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How Should I Take Care of My Yard?
You’ve survived another winter! But now it’s time to prepare your yard for spring. There are certain tasks for you to tackle over the next few weeks to help your lawn, gardens and landscaping look their best when warmer weather arrives. In this post, let’s go over the top yard maintenance jobs to focus on…
Read MoreWhat are the Basic Steps of Power Raking?
Power Raking is one of the most beneficial services for your lawn. This service is designed to remove thatch and other debris from the lawn. Thatch is a layer of organic material such as leaves, dirt or dead grass. A thick layer of thatch is bad for your lawn, since new seeds may not be…
Read MoreShould I DIY or Professional Lawn Aeration?
Though some homeowners may choose to take on core aeration as a do-it-yourself project, there are several excellent reasons to hire a professional lawn care service: In the end, your time, energy, and the risk of trial-and-error mistakes are worth the investment to aerate your property professionally, with the end result being a healthier, more…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Get My Lawn Ready this Spring?
It’s time to begin spring lawn maintenance after winter has passed to keep your yard looking its best a year ahead. This guide teaches basic spring lawn care practices including the proper timing for raking and watering to help maintain healthy and beautiful grass. By following proper lawn care procedures during spring you can decrease…
Read MoreHow Does Lawn Aeration Improve the Soil Health and Root Development?
Whether you’re a gardener who feels at home planting a flower bed, a professional landscaper or just somebody who loves the look of a luscious, green lawn, you’ve likely heard the term “core aeration” before. But what is this process, and why is it so critical to the health of your soil? Core aeration, in…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Plants for Xeriscaping in Albuquerque?
For those who want to save more water and money while still retaining the appearance of a lawn, xeriscaping may be a method you want to have in Albuquerque. Xeriscaping is an ecologically sound landscaping method that uses both modern methods for conserving water and drought resistant plants. Here are some tips you could opt…
Read MoreXeriscaping Landscaping Facts and Why It’s the Way to Landscape in 2025
Xeriscape landscaping is a methodology of landscape design that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation. Xeriscape landscape typically would use little to no water apart from what naturally comes from the environment. How It All Started Xeriscaping has made its way into the hearts of homeowners and commercial property owners alike in the low…
Read MoreHow to Winterize Your Lawn in Albuquerque
Winter is coming. Wait, it’s already here. You could well be asking, “What about my lawn?” Fear not! Winterizing your lawn in Albuquerque can be easy, effective, and also oddly gratifying. A few simple steps will lay the groundwork for a colorful, lush landscape in spring. Let’s dive in. Understanding Your Grass The first step…
Read MoreHow to Start Composting for Your Lawn and Garden
Consider starting a garden? You might not know much about composting, or perhaps you’re just unclear about how and where to get started. Composting is no more than a simple project when you understand the fundamentals and will only replenish your dirt with the vital nutrients it will need to support your garden to thrive.…
Read MoreHow Do I Develop Great Soil for My Garden and Lawn?
Soil is a crucial part in the life of plants. Soil lives there in a garden, flower bed or lawn in providing plant root structures a way to absorb nutrients and moisture. Microscopic organisms and ground-dwelling insects also play an important role, with both breaking down organic matter that naturally forms, returning to enrich the…
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