by Green Thumb Expert | Dec 5, 2012 | Turf Grass
Lawn watering is the most important part of having healthy grass. Since an individual grass plant is composed of over 90% water, it only makes sense that the plant needs regular watering. Anytime that you are dealing with a living object, you will have to provide...
by Green Thumb Expert | Dec 3, 2012 | Fertilizer Products, Turf Grass
Improper lawn maintenance can make for an unattractive lawn. There are four basic parts to improper lawn maintenance. Knowing what to do and what not to do, is key in proper lawn maintenance. Four basic parts to improper lawn maintenance. Improper mowing is usually...
by Green Thumb Expert | Dec 3, 2012 | Turf Grass
Having a soil analysis taken of your yard is one of the most important steps in preparing the right fertilizer program for your lawn. A soil analysis will tell you the level of organic matter in your soil as well as the pH of your soil. Also included in most soil...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 28, 2012 | Landscaping
Landscape rock and mulch products are both popular ground covers for landscapes. Mulch products require topdressing every year to maintain their fresh appearance. Landscape rock on the other hand can go for years without having to be top-dressed or replaced. ...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 27, 2012 | Equipment Reviews
Using a riding aerator will definitely save you quite a bit of time if you have a large property. A riding aerator can cut down on labor time by ten fold on the right property. For core aeration on large properties, you only have three options. You can use a walk...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 26, 2012 | Landscaping
The term hardscapes refers to the installation of landscape material consisting of stone or cast products. Examples of hardscapes include retaining walls, patios and outdoor living areas. Hardscapes can be created using natural or man-made products. Examples of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 26, 2012 | Pest Control, Shrubs and Trees
If your landscape is riddled with dying arborvitae plants, there are several things that may be causing the die back. If you have mature arborvitae plants, there is usually only a hand full of things that cause dying. Dying arborvitae can be caused by lack of...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 21, 2012 | General, Snow Removal
If you are a snow removal customer, you will soon see snow flags appearing on your property. The purpose of snow flags is to mark the edges of all hard surface areas on your property. Marking the edges of your hard surface areas helps cuts down on damage from over...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 20, 2012 | Pest Control, Turf Grass, Weed Control
It is important to minimize pesticide drift so that non-target plant are not affected. There are many things that can occur after a pesticide is applied. Reducing human error can save many headaches, time and money. A miss application is a pesticide treatment that...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 20, 2012 | Insects, Pest Control, Shrubs and Trees
One of the best ways to fight Japanese beetles in your property is to install Japanese beetle resistant plants. Some plants attract Japanese beetles and others do not. If you don’t want to spray for these pests, consider installing Japanese beetle resistant...
