With all the time we have spent at home this year with the current COVID-19 pandemic. You may be trying to think of an activity to get out and do with the whole family. A nice family drive out to the country to find the perfect Christmas tree is a great idea. Cutting down your own tree is a great family tradition to start for the holiday season. It`s a nice break from everyday life to get some fresh air and out of the house during cooler weather.            I haven`t cut down my own tree for a ..read more

With the recent lack of rain, we are suggesting to water a little more now to prepare plants for the upcoming winter. Plants focus mostly on root development and storing resources at this time. With water being essential for both of these. Lawns need about an 1" of water per week, this can be achieved by watering deeply 2 days in a row. then take 2 days off. Either by irrigation systems or hose and sprinklers. Soak shrubs periodically during dry spells with enough water to moisten the soil to ..read more

We have all heard of landscaping, but goatscaping is a new craze for organic land clearing. This is a good alternative than cutting down brush or other invasives from your land. Goats typically eat about anything including Bush Honeysuckle, Poison Ivy and so forth. You can now hire them to come clear your land.            Goatscaping is typically is used in the agriculture field but is making it`s way into more public and private landowners these days to clear land. People are starting to ..read more

It`s that spooky time of year again.Time to get out the fake spider webs and witch’s hats. Fall has finally arrived and we can start to think about the scariest time of the year, well according to Freddy Krueger. Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year when you get to scare people and not get in trouble, for the most part. Repurposing of materials has become a big phrase as the public is trying to do their part for the environment.            I have been seeing a lot of ways to ..read more

We recently did a repair next to a new walkway that was poured a few years back. I know a lot of concrete contractors usually will just backfill and seed the areas worked in. It also depends on what the contract states and if it a residential or commercial job. We went ahead and installed new fescue sod in the gaps. This is a sure way to add new grass instantly to the area. Along with proper watering guidelines as sod is a perishable item just like any plant.            First, we went in and ..read more

I recently decided to change up the landscape in front of my home. The area was a little neglected over the years from the last owner. I have always heard about pollinator gardens but never really installed one. After doing a little research on the internet and talking to my local nursery (Garden Heights Nursery). I decided to clear out the area and give it a shot.            First, I went in and de-weeded to clear out any unwanted vegetation. I found some interesting weeds in the area, lol ..read more

Spring is starting to pop its head in finally after the long, cold winter that we endured here in St. Louis in many years.  It`s time to get back out and make our neighbor`s jealous of your yard. Our long-awaited vacation from lawn care is over. It only takes a few things to get started this year.First and foremost is to make sure your mower is ready for the mowing season. If it was properly winterized this shouldn`t be a problem.  A cloggy carburetor can make starting the mower a real ..read more

During the last heavy rain we had over the weekend, it made me realize how many people don`t clean their gutters. You could hear the neighbors gushing over with water. This gave me the idea to do a blog on it.  The gutter system is your homes outer shell to get the water away from the home. This also includes your roof and foundation included in the outer shell. Clogged up gutters can harm the home`s outer shell causing moisture to seep into the home. This is never fun to deal with when you have ..read more

Mulch has many benefits in the gardens as helping plants out and adding the attractiveness your garden may lack. Spring is the time when you may apply a new layer of mulch or turn over the old stuff to bring back the color. Mulch does have its minor maintenance details that some do overlook sometimes.            Mulch can help the soil to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This helps when you have bulbs planted in the ground. Moisture can be conserved in the ground during times of ..read more

Aerating your yard in the spring can give your lawn that extra jump after coming out of winter dormancy.  Aeration simply put is removing plugs from your yard to allow for better water and air penetration into the soil. This, in turn, helps the turf develop a deeper root system and helps in water run-off too. When it comes to aerating your yard, a lot of people consider doing this in the fall. Spring is also a good time to consider aerating your yard. Timing is the key if you plan on putting ..read more