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Rock vs. Mulch: Which Is Best for Your Fall Ground Cover
Published on Friday, September 20, 2019
When choosing a protective fall ground covering, many homeowners face the dilemma of choosing rock or mulch for their landscape beds. While each provides their own unique benefits, choosing the best option for your yard depends on your own personal lifestyle and the type of landscape plants you have.
Here we’ll go over the differences between rock and mulch and which one is best for your ...
Why Your Lawn Needs Fall Fertilization
Published on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Your lawn requires many things to keep it strong, healthy, and green throughout the year. When fertilization is mentioned, most people think about springtime application, as this is when your grass is growing and needs all the food it can get to thrive. What many people don’t realize, however, is that your lawn also needs fertilization applications in the autumn.
Fall fertilization sets...
Why It's Time to Schedule a Fall Lawn Cleanup
Published on Monday, September 02, 2019
When the season changes, particularly in spring and fall, many of us begin planning out our seasonal cleaning sprees for the inside of our home. Much like the inside, the outside of our home needs seasonal cleanup too. Seasonal yard cleanups are a vital part of taking care of the look of our property and maintaining its good health.
Seasonal yard cleanups are important for allowing new growth, ...
How Plants Benefit from Regular Trimming & Pruning
Published on Monday, August 26, 2019
Hedge and shrub trimming, small tree trimming, and more aren’t just for fancy aesthetics. While these activities may make you think of sculpted landscape gardens, the truth is that hedge trimming is an important part of keeping plants healthy. Even very basic trees and bushes need regular trimming for their health. It also keeps your yard from becoming overgrown.
The owners of J&C Lawn Care...
Reasons to Use Grass Seed for Your Lawn
Published on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
There are many reasons to lay grass seed than simply when starting a new lawn. Grass seed is great for repairing your lawn’s bare spots, fixing thin areas, and eliminating weeds from your lawn. Using seed is also great for restoring your lawn’s health and promoting its growth and health.
Here are some reasons why your lawn in Gresham, Happy Valley, Troutdale, and...
Why Your Yard Needs Routine Lawn Care
Published on Sunday, August 04, 2019
When you invest in your lawn with regular lawn care services, you are doing more than just making it look pretty. While skipping out on routine lawn care may seem beneficial to your wallet at first, it actually poses many risks to your lawn that require more time and money to fix in the long run.
Routine lawn care keeps your lawn looking nice, keeps it strong and healthy, and saves you time...
How Invasive Blackberry Can Destroy Your Yard
Published on Friday, July 26, 2019
Non-native blackberry plants have taken root and dealt serious damage to properties in our service area and beyond. We have introduced a treatment program that specifically targets these disruptive plants before they can lay waste to your yard.
It’s important to know exactly how invasive blackberry can destroy your yard in order to catch the problem before it gets out of hand. Below you...
What Your Lawn Needs to Survive Summer
Published on Tuesday, July 09, 2019
During summer, your lawn sees heavy use from kids, pets, friends, and others who are outside enjoying the weather. It's also hotter with the sun beating down on your grass. Each season brings new challenges when it comes to the overall health of your lawn.
Here are some services your lawn needs to survive the summer in the areas of Gresham, Happy Valley, Troutdale,...
Is It Safe to Mow During Oregon's Fire Season?
Published on Monday, June 24, 2019
In Oregon, summer has begun to be called something different: fire season. Fire season generally begins on June 1 and lasts until state officials declare that it has ended. Along with fire season comes some restrictions that should be adhered to, no matter what. In 2018 alone, the state saw damages from wildfires reaching $514.6 million, according to the Statesman Journal.
Those restrictions...
Your Lawn Needs a Spring Cleanup: Here's Why
Published on Friday, May 24, 2019
Spring cleanups provide a host of important services that give your lawn and landscaping a fresh start for the growing season. Once the snow begins to melt, your grass, trees, and plants will come out of winter dormancy and attempt to flourish again.
Without proper maintenance, your lawn may not return to its glory during the season.
Spring Cleanups Typically Include Bed Maintenance, Leaf ...
