It’s time to get rid of those annoying weeds.
Weeds can be identified as plants that are growing in the wrong place so technically any plant that you did not plant and/or want in your garden can be considered a weed. Certainly we are all aware of how quickly weeds can spread. Seemingly overnight our lawns can sprout hundreds of dandelions and the like….
Read MorePlanting Spring Flower Bulbs: Some Expert Tips from an Experienced Landscaping Company
So many of our customers love Spring — for many, it’s their favorite season. Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation. One of the greatest things to see in spring is a beautiful assortment of flowers. You can find this joy at home by planting spring flower bulbs. These are bulbs that bloom…
Read MoreKeeping Your Lawn Cool, Calm, & Collected: Lawn Survival During the Summer Heat
Here we are in the heart of winter (there is a light at the end of the tunnel!) and we’re chatting with you about extreme heat and lawn health. Well, there’s never a bad time to talk about until it’s too late! In the full-on heat of the summer, when the temperatures are high and…
Read MoreWhat You Can Do In Between Landscaping Phases
Instead of doing every little landscaping change at once, consider splitting it up into phases. Then, during those periods where your landscaping company isn’t working, there are some things you can do on your own to keep your landscaping project going. Wildflowers! Wildflowers are a simple way to inject more color. You can find wildflower…
Read MoreWhen Everything About Your New Home is Great, Except the Landscaping!
Not everyone has a budget to find the new home of their dreams where everything is picture perfect. But often, people find the perfect house, but the property is much to be desired for. And, if you’re a first time home buyer, you might not know what the right things to do with yard are….
Read MoreLearn 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 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 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 MoreSpring Flowering Plants
Spring is around the corner…..here’s an introduction to some popular spring blooming trees and shrubs. Redbud Rosy pink flowers appear in April. Reddish-purple leaves change to dark green, then to yellow. Forms a spreading, graceful crown. Full sun or light shade. Grows to 20′ to 30′, 30′ spread. PJM Rhododendron This popular rhododendron hybrid is…
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