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October 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Name that tree with a new app
Ever wondered what types of trees are in your city park? Or even in your backyard? Most kids these days grow up without ever learning how to distinguish an oak from an aspen. Collect leaves in your nearest green spaces. The more varieties the better! Then determine which type of tree each belongs to. Need […]
October 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Got weak limbs? Seek an arborist.
This year’s storms have created some colossal damage not only to people’s properties, but also to the trees that reside on them. Now is a good time to check for any troublesome spots on the trees surrounding your home. If you have any questions about your trees’ health, an arborist, or “tree doctor,” can identify, […]
October 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Grass and arid climates
For those of you who reside in a more arid climate, you might be interested in a new type of grass called Bella Bluegrass – a greener, lush type of Kentucky Bluegrass that actually grows best in places like…Utah! It is said that is uses up to 50% less water than other types of grass. […]
September 27th
By Mutt Mulligan Fall Means More Than Apple Picking
Picking apples isn’t the only thing you can do as a family this fall. Family fun is as close as your backdoor! Rake a pile of leaves together (or several, depending on how many you have) and have fun jumping in them. Or, once you’ve cleared the leaves from your lawn, have a good old-fashioned […]
September 20th
By Mutt Mulligan Some Like It Cool
Do you know why some plants prefer cooler temperatures? Well, as it gets colder, chemical reactions in the soil slow down and hardier plants, such as spinach and cauliflower, prefer cooler weather for that very reason. Chrysanthemums, or “mums” for short, are a sign that autumn has arrived and cooler weather is not far behind. Have […]
September 13th
By Mutt Mulligan Seed Before First Frost
If your lawn is as bald as Daddy Warbucks, you may wish to toss down some seed before the first frost. Fall is the best time for overseeding. To prevent seeding more for the birds than the ground itself, water your lawn 24 hours before aerating it. Then, be sure to move the aerator in […]
September 6th
By Mutt Mulligan Let Kids ‘Fall’ into Yardwork
Fall is a great time of year to get out and do those chores that have been building up – rake leaves, spread compost, overseed, plant new perennials, trees and bushes to develop good root systems, and so on. One of several ideas is to let kids go even further: The kids also help with […]
September 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Hedges Don’t Have To Be Daunting
Have you ever looked at someone’s perfectly situated hedges and wondered how they did that? How did they get the hedges to be sited perfectly and so well-pruned? Well, as with everything growing in your yard, it takes a bit of planning and care – especially at the beginning. A good article shows how tall […]
August 26th
By Mutt Mulligan Landscapes and Hurricanes
We wish you the best on the East Coast with Irene bearing down this coming weekend. We found this good resource for making sure you are prepared in your landscape and also go here for tips on operating chain saws and other outdoor power equipment safetly. Some tips to consider: BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES: When […]
August 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Water soothes in the yard
Having a water feature in the yard brings instant calm – and variety – to the landscape. Ponds, for one, can be a soothing and vibrant landscape addition. Soothing, because we all know how watching fish and hearing water brings instant calm. Vibrant, because within days of starting a backyard pond, you will see a […]
