Sick and insect-infested trees are potential hazards to people and property, since they're more likely than healthy trees to fall or drop heavy branches. Many tree diseases and insect infestations can be spotted by examining a tree's leaves, bark, and base. This piece lists signs of tree diseases for property owners to check out. | Read More →

Scorching ultraviolet rays during summer heatwaves can give lawns a sunburn. Once healthy turf can turn golden brown with dry, crunchy blades in days. Fortunately, some precautions stop yards from looking like an arid desert landscape. This article offers timely tips to keep grass looking vibrantly green for better curb appeal. | Read More →

Maintaining your lawn mower on a regular basis is important in avoiding expensive repairs. This article highlights a few ways to extend the lifespan of your lawn mower. These tips include sharpening your blades, cleaning your deck, replacing your air filter, and changing the oil and gas. | Read More →

If you want to turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis, adding a koi pond is a great way to do it. But if you want your koi to thrive, you will need to meet their special care needs. Koi are hardy and long-lived fish, but they do need proper care. This article takes a look at 10 things you can do to keep your new backyard pets happy and healthy all year long. | Read More →

The addition of a pond can turn your boring backyard into a relaxing oasis, and adding this classic water element is not as difficult as you might think. If you are ready to put in your own pond, there are a few things you need to know, from how to make the water safe to how to acclimate your new fish. This article takes a look at how to do a backyard pond right, so you can enjoy the beauty of nature right outside your own home. | Read More →

Property owners may discover a grassy plant in their lawns with leaves that look too thick to be grass. Is it some kind of wild corn? No, it's actually a wild form of sorghum called Johnson grass that's highly invasive and often toxic to livestock. This article is a short guide to the history, hazards, identification, and eradication of the noxious plant. Customers and potential customers of lawn care companies, gardening centers, landscaping crews, and tree service firms will benefit from reading this article online or in a company newsletter. | Read More →