Posts by NewLEAF2024OCT
Strategies to Use to Spring Your Lawn Forward in Spring 2024
The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, and spring is in the air. You know what that means—it’s time to get your lawn ready for the warmer months ahead! Once the snow finally melts, looking out at a dull, brown lawn can make you feel like spring may never arrive. But have hope! Follow…
Read MoreRegular Lawn Issues and How to Repair Them
As a homeowner, one of your biggest responsibilities is taking care of your lawn. A lush, green, weed-free lawn not only looks great, but it also adds value to your home. However, problems pop up and your grass starts looking more brown than green. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most common lawn…
Read MoreGreen Healthy Lawn Tips on Mowing, Seeding, and Care
If you’re looking to grow a healthy, thriving lawn using natural methods, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll share everything we’ve learned about lawn care over the years – from mowing and fertilizing to seeding and more. Let’s start! The Great Lawn Debate We want to acknowledge that lawns are a…
Read MoreAmazing Yard Maintenance Strategies You Need to Know
You’ve made it through another winter! Now it’s time to get your yard prepped for spring. There are some key tasks you need to tackle over the next few weeks to ensure your lawn, gardens, and landscaping look their best when warmer weather hits. In this post, I’ll walk you through the top yard maintenance…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Spring Lawn Strategies
Albuquerque’s fickle spring weather poses challenges for homeowners wanting to revive and maintain a thriving lawn. Mild one week, frigid and windy the next—how’s a lawn supposed to thrive? Follow our blueprint below to get your Albuquerque lawn looking freshly manicured and green again. 1. Tune Up Your Lawn Mower Before mowing season commences, your…
Read MoreHow to do Spring Sprinkler Start Up
You really don’t need to pay your local landscaping company a small fortune every spring to turn your sprinkler system back on. If you’re willing to get your hands dirty, we’ll walk you through everything you need to get that water flowing. Afterwards, if you decide it’s too difficult, you can always schedule sprinkler system…
Read MoreTop Gardening Shears Picks for Shrub Pruning
When overgrown shrubs start obscuring windows or brushing up against the house, it’s time to break out the pruning tools! But with so many snippers, shears and saws to choose from, how do we pick the right ones for neatly trimming back each type of bush? Not to worry – we’ve tested a wide range…
Read MoreSpring Lawn Care Jumpstart Basics for 2024
After a long winter’s nap under frosty blankets of snow, your lawn is eager to wake up and get growing! But like us rolling out of bed, yards need a little pick-me-up before looking fresh and ready to shine. No worries – a few key spring refreshers have your grass geared up for lush green…
Read MoreSimple Picking and How to Use Pruners Guide
For new and seasoned gardeners alike, pruners can seem kind of mysterious. All those springs, catches, and fancy handles can make choosing the right pair seem intimidating. But having quality pruners that fit your needs is crucial for keeping shrubs shapely, trees healthy, vines flowing, and roses robust. So let’s lift explore what they have…
Read MoreMake Lawn Edging Easy with these Basic Steps
Let’s be real – perfectly manicured lawns with crisp, clean edges along sidewalks and flower beds just look good. When you put in the time to neatly trim your grass, it makes your whole yard appear more tidy and polished. But if you’re like most people, lawn edging sounds tedious. Just picturing yourself hunched over,…
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