Don’t Trim Hydrangeas

Don’t Trim Hydrangeas

Right now, we’re seeing new growth on most hydrangeas. This means the plants should look healthy and happy during spring. We wanted to show this because during winter, hydrangeas look mostly bare, and you may be tempted to trim them back. Doing so now will cut...
Does Your Landscape Attract Pests?

Does Your Landscape Attract Pests?

Did you know that your landscape can affect whether or not bugs enter your home? If you have trees or shrubs that are touching the side of the house, it can act as a bridge for ants, termites, or other insects. This also applies to tree limbs against the roof, which...
Weed Identification: Marsh Parsley

Weed Identification: Marsh Parsley

Marsh parsley is one of our less talked about summer weeds. Cyclospermum leptophyllum, also known as marsh parsley, is an invasive summer weed and a member of the carrot family. It grows in moist areas, usually near standing water. It can be identified by its finely...
Outdoor Drain vs Floodwater

Outdoor Drain vs Floodwater

Watch how fast this outdoor drain deals with floodwater A flooded yard can cause problems in the future, such as lawn fungus, water-loving weeds, and grass-eating bugs. Sometimes flood water can collect near your foundation, absorbing into the soil there. If the soil...
Root Rot vs Brown Patch Lawn Fungus

Root Rot vs Brown Patch Lawn Fungus

We’ve seen a rainy week, with fall on the horizon. Right now, it’s important to know the signs of lawn fungus and how to identify it. Two main types of fungus cause issues here: take-all root rot and brown patch. Identification Brown patch: This fungus looks like...