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It’s Not Too Late to Enjoy Your Backyard Landscape
Fall is in full swing, but the cooler temps and shorter days don’t mean your backyard is out of commission! There are plenty of activities that you can do to enjoy your backyard landscape and/or patio before winter. Grab your beanies and knit gloves, layer up, and take a look at some of our ideas!…
Read MoreThe Importance of Wetland Restoration and Planning
When you think about preservation, you think about historical properties, the rainforest, etc.; but what about wetlands? Wetlands are important to the environment and ecosystem for numerous reasons. The most important being that they provide a habitat for a diverse community of plants and animals, including over 50 percent of the threatened or endangered species….
Read MoreVoles vs. Moles: Protecting Your Landscaping
If you have pests causing subterranean damage, you may be wondering if they are moles or voles. With the names so similar and their damage almost the same, it is hard to tell the difference between these landscape-ruining pests. It is important to know if you have a vole or mole problem, and to do…
Read MoreTrimming & Pruning
Plants, trees, and shrubs can deteriorate if they are not taken care of properly. Two very important measures that should be taken to protect your trees and ornamental plants are trimming during the summer season, and pruning for the off-season. Trimming Trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants need to be trimmed at the appropriate time to ensure they…
Read MorePerimeter Pest Control – Protecting Your Pets
One thing we love at Grasshopper Gardens, is our pets! One thing we hate at Grasshopper Gardens, is the summer time bugs. You take every precaution to protect yourself from bug bites, but what about your pets? Surely, your fur-babies will be spending a lot of time in your yard with you this summer, so…
Read MoreAdding Water Features to Your Yard for Beauty & Serenity
A lot of us have been spending more time at home than ever before. So why not love where you live? Whether your backyard is a landscaping nirvana or just basic grass, adding a water feature can help add natural elements, textures and movement to your backyard. You just might have a renewed interest in…
Read MoreAnswers to Common Questions: How Much Water Does My Lawn Really Need?
How much water does my lawn really need? The answer lies in what type of soil you have, how much sunshine your lawn gets, and the climate characteristics within which you live. The general rule of thumb though? Go with 1” to 1.5” per week. It’s not only how much you water, but how you…
Read MoreSpring Lawn Care Tips
Spring is finally here and that means you need to start paying attention to your lawn again. There are several important steps to take in early spring to ensure a healthy lawn all summer. Here are some tips to get you started: 1. Raking Even though it’s not fall and there are no leaves on…
Read MoreIt’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…
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