New Paver Patios
New Walkway, Porch, Seating Wall and Fire Pit During the cooler times of the year, outdoor living areas like patios and fire pits can be a great place to hang out. Here a few things to keep in mind during the year to keep your outdoor living area beautiful from YardMasterz.com; first, you want to keep the debris and dirt off. […]
Getting Ready for Cooler Times
As the kids start back to school, we come to an end of a very hot Summer. We are still going to have some hot days, but not as hot for as many days in a row. Keep in mind a couple of things as we work towards fall. Don’t turn the irrigation system off. […]
Drainage Problem Solutions
Drainage issues in the landscape can be challenging to fix. During heavy rains, the ground becomes saturated and the water can not be absorbed into the ground and starts pooling. This can cause root rot on your shrubs, fungus in your turf, and seeping water into your home’s foundation. What are some of the ways […]
Make Light of Your Landscape
It is nice to have some cool weather for a change. The lower temperatures seem to get you in the mood for the holidays coming up. There are several reminders about holiday decorating to keep in mind. Be sure you trim all of your shrubs and trees before putting decorations on them. Just keep in […]
Landscape Tips for Late Fall
If you have not done so yet, now is the time to apply winterizes for the turf and start getting your supplies together for covering plants during a hard freeze. Be sure to also water a day ahead of a coming freeze. Wait on cutting back anything like Crepe Myrtles or Red Ti plants until […]
What Flowers Now?
This time of year it’s hot and the flower choices are kind of limited. Some choices you can use are Salvia, Coleus, Pentas, Lantana, and Crotons. W e are kind of in a ‘no man’s land’ for flowers unit fall gets here. You can also use substitutes such as Lilies or Society Garlic or a […]
Get your Limbs in Shape Now!
With the recent large amounts of rain and wind each afternoon, it is a good time to make sure any tree limbs are pruned off. High winds can cause a limb to become a projectile and possibly do damage. It is usually better to be proactive in this case to avoid the limb perhaps landing […]
Bugs and Blades
This is a good time to make sure your mower blades are sharp. Sharp blades not only make it easier to mow your yard, but makes for healthier turf. By keeping the blades sharp, it allows the grass to be cut and not torn which invites problems for your yard. Try not to cut more […]
Plants and Transplants
With the heat reaching near triple digits on a regular basis, it is important to know a few tips for what to plant and transplant now. The first thing to remember is that it is risky to transplant this time of year. The intense heat is very hard on the plants and makes survival less […]
Watering Guidelines
The new watering guideline notice came recently changing the rules of the game for some of us. In the past there were no restrictions on how you irrigated your turf. The guidelines involved days of the week and times of watering. That has all changed. Starting November 1, only 50 % of the turf area […]