Learn from Our Vast Experience: Landscaping Do’s and Don’ts from Grasshopper Gardens
We’ve been in business since before Walker, Texas Ranger was on TV (and it’s not even on anymore in Primetime). So, handing out advice about landscaping is probably pretty trustworthy at this point. We’ve seen other landscapers come and go while we’ve been in business, but one of the things that keeps us going is…
Read MoreSnow Removal and Your Health: How to Manage It
Clearing the snow is a winter chore for most of us in the northeast. Some seem to embrace it, while others curse the weather and grumble the whole way down their driveway. No matter what side of that proverbial fence you’re on, remember: snow shoveling and removal is physically challenging and you need to make…
Read MoreCold-weather Plants for An Awesome Winter Landscape & Tips for Spring
If you’re looking to spice up your home for the holidays, it’s time to reconsider your winter landscape. By planting cold-weather plants, you can add some much-needed color and dimension to the exterior of your house. They also are great plants that can survive the worst of the winter outside! So, you won’t need to…
Read MoreHow Fall Yard Cleanup Services Can Mean a Bigger, Better Spring
It seems like yesterday we were all enjoying the warm summer sun, watching our plants and flowers bloom in such a way that our neighbors were jealous. But here in the Northeast today, it’s fall, soon to be winter. And while fall means football to many, it means planning for spring to us. We’ve got…
Read MoreProtect Your Yard from Ticks
Lyme Disease is so prevalent I’m sure just about everyone knows of someone who has been diagnosed with the virus. It is more and more common in our area and now there are reports of other tick borne diseases to be concerned about. Borrelia miyamotoi is a cousin to Lyme Disease and has similar symptoms…
Read MoreHow to tell if your lawn has Grubs
White grub issues are two-fold, as they eat the lawn in the larval stage and then turn into beetles, such as the Japanese Beetle, in their adult stage and eat surrounding plants. How to determine if there’s an issue: To determine how many grubs you have in your lawn you can use a flat spade…
Read MoreComposting Made Simple
There are many reasons to start composting. Some like to reduce the amount of garbage they produce, others like the idea of returning organic material back to nature, or if you’re like me, you just can’t stand the smelly garbage! While composting is relatively easy, there are a few rules to follow. When I first…
Read MoreMy lawn is covered in pinkish-red patches…..Help!
Your lawn most likely has red thread, a disease of cool, wet weather, occurring mostly in the spring and fall. Round patches of light tan to pink-colored turf appear in the lawn, with pink webs binding the grass blades. On close inspection, you may see ¼- to ¾-inch-long pink threads at the tips. If lawns…
Read MoreCrabgrass: The dreaded weed
Does this photo look familiar? The dreaded weed of all lawn owners…..crabgrass Crabgrass is one of the most prevalent grassy weeds found in New York lawns. Like most weeds, crabgrass can be an indicator of other problems with the growing conditions in your lawn. These conditions must be corrected to achieve long-term crabgrass control. Crabgrass…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Vegetable Garden
There is nothing better than the taste of the first tomato from your own garden, except maybe dreaming about that first tomato, on a cold day in March. With a little bit of planning, your vegetable garden can look beautiful, while providing food for the family. Things to consider: Desired Plants It’s easy to get…
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