfully cute, but the ugly yellow patches or brown spots their urine leaves behind are definitely not attractive. This could be counterproductive to your lawn care and lawn maintenance efforts. Understand the Science of Dog Pee Dog urine has a high concentration of nitrogen and when Fido pees, the
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Restore the beauty and color of your paver patio. Has your paver patio begun to show signs of wear and age? Perhaps your pavers have discolored or faded? Did someone spill a glass of wine? Then it’s time for a paver patio facelift! Professional cleaning and sealing of pavers can pay dividends on your patio
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Knowing the right salt for snow and ice makes a huge difference The simple science behind using salts or other chemicals to melt snow and ice is that when these products mix with water, they change the temperature that water will freeze at. There are three main considerations when selecting a salt. How much does
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