Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Late fall is the best time to do a large-scale lawn makeover: Little to no watering is needed. The grass quickly goes dormant, and then the snowmelt and spring rains do all the watering for you. There is less outdoor activity going on, so keeping off the grass...
Sep 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Continue to water deeply – less often. Continue to dead head spent blooms on perennials and annuals to encourage more flowers. This includes tomato plants; remove extra foliage to encourage fruit production. Colorful fall annuals such as mums, pansies and cabbage and...
Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every homeowner wants their yard to be the center of attraction in the neighborhood. But beautiful outdoor areas often come with huge costs; money, time, and the environmental impact of irrigation and lawn chemicals. Lawns use up one-third of the US public water...
Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Reduce fertilizer applications to allow plants to harden off before winter. Continue to water deeply – less often.Continue to dead head spent blooms on perennials and annuals to encourage more flowers. Harvest vegetables frequently. The more you pick, the more you...
Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
With the prolonged drought in Northern Illinois, I thought I’d share some watering advice with you all so that your lawns can flourish this summer!Watering can be tricky in these weather conditions. This article goes over when to water, how long to water, how to...
