Creating and maintaining a healthy lawn requires some effort, but the results are worth it. Here are five tips to help you achieve a lush and vibrant lawn:
Feed your lawn with compost: Compost is a natural and effective way to nourish your lawn, providing essential nutrients for healthy growth. It also helps improve soil structure and water retention.
Sow new seeds on thinning areas: To ensure your lawn remains thick and even, regularly check for thinning areas and sow new grass seeds. This will help fill in any gaps and promote a uniform carpet of green.
Mow high and regularly to prevent weeds: Keeping your grass at a higher length can help prevent weed growth by shading out potential invaders. Regular mowing also promotes stronger root growth and a denser lawn.
Aerate compacted soil: Compacted soil can restrict the movement of air, water, and nutrients to the grassroots. Aerating your lawn allows for better circulation and absorption, promoting healthier and stronger grass growth.
Weed your lawn by hand as needed: While it may be a bit tedious, removing weeds by hand is an effective and environmentally friendly way to maintain a weed-free lawn. Regularly inspect your lawn and pull out any unwanted plants to keep your grass healthy and thriving.
By following these tips and giving your lawn the care it deserves, you can enjoy a beautiful and vibrant outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment.
Please call us if we can help with any of your landscaping needs. We carry many varieties of grass seed. Happy gardening!
Pine Straw spreads in your plant beds and around your trees differently so you end up using less.
It is sold in bales and spread with a rake. Many find it easier to use, and easier to transport.
In areas with dense pine tree cover, pine straw can have an especially aesthetically pleasing look.
Pine Straw helps create the necessary environment to stimulate healthy plant development so it promotes uniform plant growth and slowly decomposes to release organic nutrients that enrich the soil.
Insulation is a key Pine Straw characteristic, and as a result, a plant’s root system and the lower stems of plants stay cooler in warm weather and remain warmer in colder weather.
Pine Straw can be used to lightly cover delicate plants when the weather turns cooler and there is a threat of frost. It can be piled over plants to protect them and create a greenhouse like effect.
The manufacturing of pine straw doesn’t require heavy grinding machinery to make it, reducing the carbon footprint.
Mulches act as a catalyst in creating favorable growing conditions for plants. In other words,. A layer of Pine Straw helps keep the roots of tender plants from freezing.
Many people believe that pine straw might make their soil too acidic. While it is true that pine trees shed their needles to kill off competing plants, the slightly acidic nature of the needle entirely dissipates after a few days. However, the dry pine straw you buy in bales is neutral and will not change your soil chemistry.
Does not have to be removed. All you need to do is put fresh straw on the top of old straw to revitalize the color and provide beds with new nutrients.
Which mulch is best? That is up to each individual. Conestoga now offers you more choices. However, you should always choose to mulch.
Tips to keep in mind about all mulchs:
Mulch at least once a year, though two times is preferable,
Spread mulch until it is about 2 or 3 inches thick.
If weeds are a huge problem, you can spread mulch as thick as 6 inches,
Do not pile mulch around the trunks of shrubs or trees,
Remember to edge your beds before mulching.
Mulches act as a catalyst in creating favorable growing conditions for plants.
Pine Straw, while beneficial, should not be placed up against the foundation of your house.
We have beautiful pallets of West Mountain Stone and Blue Standup Stone. Take a look at our new variety of palletized options filled with natural color patterns to accentuate any project or be the focal point!
We made it through 2020! We have been looking ahead and are gearing up for the 2021 season. We have new machines and new products to offer faster and even more reliable service.
