Seeing Red in Your Lawn? Learn How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy
Upstate New York and the Capital District have seen a lot of rainfall which can certainly take its toll on your landscape. With this much rain you need to keep a watchful eye on your lawn as it can become susceptible to disease. One disease in particular is Red Thread Disease. What is Red Thread…
Read MoreMore Than 20 Years of Experience Ensures Knowledge and Experience
Grasshopper Gardens was built on, and continues to be guided by family values. With over 20 years of experience in the Capital Region we continue to flourish as a family owned and operated business. With an extensive portfolio of services, you are sure to find the solution that will best fit your needs. Landscape Services…
Read MoreProtect Your Lawn Against Summer Pests and Heat
Summer is finally here and in full-swing! As temperatures begin to rise, lawn care and pest defense needs to become a crucial part of your summer routine for a healthy and thriving lawn. Grasshopper Gardens has the tips you need for a beautiful lawn all summer long! Adequate Water Lawns require thorough watering once or…
Read MoreEnhance Your Outdoor Living Space with Landscape Lighting
At Grasshopper Gardens, we feel your home deserves that final touch of beauty, a true “wow factor”. There are many different types of landscape lighting; each type has a specific purpose. This is why we offer custom landscape lighting. Our professionals will work closely with you to ensure your lighting dreams come alive and you…
Read MoreCreate Shaded Areas with Plants
Winter is finally over and the temperature is rising. Create a cool and inviting outdoor area with plants creating shaded areas. Grasshopper Gardens has a fully stocked nursery and will work with you to design and implement the design you’re searching for. While designing your landscape, think of the bigger picture. How much shade do…
Read MoreStart Your Spring Design Plan
It might not feel like it now, but the winter weather will come to an end before you know it! When it does, be prepared by having already begun your landscape design plan for the spring. Grasshopper Gardens can help you with your design process every step of the way. Whether you want to add…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Trees and Shrubs Throughout The Winter
After Grasshopper Gardens installs new trees and shrubs for our clients, we feel it is important to keep our clients informed about the care they may need throughout the different seasons they will face! Although trees and shrubs stop growing in the winter months as they take a rest before spring, they still require some…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Neglect Your Lawn in the Winter
Your lawn may oftentimes be covered by snow in the winter months, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect it in the meantime! There are a few things that should be done in the late fall, including fertilization, keeping grass low, and cleaning. Why Fertilize Now? Although it may seem pointless to fertilize your lawn…
Read MoreIt’s Time for a Fall Yard Clean-Up
Without a doubt, winter weather can make a mess of your lawn, and once snow falls, there’s not much you can do about it. However, if you tidy up your landscape in the fall, it will surely make cleaning up easier once spring comes around! At Grasshopper Gardens, we offer a fall yard cleanup service…
Read MoreThree Benefits of Landscape Lighting
Oftentimes, the benefits of exterior lighting is overlooked. At Grasshopper, we believe that outdoor lighting plays a major role in enhancing landscapes. There are many benefits of adding landscape lighting to your design plan, including: Appearance It goes without saying that lights outside your home will make it more visible to guests (and yourself) who…
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