cleaning up your yard

Tips For Cleaning Up Your Yard After A Nor’easter

A nor'easter (sometimes called a Northeaster in the Mid-Atlantic states) is a storm that brings strong wind and rain to the Mid-Atlantic region, especially New England. Though they occur year-round, they are most common between fall and spring during the months of October through April. After a nor'easter strikes, your yard can be strewn with ... More
Lawn Seeding

Fall Lawn Seeding & Lawn Care Tips for September

Given that your grass may just lie inactive for the winter, fall may not seem like the best time to worry about lawn maintenance. Autumn, on the other hand, is a crucial time to trim your grass and lawn seeding in preparation for lush growth following spring. The cold, moist weather of the fall aids grassroots development far more than that ... More
The Do's And Don't Of Fall Plantings In Massachusetts

The Do’s And Don’t Of Fall Plantings In Massachusetts

Planting things in the fall around Massachusetts can produce some wonderful results that you'll really appreciate in spring. However, there are a few Best Practices you should observe, so that you don't make a mistake which will end up harming your new plants. By making yourself aware of these few simple guidelines below, you should be able ... More
Why Fall Is A Great Time to Seed and Feed Your Lawn

Why Fall Is A Great Time to Seed and Feed Your Lawn

Your lawn needs to care all-year-around, but Fall makes a particularly great time for you to plant seed and feed your lawn, as stated by experts from http://www.highlandgrovelandscaping.com/landscape-plant-nursery.html. If you’re ready to have the best year of lawn even, then read on to find out why Fall is an excellent time to dees and ... More

Don’t Know How to Get Rid of your Fall Leaves? Try Cold Compost!

By Tracy S. Morris Every fall the leaves on trees turn spectacular shades of red, yellow and brown. While these leaves look picturesque on trees, they soon turn crispy brown and drop to the ground. Once the leaves have fallen from their trees, homeowners have a messy lawn on their hands. For many homeowners, maintaining a tidy lawn ... More

Why You Should Winterize Your Sprinkler System This Fall

Fall is in full swing, with winter right around the corner. You likely have stopped using your sprinkler system long before now, but do you just leave it that way? Do you really need to go through the process of winterizing? The answer is yes! It's not too late to do this, although it's preferable to do it by early November to avoid those ... More

Fall Landscaping Preparation

From irrigation blowouts to a final mowing, there is a lot that has to be done to prepare your lawn for the onslaught of winter. Now is a perfect time to tackle these fall landscape chores so you can ensure a successful lawn come spring. Blow out the Irrigation System You can take chances with other aspects of lawn care but not your sprinkler ... More
Winter Lawn Care How to Prepare Your Landscape for the Winter Months

Winter Lawn Care: How to Prepare Your Landscape for the Winter Months

OK, this is it folks: your last chance to prep your yard for the harsh reality of winter. In no time, the frigid temps and snow will be here and you had better have prepared your landscape to take the hit. If not, you'll have a lot more work to do when things thaw out in spring. Be prepared to prune, plant and mulch before you get frozen out ... More

What to Plant in the Fall

If you're a casual gardener, you may assume spring is your garden's big season. That's still true, but there are many fruits and veggies you can plant when the cool weather takes over. From broccoli and Brussels sprouts to carrots and cabbage, get ready to dig, prepare and plan for next spring's harvest. Why Autumn? First off, why fall? The ... More
Lawn Care After a Summer Drought

Lawn Care After a Summer Drought

A drought is defined as a period of unusually dry weather that causes problems such as crop damage and water supply shortages. Live Science says of all the weather-related patterns that bring on severe economic impacts throughout the country, droughts are second only to hurricanes. Here in Andover, we are currently experiencing drought ... More