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Controlling runoff from your lawn is important – high levels of runoff can damage the local ecosystem and water supply by sweeping pollutants, fertilizers, and chemicals into storm drains. There are numerous […]

Tree roots are an important part of the health of a tree. Unfortunately, they can also be difficult to deal with, especially when the tree is located near a house, utilities, or pavement. They are strong enough […]

Smart technology is used all over the place – outside of business, it has become part of our homes, our vehicles, and more. It’s even been adapted for use in our lawn and garden now. Smart technology is more than […]

You may think that you’re too macho for a pair of gloves for working in the garden – after all, tough guys and gals don’t worry about getting a little dirty, right? It’s been noted in studies in the past that […]

With the lawns coming out of their summer dormancy, lawn mowers are getting a bit more use again. Unfortunately, they’re also getting stolen more often as well.

Whether it is a high-priced, professional lawn […]

Happy Labor Day to everyone! Aside from being the last day of summer – and the end of the world in the eyes of many school children – it’s a great day to take some time and look at what you have accomplished over […]

A popular idea that has sprung up in recent times in regards to lawn care is that of fertigation. It’s not a common or well-known term as of yet, but it could be the future for residential lawns, commercials […]

Much of the west and southwest is dealing with drought at this time, but the ways that individual states and communities have addressed the problem varies greatly.

For instance, in California, they have […]

If the ugly, green rubber grass of the Astrodome is the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “synthetic turf” or “artificial grass,” we can’t blame you. To most people, that is representative of the […]

If you have electrically-powered lawn equipment, then you can tune this one out right away. You’re one of the lucky ones – you can just plug it in, hit a switch, and it’s ready to go. For those of us who use […]

Okay, maybe the title might be a little bit of overkill. That being said, your lawn can be a bit dangerous at times. Here are eight ways your lawn might be out to kill you.

Slip and Slide – Not only is mowing […]

Lawn sprayers can be an easy and convenient way to apply fertilizer, pesticides, and more to your lawn. However, if they are improperly calibrated, they can be detrimental to your lawn – they can even be deadly […]

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Fall is generally thought of as the season that leads towards dormancy and death in the garden. However, it doesn’t have to necessarily be that way – fall can also be a season […]

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Everyone goes about their lawn care a bit differently. We all have different styles when it comes to lawn care and mowing, but it seems like there are a few types of workers that […]

Over the years, plenty of myths have cropped up regarding the lawn and garden. Over time, some of them have been shown to be false, while others have been forgotten about. Some of them still persist. Here’s a list […]

Poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak – these three plants can be a real pain for home owners. They are invasive, they are hard to remove, and they create terrible rashes and reactions, sometimes even potentially […]

We’ve discussed keeping an eye on your engine’s air filter in the past, but we’ve never really gone in depth as to the functioning of an air filter, the types of air filters available and the differences in some […]

Most of us do our planting in the early spring, and love to just sit back and watch as summer rolls into fall. You don’t have to hold off on planting as we pass the halfway mark of the year, though. Particularly […]

There are always shady folks out there in all walks of life, and unfortunately, the landscaping business is not immune to this. As discussed in this article, some people are willing to use landscaping as a way to […]

One of the keys to growing a healthy lawn is providing the grass with three main nutrient sources – organic matter, water, and light. So what do you do if your lawn is covered by a canopy of branches and leaves, […]