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The Best Sod to Plant in the Portland, Oregon Area

The Best Sod to Plant in the Portland, Oregon Area

Installing sod on your property is a great way to get you a beautiful green lawn almost instantly. Sod can be installed quickly and offers immediate aesthetic benefits, making it a great option if you're looking to start a new lawn from scratch. However, you still have to choose the best sod for your particular property. In the Portland, Oregon area, two choices have surpassed others:...
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How Many Times Per Year Should You Fertilize Your Lawn in Portland?

How Many Times Per Year Should You Fertilize Your Lawn in Portland?

Some words to remember in the green industry are "a fertilized lawn is a healthy lawn." Fertilizing your lawn is a crucial part of keeping your turf lush and beautiful; it actively replenishes the essential nutrients that your grass needs to thrive and therefore promotes root and top growth in the warmer seasons. Although the importance of regular fertilization cannot be questioned,...
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Weed Control FAQ's

Weed Control FAQ's

Weeds can be a real nuisance here in Oregon and getting rid of them is no easy task. While you may be tempted to get rid of weeds yourself, you'll likely just end up with more weeds on your lawn. The best way to get rid of weeds is to invest in a professional weed control service. We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding this service. Keep reading to learn the...
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How Does Lawn Fertilizer Work & is it Really Necessary?

How Does Lawn Fertilizer Work & is it Really Necessary?

If you are wondering how necessary fertilization is in caring for your grass, then your question is about to be answered! Regular fertilization treatments offer some of the most important benefits that you can provide to your lawn. Fertilizers that include essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium will help your lawn sustain strong and healthy green grass. The ratio of all...
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Increase Your Property Value with a Patio, Walkway & Outdoor Steps

Increase Your Property Value with a Patio, Walkway & Outdoor Steps

As property owners, we always want to be improving our property's resell value – and if we can make the living space even more enjoyable while we're there, why not do it? A great way to add value is by installing a patio, walkway, and outdoor steps in your landscape. By using the same materials for all three, you'll create cohesion in the space which results in a seamless...
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Fill Up Your Senses With These Landscape Plants

Fill Up Your Senses With These Landscape Plants

Your landscape design can be an interactive space for you by filling it with plants that stimulate and excite your sense of sight, sound, scent, taste, and touch. By carefully choosing what plants to install, you can create landscape beds that will engage all 5 of your senses. Keep reading to learn more about the sensory-stimulating plants you can add to your landscape beds in Oregon. ...
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Fertilizer FAQs

Fertilizer FAQs

Every homeowner's dream is to have a verdant lawn that will stand out from the rest. An effective way to achieve that is by giving your turf fertilizer that contains essential nutrients that promote more robust grass growth. Applying fertilizer to your lawn might seem like an easy job, but a lot goes on behind the scenes. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about...
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Here's Why You Need BOTH Fertilization & Weed Control for Your Lawn

Here's Why You Need BOTH Fertilization & Weed Control for Your Lawn

When you're looking into lawn care services for your lawn, two of the biggest services you likely hear about are fertilization and weed control. Fertilization provides your lawn with the nutrients it needs to thrive while weed control - you guessed it - controls the weeds on your lawn. While both of these lawn care services are great, doing one without the other can be a waste of time and...
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Your Guide to a Healthy Lawn & Landscape This Summer

Your Guide to a Healthy Lawn & Landscape This Summer

Spring is a pivotal point in the year for lawns across the U.S., including those of us in Oregon. It's the point where you decide: What am I going to do to set my lawn up for success? Every service you invest in during this time of the year puts you that much ahead for the rest of the year. Wiping the slate clean with a spring yard cleanup removes any lingering debris or clutter...
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Before Hiring Any Landscaping Company Ask These Questions

Before Hiring Any Landscaping Company Ask These Questions

Landscaping projects can be time-consuming and complex, so it’s always a good idea to hire professionals. However, with so many companies to choose from in the Gresham, OR area, you’ll want to make sure you choose one that you can count on to provide stunning results and outstanding customer service. Before hiring a landscaping company, you’ll want to ask them...
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