Many customers ask: How late in the season do we continue to install landscape jobs?
The answer is based on two weather conditions:
1. First significant snow.
2. When the ground freezes.
Once one of these occurs we will shut...
Due to recent detections of box tree moth the quarantine has been expanded. This pest is highly invasive. The recent sightings have been in Oakland and Eaton counties. The expansion of the quarantine will now include the following counties:...
Trees are an essential part of a new home or re-landscaping project. Trees add beauty and often shade to any yard. Trees last a lifetime if cared for correctly. There are several factors to consider when planting a tree.
The...
It is very important, especially when the weather is fluctuating as it is this year, to adjust your sprinklers. The amount of water you need is based on the amount of rain and heat we get. It needs to be balanced based on those...
Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. With warmer temperatures come those pesky mosquitos.
While using commercial bug sprays can help keep mosquitos away they have chemicals that can be harmful to people and the...
Ornamental grasses are used for aesthetic purposes to enhance a landscape. They range in size from 3 inches to 10 feet tall. The colors they display are quite a site to see. During the winter months, the leaves poke through the snow...
A new trend in the financial world is using digital payments. Popular types of these payments are Zelle, Venmo, and Cashapp. While these are an easier way to transfer money for payment, buyer beware! If there is a problem with the...
Today most home owners have gutters to catch roof run off water. That water then travels into horizontal downspouts and discharges along the foundation of the house. Often landscapers extend the downspouts underground to get the...
Many times we think of landscaping as a way to accent your home. What can we add to accent our landscaping? One option is a hot tub. Hot tubs have become very popular during COVID. They come is wide variety of sizes,...
Please be on the lookout!
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) anyone who has eastern hemlock trees on their property should look for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid. In...
Now that the weather has turned colder the leaves are falling. It is important to keep fallen leaves off your lawn.
While raking your lawn is a tedious task, it's important to maintain a healthy lawn. Keeping leaves off the lawn...
In August, The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of spotted laternfly in Pontiac, Michigan. Early detection allows containment which is vital to prevent the spread.
What to look for:
Eggs of the spotted laternfly...
Recently the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a case of invasive beech leaf disease in St. Clair County.
The disease has not been present in Michigan before. It is associated with the microscopic worm,...
There is a new trend for homeowners. Installing synthetic grass at their homes instead of natural grass. There are pros and cons to consider when making this decision.
Pros:
Pet Friendly
Good for water conservation.
Free of...
Bulk trees and plants at low prices, so tempting but buyer beware. Finally, the temps are rising and the sun is shining! It's time to get your yard in order. While out shopping at some of the big box stores you'll often see...
Over the last few years we have seen a strong shift in brick paving and hardscape design trends. In the past, curves and radiuses were often the focal point and highlight of patios and walkways. The construction process was fairly simple...
Happy New Year to all our new and current customers! We are hoping 2022 brings some normalcy! We hope you are all staying healthy.
We are receiving updates from many, if not all of our vendors regarding shortages and price...
A friendly reminder that this is the time to begin winterizing your sprinkler system! This is standard maintenance and needs to be done to protect your sprinkler system during the freezing temperatures in the winter months. This...
Customers often request to have landscape fabric installed under mulch to help prevent weeds. This is not an acceptable industry weed prevention method for mulch beds.
Mulch is a wood product that will deteriorate and decompose. ...
