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Most American households are known to spend anywhere from $5,000 to $9,000 annually for professional lawn care and maintenance. Those who have never lived in a property with a big yard or garden probably would not understand why a considerable amount of...

It is probably human nature to not think about something significantly until it becomes a big problem. Case in point: your yard. Only when it starts to resemble the wild jungles of South America will you begin to think about it. Before then, you probably...

Dealing with garden or lawn pests is always a component of lawn care. Ottawa, IL lawn specialists claim that it’s a perennial problem for a lot of property owners, especially for those who are not diligent with cleanliness and maintenance. There’s very...

It is always better to prevent than to treat. This is a common practice in almost all fields, including landscaping, lawn care, and tree maintenance. Your trees and shrubs are the pillars that sustain the entire micro-ecosystem that you call “landscape.”...

All shade and ornamental trees are attacked by one or more fungi causing scattered, definite spots on the leaves in various shapes and patterns. These spots become more visible from late June through August, and this is why you need to keep a close eye on...

Epsom Salt represents an organic mineral – hydrated magnesium sulfate. It has been used for hundreds of years as a home remedy and as of late it is used as an organic fertilizer and soil amendment. Epsom Salt compensates for magnesium deficiencies in the...

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner so it is only natural to think about trees’ and shrubs’ protection against weather extremes, weeds and pests. We have talked about organic mulches and preventative measures against heat or frost, but...

Last time we have talked about sustainable approaches to tree care, emphasizing on the plantation of native trees, sustainable irrigation and fertilization. Since fertilization, protection and preservation of resources are major concern topics, our tree...

In the last years, sustainability has become more than a buzz word, but a value and principle people are embracing in their building and maintenance projects. But given the issues related to climate change and preservation of resources we cannot ignore,...

If you just moved in a new house and own a property, one of the first things that you will enjoy this time of year are the gorgeous colors of trees and shrubs, the tantalizing scents of flowers and the spectacular beauty covering the land. However, you...