Posts by Rich Oellrich
Landscaping: The Difference Between Seeding & Sod
When it comes to your landscape, it’s not easy keeping it green and lush all summer long. Many struggle to eliminate brown patches and weeds, which is why some turn to the lawn care solutions of seeding or sod installation. Considering one of these landscaping solutions? Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreTricks to Getting Your Lawn Green Again
A lush, green lawn can make or break your entire yard. You might have well-manicured bushes, stunning flowers and towering trees, but if your lawn is yellow or brown, your other landscaping efforts might be in vain. Sometimes even if you think you’re doing everything to produce a green lawn, you still notice dead grass…
Read MoreKeep Your Yard Beautiful With These Tips for Summer Lawn Care
Summer is the season for sun and plenty of fun, but it comes with drought, brown lawns and water restrictions. If you struggle to keep your lawn lush during the hottest months, take a look at these strategies for summer lawn care.
Read MoreKeep Backyard Ticks Away With These Simple Tips
Ticks can be scary because of the Lyme disease they can transmit into your system. Without proper treatment, Lyme disease can cause anything from memory problems to acid reflux. To reduce your chances of obtaining this horrid disease, it is wise to protect your yard from backyard ticks. Keeping ticks out of your yard involves…
Read MoreGetting Rid of Pesky Crabgrass
Many gardeners begrudgingly accept pests such as crabgrass and weeds as inevitable intruders in their landscaping. If you are one of these people, you will be happy to know that there are several options available to help you combat these problems and reduce the amount of time you spend weeding. Crabgrass is one of the…
Read MoreHop Into Spring With A Smart Landscaping Plan
After a long winter of slumber, your yard really starts to wake up in the springtime. From trees, shrubs and flowers to a big green lawn, your yard needs help to stay healthy, grow to its potential, and showcase all of its natural beauty. Spring landscaping including smart lawn care and continual lawn maintenance is…
Read MoreHow To Winterize Your Landscape
It should come as no surprise that winter conditions can be extremely bad for your lawn. Snow can be particularly damaging to your yard if certain precautions are not taken. To ensure that your landscape retains specific qualities for beautiful presentation once the white of winter has thawed, contact a lawn care professional that can…
Read MoreWhy You Should Test The pH Level Of Your Soil
The health of your soil is vital to the health of your lawn and plants, which is why it’s crucial that you consider testing the pH level of your soil. The soil pH level will indicate its alkalinity and acidity measurements. If soil is too acidic or too alkaline, it could affect your plants health,…
Read MoreProtecting Your Landscape From Snow Mold
Unlike the spring, summer and fall, winter brings with it a host of challenges when it comes to your landscape. Once the snow covers your grass and the ice freezes your soil, you have limited options when it comes to caring for your landscape, making your grass susceptible to snow mold.
Read MoreFall Fertilizer Will Enrich Your Landscape For The Spring
You many not think so, but fall is a great time to fertilize your landscape. If you just spend a few days this fall laying down fertilizer and complete the basic fall lawn care, you landscape will look greener than ever when spring arrives.
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