
Fall Lawn Myths Debunked
Lawn Maintenance
There's a lot of misinformation floating around regarding how to take care of lawns during the cooler months. Here's an article that hopefully clears up some of the confusion!
This fall lawn advice could actually be making the problem worse!
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Dethatching, Over-seeding, and Mulching
Lawn Maintenance, Planning
Learn a little summer to fall transitional lawn maintenance and the importance of hiring a professional.
Welcome to VLS’s New Lawn Prep School. Class is in Session.
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Pruning and Deadheading
Lawn Maintenance, Planning
Learn a little about deadheading, pruning, and the importance of hiring a professional.
Welcome to VLS's New Lawn Prep School. Class is in Session.
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A Cut Above
Lawn Maintenance, Outdoors
“How Short Should I Cut My Grass In The Spring?”
In the very late winter and early spring, it is recommended that one cuts their grass extremely close (approximately 1”) in order to dethatch and remove dead layers of grass and debris.…

May: I fertilize?
Lawn Maintenance
The short answer is yes! You can fertilize your lawn in early May before the temperature starts to rise. Ideally, the best time to fertilize is between February and April, but May is still acceptable. The best time to fertilize your grass?…

5 Landscape Design Tips
Foodscape, Landscaping Services, Lawn Maintenance, PlanningEveryone wants a beautiful, functional space! We know how wistful we feel when browsing Pinterest through secret, fairy garden layouts, Victory gardens with a bounty of veggies, and cool, architectural landscapes. How do you choose? Let’s…

The Early Bird Advantage
Landscaping Services, Lawn Maintenance, Plants“The best defense is a good offense!”
This is not exclusive to sports alone. This applies especially well to lawn care and maintenance. There’s a laundry list of things to do to keep your lawn looking glorious, but in the soggy Winter…

The "Hard Yard"
Landscaping Services, Lawn Maintenance, Plants, Repairs and Damage
You might think that you’re off the hook for yard work during the cold weather months. However, careful planning can launch you into your best lawn ever the following Spring! Grab a notebook and a pen, a cup of coffee and your boots! You’ll…

6 Creative Winter Seed Starters
Lawn Maintenance, Plants, Special
In the Winter we start to miss growing things--the little green, happy sprigs of new life shooting through the dark soil! There’s no reason you can’t enjoy that all Winter long.
We’ve been taught since grade school how to reuse,…