Xeriscaping in Northern New England
Living in the Northeast I never thought I would consider adding xeriscaping (pronounced zera-scaping) to my landscape design repertoire. Whatever…
Your Life Outside
Summer Tips
It’s dry, don’t forget to water your trees and shrubs in addition to your lawn.
Mowing is More Important Than You Think
How we mow and when we mow is far more important to your lawn’s health than you may realize.Cool Soil:Think…
NH is Abnormally Dry – Importance of Watering Your Lawn
This beautiful weather is wonderful, but the ‘abnormal dry or drought conditions’ * in most of New Hampshire have put…
Why Crabgrass is Evil
Although the title of this blog post may make you think of a horror film, crabgrass does in fact have…
Spring Seeding Pitfalls
Many lawns need to have sections reseeded in the spring due to plow and ice damage as well as winter…
Lawn Treatments Around Water
Having a healthy green lawn is important for a host of reasons, such as increased home value, improved outdoor aesthetics…
Preparing Your Lawn for Winter
Many folks abandon their lawn care in late October, thinking the season is at an end. To the contrary, lawns…
October Green Care Tips
• Evaluate your trees for winter safety • Remove or mulch leaves • Plan deer protection • Final lawn cut short 1.5″ to minimize winter…
Lawn Applications: Speed is Not the Only Factor
Occasionally we are asked to “slow down” when applying lawn products, whether it be spraying by hand or using a…
Chippers Renews Elite Tree Care Industry Accreditation
Accreditation. It’s a long word with an important meaning for professionals in many industries: the action or process of officially…
Fall is the Ideal Time to Aerate and Seed Your Lawn
The undisputed best time of year to aerate and seed a lawn is in the fall. Warm soils, cool nights…
The Invasive Plant Taking Over New England Yards
Japanese knotweed is one of the most aggressive invasive plants. It quickly forms dense thickets and establishes an extensive rhizome…
