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Mulch Madness: Why Your Landscaping Needs Mulch
Published on Wednesday, March 13, 2019
As we settle into the spring season in Gresham, Happy Valley, Troutdale, Oregon, and other surrounding areas, it’s time to start thinking about the ways we can work toward making our yards healthy and looking great. Aside from regular lawn mowing and maintenance, there are other tasks that need to be performed.
One of these tasks is to add mulch to your landscaping....
Are Fertilizers & Herbicides Safe for Kids & Pets?
Published on Monday, February 11, 2019
In order to keep a healthy lawn, it’s key to apply four fertilizer treatments a year. Specially formulated slow-release treatments give your lawn nutrients it needs to grow. While maintaining your lawn, you also need to make sure weed control is a priority by using pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides.
With these fertilizer and herbicide applications comes chemicals and many...
How to Tell If Your Lawn Is Dead or Just in Its Dormant State
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Summer in Gresham, OR can have detrimental effects on a lawn that can last well into fall and winter, making homeowners wonder if their spring lawn is going to come back at all. Generally, when there is a lack of rain in the summertime it can lead to brown spots from the heat or drought stress on the grass. What does this mean for telling whether your lawn is dead or dormant?...
When to Stop Watering Your Lawn in Northern Oregon
Published on Wednesday, November 14, 2018
When the autumn weather sets in and temperatures start to drop in areas if Northern Oregon, like Gresham, you may be inclined to stop watering your lawn abruptly. It is an easy misunderstanding to believe watering your lawn is just a summer task. During the summer, consistent water helps you maintain a lush, green, and healthy lawn in the hotter months of the year.
Why You Should...
Why You Need to Install Mulch During the Winter in Portland, OR
Published on Wednesday, November 07, 2018
Spring landscape mulching is a common activity throughout the country for landscaping beds. Mulching during this time adds beautification to your landscape beds, while also providing the added benefits of weed control, moisture retention, and temperature control.
Mulching is one of the most beneficial landscaping practices that both protects and enhances your property. In areas such as...
Pre-Emergent Weed Control is More Effective in the Fall vs. the Spring
Published on Tuesday, October 23, 2018
The fall season is the best time to get your lawn in its best form for the following spring. The temperature and weather conditions in autumn are perfect for restoring your lawn back to its full potential, including 100% grass cover, soil restoration, and making your lawn more wear tolerant.
The three most important tasks you can do for your lawn include:
Late Season Fertilization...
Portland, OR Homeowners Need These 4 Lawn Care Services in Late Fall
Published on Wednesday, October 10, 2018
How much you put into your fall lawn care services will set the bar for the kind of lawn and landscaping your property will have in the spring. When it comes to caring for your property in fall, there is a checklist for homeowners in Gresham, OR. These four major late fall lawn care services are imperative to the health and maintenance of your property.
1. Remove leaves and...
Fall Leaf Removal - The Benefits for Your Lawn Throughout Winter & Into Spring
Published on Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Autumn is a beautiful time for colors and one of the greatest assets to your yard is having large, beautiful trees to watch the changing of the leaves. However, once those leaves change color, they inevitably fall to the ground, which causes a covering of leaves on your lawn.
Leaves have a tendency to smother the lawn by creating a layer that blocks sunlight and nutrients from reaching the...
Fall Aeration Can Repair Damage to Your Lawn
Published on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
According to many lawn care professionals, spring and fall are the prime times for aerating your lawn, due to the rate at which grass is growing. Most landscaping companies will tend to choose fall over spring. However, location and weather are huge factors in the success of your aerating.
When it comes to core aeration, the two different types of tools that are typically used are handheld...
6 Ways You Are Killing Your Lawn
Published on Monday, August 27, 2018
Are the proper precautions being taken when it comes to caring for your lawn? Homeowners in the Gresham, Happy Valley, Troutdale, and surrounding areas have killed their lawn by making simple mistakes. However, by making important adjustments to your lawn care approach or by using a professional lawn care company like J&C Lawn Care, you can see a tremendous difference in your...
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