Are you suffering from anxiety about working with a contractor? Are you afraid of giant overages? Will the finished home actually be YOURS, or will the contractor have robbed you of your dream by going over budget and making decisions without you. Here are 10 tips on how to make your experience the best it […]
5 Tips to Preserve Your Wooded Lot (from Article by J & A Ford Tree Care, Inc. Guidelines for Tree Preservation) 1) A tree’s root system extends 2-3 times beyond the canopy of the tree. However, it is the roots directly under the canopy, that is, within the dripline of the tree, that must be […]
Budget BillingParagon Landscape, Inc. Are you frustrated by varying costs throughout the year? Sky-rocket costs one month, close to nothing the next month? Do you fear that there will be a big payment sometime during the year that you weren’t expecting? Are there times of the year that you have less room in your budget? […]
Identification and Treatment of Common Pest and Disease Problems in the Residential Lawn Being able to identify common pest and disease problems is an important part of maintaining a healthy and visually appealing lawn. In order to identify common pest and disease problems in the residential lawn, it is important to be able to identify […]
Identification and Treatment of Pests in Trees and Shrubs Tent Caterpillars Symptom: Silken tent on the end of branches visibleTime: End of June to the end of AugustDamage: Complete defoliation of a branch. The silken tent looks unsightly.Treatment: Prune and destroy all affected branches. If spraying with Insecticide, make sure to spray in the LATE […]
Identification and Treatment of Diseases in Trees and Shrubs Sooty Mold Symptom: Only visible symptom is a black material covering the leaves.Time: SummerDamage: The black sooty look is actually caused by insects sucking on the leaves, leaving a Honeydew mold in its place. While the mold causes no permanent damage to the plant, it may […]
Congratulations on your new Annual Flowers!!! Annual flower n. Flowers that have to be planted every year, because they are not suited to the cold weather. –also called “annual” Now that you’ve invested the money for the installation of your annuals, here are some tips for you to enhance the beauty of your plants: Watering: […]
BULB SALE I know it seems early, but Fall is actually the best time to order spring bulbs to insure availability of your favorites. It has been said that planting Spring bulbs is like making a contract with the future. Perhaps this seems like a sales gimmick, but I have found that thought to be […]
Core Aeration and Overseeding This is the time of the year to again consider Core Aeration and Overseeding. These are two of the best ways to improve the overall health and appearance of your lawn. A stronger root system with more nutrient storage capacity translates into a greener and healthier lawn. Core Aeration is the […]
Core Aeration and Overseeding This is the time of the year to again consider Core Aeration and Overseeding. These are two of the best ways to improve the overall health and appearance of your lawn. A stronger root system with more nutrient storage capacity translates into a greener and healthier lawn. Core Aeration is the […]