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Using Lime On Your Lawn

Using Lime On Your Lawn

Many homeowners wish they could swap their spotty lawns with the ones in the movies or TV shows. These common fantasies about having lush green backyards are consistent for homeowners all over the country. Unfortunately, growing a lawn that is the envy of your neighborhood requires ongoing work. In New Jersey, some have found success with fertilizing, mowing, aeration, and even using lime! But does this really work?

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Where and Why Your Yard Needs Mulch

Where and Why Your Yard Needs Mulch

Does My Yard Need Mulch? When mornings start with birds chirping, flowers breaking through the ground, and warm sunlight, it can only mean one thing – Spring has arrived! This is the time of year when you get to work outside and care for your lawn before the humid temperatures arrive in New Jersey. When […]

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Understanding Grasses That Grow in the Shade

Understanding Grasses That Grow in the Shade

Types of Grasses That Grow In The Shade No two dream backyards look the same. Some are simple, consisting only of a big grassy area for kids to run and play in. Others are more intricate with retaining walls, entertaining areas, and trees to create shaded areas on hot summer days. One of the long-term […]

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Overseeding in the Spring: Is It Necessary?

Overseeding in the Spring: Is It Necessary?

Do I Really Need to Overseed? The winter season can be rough on New Jersey lawns, leaving many homeowners wondering why there are brown patches on what was once a lush emerald green masterpiece. The good news is – there is a way to revive a lawn that looks less than stellar as the spring […]

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Caring for Newly Planted Trees

Caring For Newly Planted Trees

Upkeeping Your Newly Planted Trees The Right Way Spring is the perfect time to work on sprucing up your backyard with new flowers, fresh mulch, and even planting trees. Trees are a great addition to any yard in New Jersey and offer several benefits over time. Trees attract new wildlife, they create shade, and as […]

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Why Do I Need Topsoil?

Why Do I Need Topsoil?

Do I Need Topsoil? How Necessary Is It? Whether you are planting a brand new lawn or starting a new garden in time for the Spring season, getting it right the first time will help alleviate stress and money in the long run. Many homeowners ask, “do I need topsoil?” Before taking tips from every […]

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Plant Your Garden Now: It's Not Too Early

Plant Your Garden Now: It’s Not Too Early

Plant Your Garden In The Winter? Why Not? February is an unpredictable month when it comes to which season it sides with. Some years include warmer temperatures and other years, New Jersey is still covered in snow. The unpredictability and chilly temperatures leave many thinking it isn’t the right time to plant a garden. Instead […]

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Organic Lawn Care Schedule

Organic Lawn Care Schedule

Organic Lawn Care Tips To Keep Your Yard Healthy Lawn care is a serious task in New Jersey, with homeowners taking great pride in creating beautiful, emerald green lawns that impress. While it is common to mow, fertilize, and treat lawns with chemicals, it is not the only way to create a memorable landscape. As […]

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