While baseball season hits the homestretch and football season is just warming up, it’s time to put your yard to rest for the winter. Spend some prep time now to set yourself up for success next spring. Checklist of Chores Before the Snow Flies Make sure your hoses are emptied and stored. Do any last […]
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While you’re enjoying the fall foliage, don’t forget about preparing your yard for winter. The leaves in Southeastern Pennsylvania are starting to change fast and driving around we are treated to some awesome fall colors. Many different experts give their opinions as to when our leaves will reach their peak and what kind of show
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Don’t worry! Needle loss is a yearly occurrence. The fall season means cooler temperatures and it’s very typical for older needles on the inside of conifers, spruce and fir trees to turn yellow or brown and eventually drop off. It is most noticeable on pine trees. Pines have such an open texture and the
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Severe hot spells can stress out new plantings. This could be a hotter than normal summer for Collegeville and surrounding areas. The 2018 Farmer’s Almanac is predicting this summer will be hotter than normal, with the hottest periods in early June, early July, and early and mid-to late August and rainfall below normal. Water. Water. Water!
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Our four-legged canine friends may be awfully cute, but the ugly yellow patches or brown spots their urine leaves behind are definitely not attractive. This could be counterproductive to your lawn care and lawn maintenance efforts. Understand the Science of Dog Pee Dog urine has a high concentration of nitrogen and when Fido pees, the
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Restore the beauty and color of your paver patio. Has your paver patio begun to show signs of wear and age? Perhaps your pavers have discolored or faded? Did someone spill a glass of wine? Then it’s time for a paver patio facelift! Professional cleaning and sealing of pavers can pay dividends on your patio
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Knowing the right salt for snow and ice makes a huge difference The simple science behind using salts or other chemicals to melt snow and ice is that when these products mix with water, they change the temperature that water will freeze at. There are three main considerations when selecting a salt. How much does
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Photo Credit: Pixabay Protect Your Investment by Keeping Trees and Shrubs Healthy Late fall and winter are great times for pruning. Professional pruning of your valuable trees and shrubs keeps them looking great and protects them problems down the road. Benefits of Pruning and Trimming Avoid storm damage. Major snow storms can put a heavy
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Irises should be divided after they bloom Perennials are tough but a few tips will guide you on their care. Dividing Perennials To encourage new growth and better bloom, dividing plants is a good idea. A rule of thumb is perennials should be divided during the season opposite that they flower. So spring and early
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Remove flowers from your annuals and perennials to promote new flower growth. WHY should I deadhead flowers? First and foremost, deadheading will promote new flower buds and prevent flowers from setting seed. All things in nature have a built in desire to reproduce offspring. Flower plants are no exception. Inside of the flower is
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Photo Credit: Pexels Proper Watering and Fertilizing Are Essential Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the colors, shapes and textures of the flowers you planted late spring. Two maintenance tips will reward you with a healthy and vibrant display. When to Water The most common cause of poor performance is
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