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What’s so great about Knockout roses, anyway? The answer: There are too many reasons to count! They’re very dramatic, blooming from spring until frost in most cases. They suffer fewer insect and fungal issues than the old fashioned hybrids; they’re drought tolerant, versatile and easily pruned....

You know spring is on the way when you start to see newly mulched landscape beds. New mulch gives off a pungent, earthy smell which is hard to ignore! Mulch, with it’s hefty scent, has several important benefits for your plants and landscape beyond its nice...

By Erik Hildreth, Registered Applicator, Professional Grounds, Inc. Do you know what is in that ice melt product you’re putting down? Most residents are not aware of properties in the active ingredients which leaves them wondering which ice melts to use. When it comes to products...

The temperatures have fallen and it’s a little uncomfortable to be outside gardening right now. We humans have the luxury of staying indoors to shelter ourselves from the elements but those beautiful plants you installed, on the other hand, have no such refuge. Many plantings...

Watering during the first growing season and through the establishment period that a tree/shrub is planted is crucial for it's survival. We strongly recommend our clients follow these watering instructions for new plantings that have been installed at their property. After planting, the roots of trees...

Many consumers inquire about irrigation systems when they are looking to updating or renovating their landscape. An irrigation system is certainly a time saver, can provide supplemental moisture during times of drought, and definitely adds an element of convenience for a homeowner; however, like many time...

Landscape lighting provides the greatest wow factor to any landscape. I'm proud to get a lot of compliments on my own yard because I work really hard to make it look good!  By far the most common compliment is directed at how amazing the lights...

Have you giggled at your neighbor mowing leaves on the lawn instead of blowing them into piles for removal? Is your neighbor cutting corners on leaf removal or are they on to something? When fall rolls around and deciduous leaves to turn their beautiful fall...

A lot of clients ask our professional option for seeding or sodding their lawn. We are going to give you some basics on these two options that can help you decide which route is best for your turf needs. SEEDING: The seeding method works best when...

Fall is the ideal time to seed your lawn. There are different techniques for seeding and depending on your turf’s needs there may be more than one technique that will work best for your grass. Terraseeding is a relatively new seed establishment process. Terraseeding should...