Drip Irrigation – Pros and Cons

On November 16, 2021   /   Lawn Care Tips  
Drip Irrigation – Pros and Cons

Drip irrigation is a watering system that works well in gardens. In contrast, a sprinkler system is better suited for lawns and large landscaped areas. Also called localized irrigation, micro-irrigation, or trickle irrigation, drip irrigation drips water at low rates through a plastic piping system. It focuses on the roots of each plant rather than the entire area. Is this system the way to go for your lawn and garden needs? Consider these pros and cons of drip irrigation before deciding. Pros of Drip Irrigation Water Conservation With a drip irrigation system, water travels through pipes into drippers, called micro-sprinklers or emitters. The drippers release a slow trickle of water at the soil surface, allowing the water to absorb more effectively into the soil and the plants’ roots. You also lose much less water to evaporation and runoff. This system is highly effective at targeted garden watering. It can save up to 50% more water than using a sprinkler or other water method. More Control With this system, you can place pipes and drippers right where you want to water. Sprinkler systems don’t allow for targeted watering, instead watering the entire area the sprinkler reaches. While this is great if

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Best Landscaping Ideas for 2022

On October 29, 2021   /   Lawn Care Tips  
Best Landscaping Ideas for 2022

It’s time to look ahead for the best landscaping ideas in 2022. Due to lockdowns and a new normal, gardening and landscaping saw a surge in popularity during 2020 and 2021. It shows no signs of slowing down as we enter the new year. In fact, this new normal is being seen right throughout the garden trends and ideas for 2022! This blog will outline what landscaping ideas to look out for in 2022. A Mix of Interior and Exterior This new normal is all about functionality and ease of living, and it’s no different for landscaping in 2022, either. Outdoor entertainment spaces are becoming highly popular in 2022, as well as peripheral buildings and functional spaces within your garden. So, if you’ve been thinking about building that She-Shed, installing the BBQ, creating that outside kitchen, or finally creating the terrace of your dreams – now is the time to do it. Bring your interior outside and entertain your guests in your beautiful outdoor area. Embrace the Wild Look for wild gardens and meadows to storm the landscaping trends for 2022. A fun trend for 2022 – replicating an English meadow – full of wildflowers, untamed, and free. This trend

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How to Fix Dead Grass Patches in Your Lawn

On July 20, 2021   /   Lawn Care Tips  
How to Fix Dead Grass Patches in Your Lawn

Meticulously taking care of our grass to achieve a perfectly lush, emerald-green lawn is somewhat of an American tradition. No one is expecting dead grass patches to show up! We diligently water, fertilize, weed, mow, and lovingly tend to their every need even in the scorching hot heat of summer, all to achieve gorgeous curb appeal (and the envy of all our neighbors, if we’re totally honest). But what happens when you end up with stubborn dead grass patches that no amount of watering seems to fix? In this article, we’ll explore what you need to do to care for and eradicate your dead patches. Take A Look At Your Mowing And Watering Schedule Our first tip will take you all the way back to the basics of lawn care: how often and how much you’re watering your lawn, and how often and how short you’re mowing it. Underwatered grass will act like any other living thing in the absence of water: it’ll become dangerously dry, shrivel up, and if you don’t proactively water it, it’ll die. This is the case even if you have automatic sprinklers or a robust watering routine. Any patches that you don’t water adequately can

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Spring Prepping Your Lawn

On March 24, 2021   /   Lawn Care Tips  
Spring Prepping Your Lawn

The exhaustion you feel from Daylight Saving Time may also put some wind in your sails. The time change signals that winter is about to leave, ushering in spring! Time to put away the snow shovels and start putting your spring plan into action. Let the Spring Prepping begin! What should you do when prepping your lawn for spring? Here are six tips to get your yard ready for summer? Spring Prepping – Cleaning First things first – time to assess the damage caused by the winter season. As soon as it’s warm and dry enough, take a walk around your yard and clean up debris. You should remove leaves, twigs, branches, acorns, and litter. Inspect your soil, grass, trees, shrubs, and garden structures to see what’s growing back and which section needs the most attention. Create a plan to tackle it when the ground isn’t saturated, which can create further damage. Rake the Grass Thatch, the layer of dead turfgrass covering the soil and root system, needs to be tended to. No matter how vigorously you raked in the fall, don’t skip this step. Raking not only gets rid of the thatch covering, but it also stimulates the grass

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