Published on Monday, July 24, 2023
If you want your lawn in Oregon to reach its full potential, then you will need to ensure that it's always supplied with the nutrients that it needs. The best way to give your lawn these nutrients is through fertilization treatments. If you're planning on fertilizing your lawn, you're likely wondering how long it will take for the treatments to start working. Well, the...
Published on Thursday, July 13, 2023
Here in Oregon, weeds can be a big problem for property owners. If these invasive plants take over your lawn, they can drag down the overall curb appeal of your property and steal nutrients and other resources from your grass. If you're looking for a way to permanently keep weeds off of your lawn, you'll want to invest in pre-emergent weed control treatments. These types of...
Published on Thursday, June 15, 2023
The fall season can be a great time of year here in Oregon. The weather starts cooling off, pumpkin-flavored everything starts being sold, and leaves turn beautiful colors before falling to the ground. While the latter of these things can be a beautiful sight at first, leaves can actually be detrimental to the health of your grass if they are not removed in a timely fashion. That's ...
Published on Tuesday, June 06, 2023
One of the best ways to improve the visual appeal of your property in Oregon is to have landscape beds installed on it. That's because the design of the landscape beds alone can add to the aesthetic of your property, and then filling them with beautiful plants and ground coverings will take them to the next level! However, because they can play such an important role in the overall ...
Published on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Your shrubs can play a huge role in the overall curb appeal of your property in Oregon, so you'll want to keep them looking their best throughout the year. That's where trimming comes in. This service should be performed at least once annually to keep your shrubs in great shape. In addition to keeping your shrubs looking good, trimming can also prevent overgrowth, promote...
Published on Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A fire pit can make a fantastic addition to your outdoor living space because it can not only provide you with a place to gather around when the weather is chilly here in Oregon, but can also enhance the overall value of your property. If you want to design a fire pit from scratch, there are some things that you'll want to consider. First, you'll want to decide what size and...
Published on Sunday, April 23, 2023
If you own a property that you are particularly proud of, you'll want to showcase its beauty all the time. However, when the sun goes down, the beauty of your property can disappear into the darkness. But, it doesn't have to! By investing in an outdoor lighting system, you can bring your property to life at night! When it comes to installing a lighting system on your property, there...
Published on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Weeds are problematic plants that can cause a range of problems for property owners if they infest their lawns. That's because weeds can not only drag down the curb appeal of lawns that are infested with them, but they also steal nutrients and other resources from grass. Here in the Portland, OR, area, there are 5 weeds that commonly invade lawns here: chickweed, dandelions, crabgrass,...
Published on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
After professionals finish aerating your lawn in Oregon, you might notice 2-to 3-inch plugs of soil sitting on your lawn. Don't worry — this is completely normal and not an oversight. When your lawn is aerated, little holes are created in the soil to allow nutrients and other resources to reach the roots in your turf — the cores are plugs of soil from where these holes were ...
Published on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Adding a new patio to your outdoor living space will create a perfect space to relax and enjoy the outdoors in Portland, Oregon. If you have decided to use pavers for your new patio, you will need to decide what type of pattern you want to use as well. This decision should be thought about carefully because this will determine how your patio will look and you'll want to pick something you...