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Protect Your Garden from the Winter Cold with a Ground Cover
Published on Wednesday, October 13, 2021
You worked hard to keep your garden healthy and flourishing. But the winter cold can wipe out the amazing gains you made earlier in the year after putting in all of that hard work. And it only takes a few short months to undo your previous efforts. But the good news is you can protect your plants by installing a new ground cover or replenishing the existing cover in your landscape bed....
Don’t Aerate Your Lawn in These Seasons Unless You Want to Harm Your Grass
Published on Monday, October 04, 2021
When thinking about scheduling an aeration service for your lawn, you'll want to make sure you're getting the timing right. In Oregon, we primarily have cool-season grasses like bluegrasses and fescues, so that timing will look different than it will for regions with warm-season grasses. Cool-season grass is weak when coming out of winter dormancy, so spring would not be an ideal...
3 Things to Consider When Designing Your Seating Wall
Published on Monday, September 20, 2021
A common addition that many property owners in Oregon add to their landscapes is a seating wall. While installing one of these may seem like a pretty straightforward project, there are many factors to consider before committing to a particular style or size. One of the most important is the height itself – it has to be a good height for people to sit on or it loses its purpose....
The Last Mow of the Year - Prepping Your Lawn for Winter Dormancy
Published on Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Fall lawn maintenance is about helping your lawn recover from summer stress while preparing it for winter dormancy. Failure to do either takes away from its overall curb appeal and makes your lawn weaker. Weakened lawns are a target for weeds, insect infestations, and lawn disease. One way to help prepare your lawn for winter dormancy is to give it one last cut before winter hits. This last mow...
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping - What You Can Do To Help
Published on Sunday, July 18, 2021
Environmentally-friendly landscaping helps protect the environment. You can achieve this kind of landscape in several ways, including by reducing the amount of grass on your lawn, planting more trees, and growing wildlife-friendly plants. Your journey to an eco-friendly lifestyle can begin on your own property and can be extremely helpful to our planet as it combats climate change. Keep reading...
Water Wisely Over The Summer - Tips To Survive Drought And Water Bills
Published on Wednesday, July 07, 2021
When it comes to watering your lawn and landscape during the dry summer months in Gresham, Oregon, homeowners should work smart. Working smart means maximizing every drop of water through the right timing coupled with consistent lawn care and maintenance practices like aeration and mulch installation. If you want to save water during the summer season, preparing your lawn before...
Plant These 5 Native Plants for a Fantastic, Low-Maintenance Landscape
Published on Wednesday, June 23, 2021
A beautiful, low maintenance landscape in Oregon is achievable as long as you make smart choices. One of the
best decisions a property owner can make is to include native plants in their landscape. These are the plants that
have been naturally growing in a certain area even before the European settlers came. They have had many years to grow
and adapt to their environment, making...
Prepare Your Lawn For Fire Season
Published on Thursday, June 10, 2021
The 2021 fire season has started a month earlier than expected in some counties of Oregon. It usually begins
in early June and lasts until fall or when state officials declare it. Burn bans are announced alongside the fire
season to mitigate the risk of more wildfires.
More than 1.2 million acres of land were burned in 2020's wildfires, leaving many residents struggling....
What Makes Slow-Release Fertilizer the Better Option for Lawns?
Published on Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Fertilizer treatments are an important lawn care service as they feed your lawn with essential nutrients that it will need to thrive. However, many property owners are curious about the difference between slow-release and quick-release fertilizer. While there are similarities, there are also several important distinctions that make slow-release fertilizer more desirable. Here in Gresham,...
Sod Vs Seed - Which Should You Choose?
Published on Monday, May 31, 2021
Fresh and vibrant grass is always a good idea for your lawn, and it can be achieved either through seeding or
installing sod. It is critical to make an informed choice between whether you want the instant gratification that sod
installation can give you or the lower initial cost that comes with seeding. Another factor to consider is the time it
takes to establish your thick, lush lawn.
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