Does your lawn need a little seeding TLC? Not all grasses are the same and different varieties will thrive in different climates. So which grass is right for upstate New York lawns? In New York state, cool season grasses are the most common grasses found. Cool season grasses include varieties … [Read more...]
Summer Lawn Maintenance for Albany’s Weather
Optimal summer lawn maintenance varies from region to region, climate to climate, and by type of grass. Improperly “maintaining” your yard could lead to quite the opposite outcome and instead, you could be causing major damage to your lawn. Mowing Your Lawn Let us start with the basics! Mowing … [Read more...]
7 Guaranteed Ways to Kill Your Lawn
Spring has sprung and who needs a beautiful, lush yard, right? Here we are providing you with the best ways guaranteed to destroy your lawn and become the eyesore of the neighborhood. Scalping Photo Credit: emeraldlawnsaustin.com Scalping your cool-season grass lawn is an excellent way to … [Read more...]
What is Mulching?
Photo: hgtv.com Mulching is one of the best and easiest things you can do to protect and spruce up the overall look of your landscaping. Mulch is any material spread over or laid upon cultivated soil. This can include grass trimmings, bark or wood chips, pine needles, straw, shredded leaves, etc. … [Read more...]
Dethatching and Overseeding Your Lawn
Dethatching and overseeding your lawn should be a routine annual part of your lawn maintenance but it frequently goes by the wayside. The goal of dethatching and overseeding your lawn is to keep it looking beautiful and lush. The truth of the matter is many homeowners overseed their lawns as a way … [Read more...]
