Lawn Problems Caused by Excessive Rain and Over Watering Surface damage – Walking and moving objects like trash cans across a saturated lawn will not only compact Wichita’s clay soils, but it can leave permanent marks or tracks in your yard. Drown grass roots – Grass needs oxygen to grow, and excessive water will fill the air […]
Category Archives: Style
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May
May
What’s not to love about pansies? There’s more to those little faces than meets the eye. Pansies seem to be one of the first signs of spring in garden centers, but their endurance to cold weather makes them a staple in early-spring containers. Learn the symbolism and significance of your favorite spring flowers. Pansies Are Edible Pansies […]
20
May
May
You have lots of choices when it comes to landscape edging. Hardscape elements, such as brick, are often homeowners’ first choice for edging, but plants can provide a beautiful, blooming focus for the very front of flowerbeds, too. One of these Kentucky hardy plants for landscape edgers could be your perfect answer. Edging your landscape […]
15
May
May
Beautiful climbing plants or vines can give your whole yard, or house an organic and inviting feel, like stepping into a green room. They can also hide a broken-down fence or add charm to a brick exterior that seems too austere. There is something special about coaxing a vine up onto your brick walls or […]
08
May
May
We have picked the top 10 Flowers to Plant for Mother’s Day. The list is made up of mostly perennials, but you’ll find a couple of must-have annuals too. Experimenting with new plants is a must in the gardening world, but so is anchoring the site with perennials so tough you couldn’t kill them with […]
01
May
May
The Importance of Mulching A newly planted tree’s best friend is mulch. It is very important to remember to mulch your tree after you have planted it. Mulch is important to your tree’s health because: Mulch insulates the soil helping to provide a buffer from heat and cold temperatures. Mulch retains water helping to keep […]
22
Apr
Apr
FUN WAYS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH YOUR KIDS In addition to taking part in activities that celebrate and improve our planet, your family can also have a blast learning about the Earth. These fun ways to celebrate Earth Day with your kids will instill a love of the environment in them that will last […]
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Apr
Apr
This is a great reminder to all since Spring is here and the lawnmowers are being pulled out of sheds and garages after being stored away all winter. We just had to re-post this quick Blog article to remind everyone the importance of mowing your lawn properly or give us a call and we will […]
09
Apr
Apr
Our spring yard clean up checklist to tackle now to give your yard clean start. Trees and Shrubs Prune away dead and damaged branches Where tree or shrub branches have been damaged by cold, snow, and wind, prune back to live stems; use a handsaw for any larger than ½ inch in diameter. Shaping hedges […]
09
Jul
Jul
Learn how to keep the peace between your garden and pets with these 9 simple tips. To keep dogs from lying down in flower beds, simply drive some short stakes into the ground throughout the bed. Keep pets out of freshly mulched or seeded beds, or soft soil, by setting some thorny branches in the […]
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