In New England when it snows and icy conditions are present one of the things that happens every year is that the power goes out. This is novel at first. You find the candles, start a fire and roast some marshmallows. However, after about an hour it's no longer any fun. The house starts to [...]
As summer turns into fall one of the things that people are looking forward to is the end of mosquito season. Dusk is a great time to have dinner outside with family and friends, however when unwanted guests are dining all the enjoyment is lost. You don't want to be the meal for any mosquito [...]
It's all about winter preparation; knowing how to properly blowout your irrigation system for winter is critical here in New England. If you've ever put water in an ice cube tray you know that water expands when it freezes. The ice always takes up more space in the tray than when the water was at [...]
Snow is beautiful; the first time it snows. When days of snow turn into months of snow it is no longer beautiful as it becomes a chore. The endless hours of shoveling late at night so that you might be able to get out of the driveway in the morning are a New England winter [...]
As we enter July, the month of the highest irrigation demand, it's important to consider the value of efficient water use. First launched by the Irrigation Association in 2005, Smart Irrigation Month is meant to raise awareness about the benefits of using water wisely, for your lawn, the environment, and your wallet. A water-efficient irrigation [...]
We are in an all new era of do-it-yourselfers. People are taking on tasks that they surely would have left to the professionals in the past. There are some things that you can do yourself and do quite well. Things like French manicures, decorating birthday cakes, embellishing clothes, redecorating your living room and even filmmaking [...]
Number Four: Piling mulch too high around tree trunks It may look great, but it effectively blocks rainfall from reaching young root systems, thereby causing a "mulch drought". Rain runoff will flow right off the mulch, or saturate it (depending on your mix), shielding soil and root systems from rain, and increasing risk of fungal [...]
Summer is almost here, and that means it's tick season! Getting rid of ticks is important, because they are disease-carrying pests that, once embedded, can infest and infiltrate trees, shrubs and other portions of your property. They can also carry things like the Lyme disease virus, Triple E, West Nile and other pathogens. These bothersome [...]
Yes! Your lawn can be both organic AND weed free, thanks to the advent of natural, chemical-free herbicides and pesticides. There are many benefits of an organic lawn, including: It's safer for you, your kids, and your pets Eliminate the "roller-coaster" effect of lawn treatment once and for all! Far fewer imperfections--a more "holistically complete" [...]
Green Holiday lighting isn't just for Christmas anymore! Green lighting, the movement—not the color, is becoming popular for all holidays, especially the energy-consuming Christmas season. The amount of power used during the holiday seasons is astronomical so using environmentally friendly lighting is super important and uber chic. The good news, in addition to it being [...]
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