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Irrigation System Winterizing

September 19, 2014

Every year, before the first freeze, the ritual of irrigation "blow out" becomes the priority for all irrigation systems in regions located where the frost level
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Improving Your Home’s Security With Outdoor Lighting

September 14, 2014

Among the variety of measures you take to assure that your home is a safe place for you and your family and to decrease the risks of intruders entering your home
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Which Material Should You Use for Mulching?

September 8, 2014

Mulch with New Plantings Organic Mulch Mulch is the material that covers the soil in order to suppress weeds, keep the soil cool, retain moisture, and make the
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The Advantages of Increasing Your Home’s Curb Appeal Through Landscaping

September 4, 2014

First Impressions matter. The adage is as true for a home as it is for a job applicant. If a person looks professional, we assume that he or she is a professional,
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Inclement Weather: How to Prepare your Yard

August 31, 2014

The Yard So your yard is perfect. After much time, effort, and money, finally the weeds are tamed, the woodchips or stones are all in place, the trees are pruned,
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The Benefits of Pines and Other Evergreen Trees

August 29, 2014

Cypress Tree Pine trees and other evergreen trees are both decorative and functional. Homeowners can work with a professional landscape company to add trees to
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How to Identify and Treat Diseased Plants

August 25, 2014

Disease is an unfortunate fact of life for gardeners. Sadly, many botanical enthusiasts deal unwarranted damage to their plants trying to remove diseases improperly.
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What is happening to our Spruce trees?

August 20, 2014

What is Killing the Spruce Trees of Michigan? Back in 2011, agriculturalists from Michigan State University began noticing something odd: many of the state’s
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Are You Overwatering Your Yard?

August 17, 2014

One of the most frequent mistakes homeowners make with their lawns is overwatering them. Although it may seem counterintuitive, too much water is as big a problem for
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Soil Testing

August 13, 2014

Why conduct a soil test? Lawn and garden plants require 18 nutrients for healthy growth and productivity. The soil is a reservoir of these nutrients. Plants
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