Resources
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At Pro Grounds we think an educated client is a great client. We’ve written articles to pass along and share our knowledge.
Terraseeding Your Property
Terraseeding is a method of seeding turf with a combination of topsoil, enriched compost, seed, and fertilizer. Highly cost-effective and efficient, this method gives excellent results with a smooth finished layer of well draining soil.
Mowing Leaves
Is your neighbor cutting corners on leaf removal or are they on to something? When fall rolls around and deciduous leaves turn their beautiful fall color, the scenic nostalgia is typically short-lived because before you know it those leaves are falling in your yard by the truckload and reality sets in that it’s your task to do something with them.
Low Voltage Lighting Considerations
Landscape lighting provides the greatest wow factor to any landscape. I’m proud to get a lot of compliments on my own yard because I work really hard to make it look good! By far the most common compliment is directed at how amazing the lights in my front yard make my house and landscaping stand out.
Seeding or Sodding?
A lot of clients ask our professional option for seeding or sodding their lawn. We are going to give you some basics on these two options that can help you decide which route is best for your turf needs.
Watering for New Plantings
Watering during the first growing season and through the establishment period that a tree or shrub is planted is crucial for it’s survival. We strongly recommend our clients follow these watering instructions for new plantings that have been installed at their property.
Which Ice Melts To Use
Do you know what is in that ice melt product you’re putting down? Most residents are not aware of properties in the active ingredients which leaves them wondering which ice melts to use. When it comes to products for ice melts there are five main options available to general consumers…
Benefits of Mulching
You know spring is on the way when you start to see newly mulched landscape beds. New mulch gives off a pungent, earthy smell which is hard to ignore! Mulch, with it’s hefty scent, has several important benefits for your plants and landscape beyond its nice appearance.
Irrigation Systems
Many consumers inquire about irrigation systems when they are looking to update or renovate their landscape. An irrigation system is certainly a time saver, can provide supplemental moisture during times of drought, and definitely adds an element of convenience for a homeowner…
Reduce Winter Damage
The temperatures have fallen and it’s a little uncomfortable to be outside gardening right now. We humans have the luxury of staying indoors to shelter ourselves from the elements but those beautiful plants your installed, on the other hand, have no such refuge. Many plantings in our area turn dormant in the colder months as a way to hunker down and survive the cold season.
Alternatives to Knockout Roses
What’s so great about Knockout roses, anyway? The answer: There are too many reasons to count! They’re very dramatic, blooming from spring until frost in most cases. They suffer fewer insect and fungal issues than the old fashioned hybrids; they’re drought tolerant, versatile and easily pruned. There are so many excellent attributes that it’s almost hard to cite anything bad about them.
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