Articles tagged: Tree Care
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Ellen Bell Caring for a live Christmas tree may not be rocket science, but there are some basics that many families are unaware of. We've got some easy tips on how to best care for your tree this holiday season. written by Ellen Bell Setting up the Christmas tree is a tradition enjoyed by many families during the holiday season. But don't forget to use good common sense and take safety precautions to avoid injuries or property damage. Here is a checklist of 20 important safety considerations to think about before setting up your Christmas tree. written by Craig Elliott Elliott The winter can be a hard time to deal with your lawn and garden equipment. It is a tough time on many aspects of your home and your lawn, because of the frigid temperatures. written by Craig Elliott Elliott The front yard is one of the most important landscaping projects you'll undertake on your property. written by Craig Elliott Elliott When it comes to the back yard, your designs should center around maximizing the amount of usable living space you have, rather than focusing totally on the appearance of the space as in the front yard.
written by Craig Elliott Elliott During the winter, extremes of temperature, as well as excess water or periods of cold drought, can be particularly stressful for trees. written by Craig Elliott Elliott Lawn care is simply mowing the lawn and raking the leaves, right? Who needs help with that? Lawn care is much more than that and even the mowing alone can keep a person busy during a good growing season. written by Craig Elliott Elliott In order to have a beautiful lawn, provide adequate food, protection, and water, and keep it well manicured! Fertilizers are the primary source of supplying a lawn with its first two basic needs. written by Craig Elliott Elliott Who knew that lawns were so smart? They are so brilliant that they will actually give you clear-cut signs when they are in need of professional maintenance. written by Craig Elliott Elliott There are many things that you need to have in your arsenal to make sure that your lawn care can be completed in a timely and organized fashion. Simply going out there with a shovel isn't going to help you with your lawn care. written by Craig Elliott Elliott Most lawn diseases are the result of fungus and fungus can destroy your lawn. Here is some important information about these diseases written by Craig Elliott Elliott There are two established methods for growing a lawn from scratch. One is to use sod rolls that have already been grown. The second is to do it yourself with seed, fertilizer and water. written by Craig Elliott Elliott If you have seen mounds of dirt on your lawn, you should know what they indicate. Mounds of dirt are often a warning sign that moles are calling your lawn their new home. written by Craig Elliott Elliott When you are looking to take care of your lawn, you probably aren't worried about what the difference is between lawn care and landscaping. written by Grant Eckert Eckert One of the most enjoyable parts about owning a new home, or doing extensive work on an existing home is creating an attractively landscaped exterior. Before you start digging up the ground however it is important to have a clear design goal in mind so as to avoid any lengthy delays or complications once you begin work. written by Grant Eckert Eckert Choosing the right shrubs for your yard is based largely upon what to hope to achieve in your landscape design. Shrubs can play any number of different landscaping rolls from structural to purely decorative, and anything in between. Finding the right shrub for the right purpose is an art as well as a science, so you are going to want to spend a lot of time at your local nursery. written by Grant Eckert Eckert Now that the dog days of summer have finally passed, it's time to start thinking about a few key fall gardening chores. These tasks will both provide you with colorful fall foliage as well as protect your summer plants for the following season. Gardeners also need to know what type of bulbs to plant that are strong enough to stand up to the sometimes harsh autumn weather conditions. written by Grant Eckert Eckert Tree disease has been an ongoing problem for landscapers for decades and can be a costly and dangerous expense. There are several things you should look for when trying to determine which or if a tree is infected with the nearly one hundred diseases that have been known to infect trees. Knowledge of what to look for will assist you in diagnosing a diseased tree and allow you to take the appropriate steps to remove and trees that are infected. << previous page 1 next page>> |