With the holiday season upon us, you may be re-evaluating your yard tools–or lack thereof. In this post, we share a list of 13 essential yard tools every homeowner should own (at least, if they do all their own yard work). Plus, we give reasons why we included each on this list. Quick note: IfRead Article

Winter may mean less yard work than other seasons, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done if you want to maintain a healthy yard year-round. If you want to take care of your yard during the cooler months, there are a few things you should know. In this blog post, we’ll provideRead Article

As the weather cools and your grass prepares for dormancy, it’s easy to think that you can take the fall off from doing any yard work. The grass is going dormant, and few (if any leaves) have fallen, so what’s there to do? While it’s true the cooler months mean less yard work than theRead Article

Using a cordless electric lawn mower for your yard can be a great thing. If your lawn is less than a quarter of an acre, cordless electric lawn mowers can work well. This blog post mentions why this is the case. But, if you have a larger yard, it may not be worth the benefits.Read Article

As lawn care providers, we’ve seen our share of lawn maintenance mistakes that homeowners often make. In this post, we’ll list several common lawn maintenance mistakes before discussing what to do instead. Enjoy! Mistake 1: Cutting the grass too low during warmer months Do this instead: Adjust your mower height accordingly Typically, when the weather’s hot,Read Article

The flowers (and other plants) you have in your yard are likely a big reason why you enjoy your lawn. Taking care of these plants means taking care of the beds that house them. And by maintaining your plant beds, you improve the overall look of your lawn. In this post, we’ll provide some effectiveRead Article

Summer is a great time to get your kids engaged in taking care of the lawn. By getting them to participate in yard work, you can help them get some much-needed sunshine and physical activity. Plus, involving your kids in lawn care can teach them the importance of working hard, helping your family, and takingRead Article

Edging your lawn might feel like a pain sometimes, but it’s important to do (or have someone else do). Proper edging gives your yard an added “umph” factor–making it look crisp and clean. When we talk about “properly edging your lawn,” we’re referring to using the right tools to give it a consistent, clean border.Read Article

Maybe you’ve been here before: You just finished mowing your lawn, but your grass still looks like a mess. It’s unevenly cut, it’s torn, it’s frayed at the tips–the cleanly sliced look you’re going for just isn’t there. So now you have three choices: Let’s be upfront here: The problem most likely isn’t you. WeRead Article

We all have year-round commitments: Keeping up with our house, taking care of our family, maintaining our physical health, and caring for our lawn. Sure, lawn care may not be at the top of your list of commitments, but it’s important. Maintaining a beautiful lawn throughout the year might seem like a huge undertaking. AfterRead Article