Published on Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Mosquitoes can be a real nuisance to property owners, as they love to make your property their home. When they come out at night, these blood-thirsty pests will start biting and can make it unbearable for you to spend extended time in your outdoor areas. So, you'll want to do everything you can to keep them away from your property.
Removing stagnant water and keeping your lawn at the perfect height removes mosquitoes' hiding spots and breeding grounds. A clean gutter is also...
Published on Monday, August 09, 2021
There are many ways to warm your outdoor space. However, not many match the appeal or functionality of an outdoor fireplace. If you're in the Elkhart, IN area and have been seeking ways to entertain outdoors while improving your property value, it's hard to go wrong with an outdoor fireplace. Yet, as wonderful as they are, outdoor fireplaces aren't for everyone.
Deciding whether to add an outdoor fireplace to your property is a matter of assessing how well the...
Published on Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Everyone wants to maintain a healthy and beautiful lawn. However, there are certain unwritten but established rules property owners often overlook that can harm your lawn. These harmful lawn mowing practices include sticking to a set mowing schedule week in and week out, mowing in the same direction every week, and cutting more than 1/3 of your grass blades in the same mowing session.
Since these rules are universal, they apply to your lawn whether it's your property here in...
Published on Monday, July 12, 2021
Installing an irrigation system on your property is one of the most effective ways to cultivate a lush lawn and landscape. This will make it so you no longer have to babysit your lawn and flowers in order for them to thrive. Instead, your sprinklers will do the work for you! A properly installed irrigation system can save you time and money while also adding a great deal of convenience to your lawn and landscape maintenance routine. If you're looking to add efficiency to the way you water...
Published on Monday, July 05, 2021
Discovering that you have brown patches of grass is never on a property owner's list of favorite things. How did this happen? Your lawn will tell you when it is in distress. A brown lawn means that something needs to change within your lawn maintenance and care schedule. We are here to help you discover the root of the problem and learn exactly what services will help eradicate it.
When property owners see brown patches of grass, many assume it is because of a lack of water. This could...
Published on Monday, June 28, 2021
What do you usually think about when you hear the words mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks? Like many others, you probably associate them with itchy and irritating bites, however, these common pests can also carry diseases that are transmittable to both animals and humans. Find out more about these diseases and what steps you can take to keep mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas away from your property.
Mosquitoes can carry the West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis, and more.
Mosquitoes may be...
Published on Monday, June 14, 2021
Hydration is a vital part of maintaining a healthy and lush lawn. Watering your lawn becomes more effective and will save you time and resources if done properly. Frequency and depth play an essential role in ensuring your root system is receiving the ideal amount of water. It is so important to avoid overwatering, which can damage plants and promote lawn diseases. Homeowners usually opt to install an irrigation system so that they don't have to worry about how much water is needed and when ...
Published on Sunday, June 06, 2021
Lawn grubs are the larvae of various scarab beetle species, such as Japanese Beetles, June Bugs, and Masked Chafers.
Grubs hatch from the eggs of these adult beetles and immediately begin to feed on the roots of your grass. In
Indiana, grubs will do some light feeding on your lawn's root system, but this is not enough to notice any
damage. However, as the weeks pass and the late summer months approach, grubs will begin to aggressively feed on your
roots, causing extensive...
Published on Thursday, May 27, 2021
Obviously, you don't want to kill your lawn this summer. That's the last thing any property owner desires.
You care too much about your grass and have spent more than enough time nurturing it this spring. Have no fear! In the
following paragraphs, we give you all the advice you need about proper watering, mowing, and fertilization to keep
your grass alive in the heat.
Keep your grass hydrated.
We all need to drink enough water to be at our best in the summer heat. Your...
Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
After a long winter, spring has finally sprung in northern Indiana. That means lawn fertilization season is
upon us. You might wonder if your lawn even needs fertilizer (the answer is yes!) and, if so, how it will impact your
yard. We answer those questions, and more, below so that you can gain a thorough understanding of fertilizer's
importance to properties in Elkhart, Granger, South Bend, IN, and nearby areas.
Do I really need to fertilize...
