Lawn Care, who’s right for you?

Lawn Care, who’s right for you? Hiring professional lawn care services can make you extremely relieved or incredibly frustrated. It all depends on who you select to do the work. Some of you may be looking to hire a professional lawn maintenance company for the first time. Others may find it is time for a […]

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Pruning Professionally

  Late winter is a good time for pruning in many regions. Pruning deciduous plants in the winter promotes fast regrowth in the spring, as most plants are dormant during the winter. It’s also easier to see the shape of deciduous plants in the winter, since their foliage is gone. With temperatures fluctuating as they […]

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El Niño Update: Managing Grounds and Landscaping

Rain, Snow, or Shine, New Image is on the Job! Whether you consider the unseasonable weather we are experiencing a blessing after last year’s polar vortex or just can’t wait for the warm weather to end, you probably have not considered the possibility of winter snows. We’re currently feeling the brunt of an extended warm, […]

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Aeration & Seeding – When and Why / Fall Lawn Care

When and Why: The Benefits of Fall Aeration and Seeding It’s blog time again, and that means it’s time to dish out some more tips on how to properly care for your lawn! We’ve previously done a blog on aeration and seeding, but it is always good to revisit the topic, as it is one […]

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Spring Mulching and Its Benefits

The Importance of Spring Mulching Many may write off mulching as just a peripheral part of lawn and garden care, but laying down mulch every spring is one of the most important things that the discerning landscaper can do. Mulching yearly, and specifically in the spring is important for four reasons: conserving moisture, reducing weed […]

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It’s the Perfect Time to Prune Dormant Shrubs!

Pruning And Its Benefits Over the next several weeks, reinvigorate and shape deciduous shrubs (the ones that lose their leaves every fall) while they are dormant, using several pruning techniques. Pruning takes practice, but it’s worth the effort: In the growing season, your shrubs will display new, vigorous growth, flowering and fruiting. Why Prune Now? […]

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Winterizing Your Lawn

Saving Your Grass Plants The grass plants in your lawn are living organisms that need to be properly cared for all year round. The harsh winter months are very destructive to the grass plant. Fall is when the grass plant begins to prepare itself for Winter, and the following Summer. Fall maintenance practices are important for building up the […]

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When, Why, and How to Water Your Lawn…

Water in the Morning The a.m. is the best time to water the lawn because the air is cooler and there’s usually not much wind to blow the droplets. In the middle of the day, water evaporates too quickly. And in the evenings, water can cling to the blades of grass overnight, which can cause […]

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Pruning in the Spring; right or wrong?

Pruning can actually be done at any time of the year; however, recommended times vary with different plants. Contrary to popular belief, pruning at the wrong time of the year does not kill plants, but continual improper pruning results in damaged or weakened plants. Do not prune at the convenience of the pruner, but rather […]

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