Ryan's Guide to Your Lawn & Landscape

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Ryan's Guide to Your Lawn & Landscape


The Warm Winter’s Effect on Your Landscape

January 31st, 2012

This winter has not been typical.  Little snow and 60 degree days in January have become expected.  Knock on wood.    While we may be enjoying the sun’s warmth, our landscape could potentially face a few dangers with the small amount of snowfall received so far.

Any type of bulb foliage that you may be currently seeing could be affected by frost from low temperatures in the evening.    The frost damage may turn the edges of the leaves brown and dry, but it will have no lasting effect on the plant and will not stop it from flowering.

Make sure to pay special attention to any evergreens planted in containers.  These can continue to lose water through their leaves in the winter, so watering them will help them perform better once springtime arrives.


Illluminate Your Lawn

December 16th, 2011

Landscape Lighting can be a quick and easy way to increase the value of your beautiful lawn.  Why only enjoy your front or back yard during the daylight hours?  When deciding to install lighting, ask yourself the purpose

Maybe you want to set a nice romantic mood, or maybe you are trying to increase the safety of  your house at night.  No matter the reason, make a sketch of your yard and decide where to place your lighting before you begin purchasing.  This planning process should ensure that your next landscaping project will be a success!


Gnomes, Flamingoes, and Zombies, oh my!!!

December 13th, 2011

Landscaping your lawn has become more than just keeping your grass green and the flowers blooming… Lawn decorations are a fad that won’t seem to go away.

When deciding how to spice up your next landscaping job consider these popular choices:

1. Pink Lawn Flamingos: Yes, these pink plastic birds are still around.  In fact, after half a century, a larger variety abounds than ever before!

2. Lawn Gnomes: These cute but creepy looking creatures can now be found in a never ending variety of sports jerseys, colors, and more…

3. Bathtubs/Toilets: Normally found in bathrooms – antique versions are sprouting up in many lawns.  While water may not run through them anymore, watering of the plants contained within them will probably be necessary.

4. Boats: Have an old boat that will never see the ocean (or lakes) waves again?  Well bury your version of the titanic into the soil and start growing some plants in it!

5. Dinosaurs/Zombies: Revive these dead species (if you can consider a zombie a species) in the comfort of your own back yard… or at least it was comfortable.

6. Behinds – A great way to keep those pesky neighborhood kids out of your lawn.  A small sculpture of a gardner with his pants falling down his legs can be a great comic relief when the summer heat cranks up.

 

For a few more lawn decoration ideas check out Connect Utilities


Landscaping: The Time To Plan is Now!

November 29th, 2011

It may be cold outside, but don’t be fooled… Now is the perfect time to begin planning your spring landscaping!

Here are some helpful steps to take in order to ensure your landscape will be the talk of the block:

  • Research your plant options
    • Trees, shrubs, and ground cover will increase size and value of landscaping.  Not to mention they require little maintenance.
    • Flowers can provide the beauty of your landscaping; however, they may require the most work so choose wisely!
  • Map out your designs
    • The right combination and placement of trees, flowers, ground cover, and grass will result in a landscape that you can take pride in.
  • Order your seeds

Remember that landscapers tend to be very busy as soon as the snow begins to melt so start your planning now!

 


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