LAWN CARE BLOG
If you suspect you’ve got poison ivy growing around your landscape, this toxic plant can be a real threat to your family. If your children or guests come into contact with this nuisance, they can develop a nasty rash from the ivy’s resin or oils (Urushiol). Identify poison ivy in your yard and get rid…
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Ticks, mosquitoes, deer, beetles, caterpillars, mice— the list of landscape pests can go on and on. We’re here to pique your interest and share some interesting (and somewhat scary) facts about some of Massachusetts’ most common lawn pests. Ready to be wowed? Check out these five things you probably didn’t know about the pests that affect your…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Details: Jeffrey Scott 203/220-8931 Jeff@JeffreyScott.biz Trumbull, Connecticut: Chris Imach and his team at Swazy & Alexander Landscaping out of Newburyport, MA is one of our winners this year of Jeffrey Scott’s Might Oak Award. Chosen by their peers, Chris and his team were awarded this prestigious award based on their performance as…
Read MoreYou may have good intentions when fertilizing your lawn, but not laying down the proper amount can cause your grass a lot of stress. Here are four ways over-fertilizing can harm your turf: 1. Unnaturally Quick Growth Can Lead to More Maintenance & Future Turf Trouble In humans, overeating has both short-term and long-term effects:…
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During the winter, your grass undergoes a great deal of stress. Cold temperatures, freezing ice, and compaction from heavy snow and snowmen building are just the beginning. Some landscapes have something else to worry about: crown hydration. Homeowners with poor lawn drainage systems are often the victims of this winter damage— killing their grass and…
Read MoreYou want a home landscape that you can be proud of, but you also don’t want to sacrifice your vision or break the bank hiring a professional landscaping planner or designer to give it the facelift it needs to shine. What if we told you that you could make your own plan — allowing you…
Read MoreWhen you’re ready to bring your outdoor yard design vision to life, the first thing you need to do is find a landscaper. With many options and such a large project at stake, hiring the best landscaping company can seem overwhelming. But there are certain traits that separate the right designer from the rest and…
Read MoreMaybe you’re not concerned with “how to cut grass” and just want green grass. Is there really a wrong way to mow? Ask any Property Care or Fertilization expert and they’ll assure you— there is. Proper turf care can promote the lush lawn you’ve always dreamed of, while negligent or sloppy cuts can really cause unnecessary stress…
Read MoreThere’s nothing like the marriage of clean white siding and rustic elegance. Because of their simplistic beauty and functionality, these New England style homes were popular throughout all of America’s architectural history. Whether it’s the balanced symmetry of the Cape Cod style or the spacious porches and protruding bays of Shingle style homes, vintage variations of this sort still…
Read More When it comes to lawn care, you’d be surprised how much science is involved. You’re shooting in the dark from the start. You don’t even know what “kind” of grass you have, never mind determining the right herbicide and fertilizer to care for it. But it seems like a Catch 22. You use chemicals…
Read MoreThinking of “Going Green” this Earth Week? What is “Greener” than Organic Tick & Mosquito Control? Spring sprung late this year but the ticks and mosquitoes are already out in full force and most experts predict it will be an explosive year for these pesky and potentially dangerous pests. Now is the time to act.…
Read MoreIs your lawn starving? If you haven’t fertilized lately, it could be. Grass needs nutrients to thrive, but many lawns are constantly malnourished and don’t look as good as they should. Patchiness, bare spots, browning, and weed invasion are hallmarks of a starving or struggling yard. These problems can be prevented with proper fertilizer application,…
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