One key to a green lawn this summer is providing the right nutrients during spring fertilization. There's more to fertilizing than opening a bag, especially if you want to realize the greatest benefits.
1. Aerate & Dethatch First
Soil can become compacted over winter, making it hard for the nutrients in the fertilizer to get down to plant roots. Scheduling aeration and dethatching prior to fertilization is a good idea. Aerating removes soil plugs to open up the ground, while dethatching is the removal of the layer of dead plant material that covers the top of the soil in a dense mat.
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Commercial landscape maintenance might initially seem like it's not especially different from residential work. However, there are some notable differences when you need contractors to perform work in a commercial setting. Customers should be aware of these four differences.
Liability
Even the simplest of commercial landscaping maintenance projects carries some degree of liability exposure. People come and go from commercial locations all the time, even outside of business hours. If you're doing the work yourself, there's a risk you'll be liable if a rock goes flying while you're mowing and blows apart a nearby car's windshield, for example.
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For Disney fans, bringing the magic home makes it an extension of the happiest place on Earth. But can you bring that magic into your backyard landscaping? Yes! Here are a few ways to do just that—on any budget and with any size yard.
1. Create Little Nooks
Disneyland is famous for its hidden niches that provide perfect picture spots for all fans. These might be a little water feature, a small bridge, a fairy garden, or just a bench with a great view.
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If you need to have a tree removed from your property, you'll also need to figure out what to do with the stump. In general, it's best not to leave tree stumps intact after a tree dies or is chopped down. Not only can stumps be unsightly and prevent you from enjoying the full use of your yard, but they can also attract unwanted pests (such as carpenter ants).
When it comes to taking care of tree stumps on your property, hiring a professional tree service is always best.
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Whenever you look at your home, you want to see an inviting, perfectly designed yard. This not only enhances aesthetics but also improves property value. That said, if you currently have a distracting landscape or simply don't like its appearance, you can transform it without overspending. So how can you start? Familiarizing yourself with some unique ideas is the key to decorating your yard. Here are some pro landscaping ideas for even a beginner gardener.
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