Environmentally Friendly Ways to Control Bugs in Your Yard
Bugs can easily wreak havoc on an otherwise beautiful garden, sabotaging your plants and causing an eyesore for anyone trying to take in the scenery. However, many pest control methods involve using harsh chemicals to kill bugs in their tracks. These chemicals can be harmful to humans or pets, and even to other bugs that…
Read More3 Reasons for Brown Spots on Your Lawn
Now that summer is here, you might be noticing that your lawn isn’t as green as it used to be. Brown spots on your lawn are a common issue that many homeowners face. There are a few different reasons you may be encountering this problem. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Grubs Grubs are…
Read MoreLawn Mowing Best Practices in Upstate NY
Many people spend a lot of time mowing their lawns when the weather gets nice, as grass grows faster during the warmer months. But are you doing it right? At Grasshopper Gardens, we love seeing healthy lawns that last all season. Here are 5 lawn mowing tips to help keep your grass in good shape….
Read MoreWhy You Should Invest in Tick Control Treatments in Upstate, NY
All of us living in Upstate, NY look forward to the summer weather and being able to finally enjoy our outdoor living space after a long winter. Ticks can abruptly interrupt our joy when they penetrate your lush green lawn from the bordering wood line. It is essential to receive tick control and insect control…
Read MoreHow Your Lawn Will Benefit From Overseeding?
Overseeding your lawn is the practice of spreading grass seed over an existing lawn. As time goes on grass begins to thin, especially in areas that get a lot of use. One of the benefits of overseeding your lawn is that it helps to keep a beautifully lush green lawn well into the growing season….
Read MoreTop Plants & Trees to Include in Your Upstate, NY Garden
We promise spring is coming, but now is the time to start thinking about what plants and trees to plant this spring. It’s important to think about how much maintenance time you want to invest as well as where you live geographically. New York can have some unpredictable weather, so we put together some tree…
Read MoreWhat Types of Trees Should You Plant in Upstate, NY This Spring?
Spring will be here before you know it, and you may be asking yourself, “What types of trees should you plant in Upstate, NY this spring?” At Grasshopper Gardens, we offer complete design, installation, and maintenance services for new trees that we plant on your property. We take the time to research and plan the…
Read MoreThe Show Must Go On
Grasshopper Gardens Employee Holiday Party Celebrates Its 20th Year in A Non-Traditional Way Now in its 20th year, the Grasshopper Gardens Holiday Party is one of the highlights of the year for the company’s close-knit staff. “We come from a very large family, so it’s always been our family members – many of whom don’t…
Read More5 Easy Ways To Add Curb Appeal This Fall
Although some of us will be sad to see Summer end, most of us look forward to the crisp fall air and all the fun activities that come with this change in season. Living in Upstate New York has a lot of advantages like proximity to amazing hiking trails, lakes, and beautiful fall foliage. Then,…
Read MoreGrub Control & Prevention
Lawn grubs, although a delicious delicacy to racoons, skunks and birds, these pesky creatures can wreak havoc on your nice green lawn. The way to treat against grubs is early intervention and steps for prevention. Here are some early signs that you may have a problem: Animals like the ones listed above digging up your…
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