Category: Landscapers

Red Fountain Grass and Other Red-Top Grasses

 

Red Fountain Grass

Are you looking to add a splash of color to your landscaping? Red-top grasses can bring beauty and functional benefits to your property, and they are low maintenance. Here are some of the benefits of red fountain grass and other red-top grasses that you can add to your landscaping. What Is Ornamental Red Grass? Unlike…

When and How Much Do You Tip Landscapers?

 

A professional landscaper trimming yard plants.

You tip your waitress and barista – you may even tip your housekeeper, hairdresser and ride share drivers. But do you tip landscapers? If you are not sure about tipping lawn service and landscaping companies, here is an outline on when and how much to tip landscapers. Do Landscapers Accept Tips? Many landscapers do accept…

What Is the Proper New Sod Watering Schedule?

 

A person watering freshly laid sod.

One of the key factors to nurturing new sod is ensuring it receives the right amount of water. Knowing how often to water new sod is important to the success of your lawn. Adhering to the proper new sod watering schedule can give your lawn the right amount of moisture to thrive. Installing sod can…

Best Practices for Using Starter Fertilizer for Sod

 

New sod installation

Are you planning a new lawn using sod? With sod installation you can have a new lawn almost instantly, but it does take preparation and aftercare for the best results. One aspect of nurturing your new grass is using starter fertilizer for sod to give it the nutrients it needs to thrive. Sod is grown…

How Different Types of Landscapes Affect Landscape Design

 

Backyard with landscaped slope.

When you talk about landscapes, it can cover both the geographical environment where you live and the man-made designs in your outdoor space. For homeowners, both impact the function and beauty of their yard and outdoor areas. When considering landscape design, you need to also think about the landscape of your property. It is important…

What Is Sod and How Is It Installed?

 

A man installing new sod.

Are you tired of trying to bring your old lawn back to life or are you creating a new lawn from bare soil? If you want to skip the initial seeding and sowing phases of growing a new lawn, sod may be right for you. What is sod and how can it be installed on…

What is Hydroseeding and How Does It Work?

 

A residential house with lush lawn in the backyard.

If you have ever tried to grow grass from seed, you know it is not as easy as it sounds. Sprinkling grass seed on soil is not all it takes to create a thick patch of grass, much less a full-size lawn, golf course or park. Hydroseeding for lawns is a type of grass planting…

How to Get Rid of Squirrels – 10 Tips

 

A squirrel climbing down a tree in the yard.

Not everyone enjoys sharing their property with squirrels. While some people invite these bushy-tailed rodents into their yard with squirrel feeders, many other home and property owners want to know how to get rid of squirrels. Squirrels can be pests and may even cause serious damage to your home or property. When squirrels stay outside,…