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Tips to Prepare Your Landscaping for Cooler Weather
Published on Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Most people tend to think that spring and summer are the most important seasons for landscape care, but in fact, fall is actually the most important time. During autumn, your landscape starts to transition into dormancy and store up energy for the upcoming cold months. Aerating, seeding, and fertilizing your lawn in the fall is pertinent to its survival during winter.
Here are some tips on how ...
Project Case Study: Neglected Residential Lawn Cleanup
Published on Wednesday, October 09, 2019
At J&C Lawn Care, one of our specialties is taking properties that have been neglected and turning them into a beautiful display. When we were presented with an opportunity in the East Portland, OR area to clean up a residential property, we jumped at the chance.
This particular project presented a couple of challenges: the homeowner wanted to keep as much of the original plant life as...
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,...
