Understanding Plant Nutrients and the Use of Fertilizer
There are many options when deciding what fertilizer to use on your lawn. Whether it is for commercial or residential use, what your turf needs is solely dependent on the texture of the soil and what nutrients are available for the plant to absorb. Soil texture is the...
Weather Sensors
What are weather sensors? In regards to irrigation, they are a device that takes into account the weather to decide if your sprinkler system should run on its scheduled time. There are many different versions of these sensors and many different manufacturers that...
Proper Irrigation Winterization
Winterizing your irrigation is very important to prevent damage over the cold, long winter that if forgotten or improperly done could lead to extra money spent on repairs. Homeowners have tried to winterize their system using the compressor found in their garage...
Soil Testing and pH Imbalances
How healthy is the turf grass on your property? Even if your turf looks healthy, it might not be getting all the nutrients needed from the soil due to pH imbalances. Soil texture, water, sun light intensity and duration, fertilizer applications, and time are just a...
Monocot Mania – Ornamental Grasses
Found in the perennial section of your local garden center, ornamental grasses can provide a host of different uses in the landscape. There are a handful of these grasses that stand out since they are used so often. Calamagrostis xacutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ is...
Soak It Up! – Benefits of a Raingarden
A Typical city block will create five times more water runoff than a similar sized forested area. Why should you care? What’s the big deal? Where should I start? Runoff will pick up and transfer: • Soil particles that clog streams and reduce oxygen • Nutrients • Heat...
The Landscape Design Process
Not all landscapes require a plan. Having a well thought-out design, however, will ensure a successful end result. Not only will it effectively translate the vision of the property owner to the install team, but the materials will be given a fighting chance to perform...
Why Fertilize?
Why do people invest their time, energy, and money into their lawn? The answer is simple. A well-maintained landscape usually serves the owner in his or her own way, whether it is social functions, kids play area, relaxation, or, most important of all, it is visually...
