We are re-posting this article from years past because ... well, its that time of year! Armies are good, especially our army. And worms are good things, too. But armyworms … that's a different story. We like our lush, green lawns, and so do these little pests. Armyworms (commonly referred to as fall armyworms or … Continue reading If It’s Fall These Must Be Armyworms
We replaced some plants for this customer, but largely this was cleanup and mulch work on an existing landscape. Let's face it, cleanup and mulch is generally regarded as rather mundane maintenance work. But the results can be dazzling when it serves to uncover a beautiful landscape. We’re proud of the exceptional results our maintenance … Continue reading Lawn & Garden Maintenance
This is a Techo-Bloc Sandlewood Eva textured top paver patio with dark grey borders. The skill of our crews is exhibited in what you cannot see: one portion was installed on top of an existing concrete patio under the deck, while the base of the other is compacted gravel extending out into the yard. And … Continue reading Lakeside Paver Patio
Here is an unnerving update from the Turf Pathology division of NC Extension, whose team of research agents has been tracking the effects of the unseasonably hot weather on fescue and other cool season grasses. They summarize just how hot its been: This summer has been extremely tough, to say the least. Raleigh, New Bern, … Continue reading Report: High Heat & Fescue/Cool Season Grasses
We check in today as we do each year on the status of the crape myrtles that line the streets of Littleton. These crapes were donated to and installed in the town of Littleton some 15 years ago by Ben's Creek Nursery. One word: Wow! High temperatures bring out the best in most varieties of … Continue reading Summer Blooms in Littleton
This project involved targeted upgrades: a Lake access paver walkway, a complete lawn replacement with new Compadre Zoysia sod, and an irrigation system. We tilled, graded, and amended all turf areas with 72 cy of topsoil and then installed and rolled flat some 22,000 sf of Compadre Zoysia sod. The irrigation system (not shown - … Continue reading Upgrades – Walkway, Sod, & Irrigation
This is a lawncare update followed by a recommendation regarding warm season grasses. Information about cool season grasses like fescue can be found here. For those with warm season turf (zoysia, centipede, or bermuda), you may have noticed a slight wilting and grayish or purple-to-blue discoloration to parts of your lawns. This is actually not … Continue reading Warm Season Grasses & Summer Heat
