What’s the first thing you hear when you turn on a radio or television newscast? Unless there’s some disastrous event taking place, it’s the changing weather forecast. Often the weather forecast is the catastrophic event. Even if we’re not expecting a hurricane or blizzard, the weather forecast in most cities […]
Philadelphia’s autumn leaves are beautiful, but nobody wants to be dealing with a pile of rotting, soggy leaves come springtime. Leaves that are left to rot on the lawn provide shelter for a variety of lawn and garden pests, and can also induce allergies in some people, as they foster […]
Whether they choose to lurk above the ground or deep below its surface, there are likely hundreds of pests infesting your lawn and damaging your hard-earned landscape. While some types of insects and other uninvited residents are not harmful–and, in some cases, are beneficial–many of these lawn pests can cause […]
If you want to spend the day outdoors in Philadelphia, PA, check out the glamorous gardens in the area that are perfect for a relaxing walk. Strolling through the gardens and taking in the array of beautiful flowers, grounds, and indoor gardens is a pleasant way to spend time with […]
If you’ve ever purchased grass seed before, you’ve probably been faced with these kinds of questions: Sun or shade mixture? Dense shade or full sun? Perennial ryegrass or Kentucky bluegrass? And what percentage of each? The short answer is, it depends. As a general rule, light conditions, along with the […]
It’s early spring in Philadelphia, PA and your lawn is just waking up. That yellowish, brownish tinge is starting to turn a fresh, wonderful, and hopeful shade of green. What are the next steps? And what can you do to give your lawn a head-start this spring? Aside from getting […]
Living in or near Philadelphia, PA, then you may already know that your lawn is receiving an average of 47 inches of rainfall per year. And if you have a traditional lawn that is planted with a mixture of different grass types, chances are this rainfall isn’t enough to keep […]