Author: Sue Silva

You’ve done so much already to make your house a home. Why not consider adding houseplants to the mix? Not only do they offer beauty and bring life into any room, they also have health…

Two lawns on the same street, growing from the same soil, experiencing the same weather, likely even composed of the same type of grass, but with dramatically different appearances. The most likely explanation is surprisingly…

It seems like holiday decorations become more elaborate every year. For many homeowners, making a big production out of decorating is… well, fun!  Here’s a list of tips to help you celebrate the season while protecting…

As temperatures start to fall, folks in other parts of the country may be looking forward to snowball fights and sledding, but in our region… not so much.  What can we do to get the kids…

Somehow it’s almost Halloween again, and it’s time to start thinking about protecting your lawn from the feet of trick-or-treaters, while ensuring the safety of those spooky visitors. You can work toward both of those…

In small numbers, leaves in the process of breaking down provide grass with useful nutrition. However, if there are any trees on your property, fall brings fallen leaves in more serious quantities. A mat of…

A Happy Dog in a Healthy Lawn Many people enjoy both the companionship of a dog and the aesthetics of a well-maintained lawn, but combining the two can go badly for both. Fortunately, there are…

Watering your lawn appropriately is important any time of year when grass is not dormant, but it’s crucial during our region’s summers. Here’s a quick review of best watering practices that will help you keep…

In our part of the country, spring is usually the wettest part of the year.  That may not be saying much, but those months are better for lawns than the dry summers that follow. When your…

Summer presents a specific set of lawn care challenges. You worked hard during the spring to prepare your grass for its season of maximum growth. A lot of growth means it’s healthy, but then you…