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The First Day Of Spring 2023
Welcome Spring; a new season of growth and change. Spring Equinox 2023 Today; Monday, March 20 2023 marks the first day of spring in the...

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Mar 20, 20232 min read


A Thanksgiving of Grass?
This picture looks like it is a typical Thanksgiving meal; but what does it have to do with grass? Maybe not much, or maybe more than one...

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Nov 17, 20223 min read


Proper Lawn Watering Techniques
Proper lawn watering is extremely important for the health and appearance of your lawn. Improper watering can cause damage to your lawn;...

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Sep 14, 20224 min read


Spring Equinox 2021: Welcoming Spring
Welcoming Spring According to the astronomical calendar the first day of spring will occur tomorrow, Saturday, March 20, 2021. This is...

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Mar 19, 20211 min read


Gardening and Childhood Development
“In every gardener is a child who loves to play in the dirt. In every child is a gardener ready to grow.” It is never too early, or too...

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Mar 12, 20212 min read


Health Benefits of Creating a Garden
Whether one grows a flower garden for pleasure or an edible garden for food, they can both serve our overall health in many ways....

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Mar 6, 20214 min read


To Prune the Limelight Hydrangea
It is important to keep your Limelight Hydrangeas looking their best by properly pruning them. To aid the Limelight Hydrangea in growing...

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Mar 5, 20212 min read


Check Out February's Full Snow Moon Tonight
Tonight and early tomorrow morning February's full 'Snow Moon' will shine bright. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, "February’s...

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Feb 26, 20211 min read


Aeration: Why it's Important
What is Aeration? Core aeration is an important component that should be added to your lawn care routine. Core aeration is the process of...

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Feb 25, 20213 min read


Watering Techniques for a Healthy Lawn
We have all heard the saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence." Or maybe its more accurately said, "The grass...

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Feb 24, 20213 min read


Benefits of a Healthy Lawn
Lawns provide many benefits. Being surrounded by lawns and green spaces can be good for your health as well as the health of the...

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Feb 23, 20213 min read


The Medieval Lawn
The practice of having lawns dates back to medieval times when the grass was kept short around castles so guards could have a clear view...

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Feb 22, 20212 min read


The Importance of Trees in the Landscape
This post is in a way a continuation of my previous blog post, Nature in the Landscape. However, this particular post will focus on the...

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Feb 14, 20213 min read


Nature in the Landscape
Do you ever feel refreshed and renewed when you step into a beautiful landscape, take a hike in the woods, or just relax by a lake? Why...

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Jan 25, 20217 min read


Preventing Ice Dams
Today I was clearing some snow from my roof. I do this often when we have a decent amount of snowfall. This practice is to prevent ice...

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Jan 20, 20212 min read


Design a Welcoming Entry Garden
If you read my previous blog, Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Resale Value, then you know that the post discussed some simple ideas on...

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Jan 19, 20214 min read


Curb Appeal to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value
If you are looking to sell your home or if you just need to spruce up your landscaping, updating your curb appeal is key. An inviting and...

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Jan 18, 20213 min read


Make Your Home a Tranquil Sanctuary
Looking to make your home a tranquil sanctuary? As we find ourselves spending more time at home, either by choice, or as we spend more...

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Jan 17, 20214 min read
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