6 Simple Steps in Preparing Your Lawn & Garden for the Season Ahead

The winter chill is still with us, but spring isn’t far away. Soon our attention will be on beautiful blooms and lush green lawns and shrubs, but to wake them up, there are a few first steps to keep in mind. Do Some Cleaning The first step in preparing your lawn and gardens is to clean up any leftover leaves, [...]

Winter Is the Time for Project Planning

As the holiday season winds down and winter is in full swing, it’s easy to think you have plenty of time to plan your new outdoor project. The reality, however, is that the clock is ticking! With the supply and labor challenges of the past few years, most reputable contractors are scheduling work months in advance, and Native Designs is [...]

By |2022-03-16T13:47:53-04:00January 9, 2023|Commercial, Landscape|0 Comments

Leaves, Leaves, and More Leaves. Time to Tidy Up for a Winters Nap!

November is a beautiful time of the year when leaves are changing colors, but it’s also time to start preparing our landscapes before winter. Here are several things to consider doing this November Remove leaves from your lawn and gardens to prevent dead spots from matted leaves. Removing leaves from your gardens will also discourage damage caused by rodents taking up [...]

Fall Is for Planting and Turf Care

Fall Is for Planting and Turf Care I’m often asked, “How often should I aerate my lawn?” The simple answer is most lawns benefit from aeration once a year, but twice a year won’t hurt it, but keep reading. Some of the Benefits of Aeration Include: Improved air exchange between the atmosphere and the soil which leads to better root [...]

By |2022-03-28T00:20:39-04:00September 5, 2022|Commercial, Landscape, Maintenance|0 Comments

Simple Guidelines to Trim Your Shrubs

Simple Guidelines to Trim Your Shrubs To encourage your hedges to grow optimally after trimming, it’s important to know the best time and the best way to do it. Generally, follow a few simple rules and you’ll be good, but remember, there are always a few exceptions. Plants That Flower in Springtime Trim after they have bloomed. Shrubs, such as [...]

By |2022-03-11T13:02:40-05:00August 1, 2022|Landscape, Maintenance|0 Comments

4 Reasons Native Plants Should Be a Part of Your Landscape

1. Native Plants Are Good for the Environment Native grown plants require less care, have fewer pest and disease issues, and generally use less water and fertilizer than non-native plants. Native plants can also prevent water run-off and improve air quality. 2. Native Plants Create BENIFICIAL Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard When native plants thrive in their original environment, they [...]

By |2022-03-11T13:28:28-05:00May 2, 2022|Landscape, Lawn Care|0 Comments
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