While we are most familiar with artificial turf grass being on sports fields, there are many other places where turf is not only appropriate, but beneficial. Your backyard is one of them! Not only does turf significantly add to your home’s curb appeal, but it also has several environmental benefits. Erosion control Traps dirt, smoke, …
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Did you know that one of the major causes of tree failure is a failing root system? The main function of roots is to supply a tree with the nutrients and water it needs to survive. So, when its root system is compromised, it makes sense that the tree’s health would suffer. Often homeowners will …
Hemlock trees are not only an important part of the natural forest and an essential resource for the timber industry, but they are also a great ornamental addition to residential landscapes. The small aphid-like pests called Hemlock Woolly Adelgids are an invasive species that are a danger to hemlock trees. Horticultural oil spraying is often …
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This week we saw our first frost, and although we’ve had an extremely warm fall thus far, the temperatures are now starting to drop pretty low, especially at night. That being said, now is the time to begin preparing your landscape for such conditions, and to start thinking about protecting plants from frost. Frost occurs …
A natural swimming pool is an in-ground swimming pool that utilizes natural processes to clean the water instead of harsh chemicals. The actual swim zone of natural pools exists below the surface of the water. To put it into perspective, imagine a wall; on one side is the regeneration (recharge) or “purification” zone, and on …
The stink bug, classified as a nuisance pest, is originally from Asia. The brown marmorated stink bug is the one you are likely seeing all over your yard, in your trees, and possibly in your home. Mild winters and warm springs allow for additional generations to reproduce, which is likely the cause of their increased …