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Increase the Beauty of Your Landscape Beds With These 3 Services
Published on Thursday, September 22, 2022
Landscape beds play an important role in the overall curb appeal of your property in Oregon, so it's important that they always look their best. If you're looking to increase the beauty of your landscape beds, there are three services you will need to schedule: trimming and pruning, mulch installation, and flower installation. Trimming and pruning services are essential to...
Do You Really Need to Refresh the Mulch in Your Landscape Beds Every Year?
Published on Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Mulch ground coverings play an important role in your landscape beds as they provide both aesthetic and functional benefits. If you're wondering if you really need to refresh the mulch in your landscape beds every year, the answer is a resounding yes! That's because mulch will decompose over time, so you'll need to replace it to make sure that it's providing its intended benefits. ...
Why Messy & Overgrown Landscapes Need to Be Cleaned up Before Winter
Published on Monday, November 15, 2021
If you have a property with overgrown vegetation, whether it be grass, trees, shrubs, or other plants, it might be tempting to let the winter season come and go and just handle the issue in the spring. However, neglected vegetation can be more than an eyesore. It can also make caring for your landscape a lot more difficult in the spring.
One of the main things that you'll want to do is to...
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...
Get a Spring Cleanup! Don't Be the Eyesore on Your Block
Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The cold months of the winter season leave your lawn weak and unprepared for the growing season ahead. Usually, you'll find that there is a lot of leftover clutter and debris from the fall and winter seasons. A spring cleanup is the best way to give your lawn the TLC it needs after those chilly months. Spring cleanups not only help your lawn look its best, but they also prevent further health ...
The Pros and Cons of Cedar Chips for Your Landscape Beds
Published on Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Cedar chips are a very natural-looking type of mulch that blend in well with landscape beds in Happy Valley. Cedar chips offer a wide variety of benefits including insect control, moisture retention, and temperature control. Some property owners are hesitant to use cedar chips in their landscape beds because they lose their color and repellent qualities relatively quickly. However, regular...
4 Rock & Mulch Ground Covers for Your 2020 Portland Landscape
Published on Wednesday, January 15, 2020
As we begin the new year, you may want to consider installing ground cover for your landscape. We provide professional rock and mulch installation services for residential and commercial properties in Troutdale, Happy Valley, and Gresham, OR.
Deciding between rock and mulch may be a difficult decision to make. Our team at J&C Lawn Care recommends incorporating both rock ...
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 ...
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...
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....
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