by horticulturald | Apr 20, 2016 | Landscaping
Snow Mold can infect most all types of grasses that must endure a period of freezing temperatures and snow cover. It is often the first disease of the year and may cause your lawn to have an unsightly appearance, especially after the snow melts. Snow Mold can even...
by horticulturald | Dec 3, 2015 | Landscaping
Winter Lawn Care: How to Prepare Your Landscape for the Winter Months We all enjoy the gorgeous fall weather here on Cape Cod, but unfortunately, its time is fleeting. Soon those cozy backyard fire pits and crisp late-year parties will be replaced by frigid air and...
by horticulturald | Jun 12, 2015 | Landscaping
Lawn grubs live in the soil eating grass roots and leaving your yard brown and unattractive. Not only can these pests damage the lawn, but their presence also invites unwelcome wildlife that feed on lawn grubs – digging up patches of grass in search for them....
by horticulturald | Jun 12, 2015 | Landscaping
Tick season has arrived and lasts throughout spring, summer, and fall, with May, June, and July being the peak months on Cape Cod. The key to your safety on the Cape, or anywhere else, is prevention. Ticks are commonly found on Cape Cod in the woods and grassy areas....
by horticulturald | Mar 16, 2015 | Landscaping
It has been a long cold hibernated winter. Did you know you can produce spring flowers early..? Bring some color indoors !!! This is a great experiment to do with the kids or to see which of your spring-flowering trees and shrubs you can get to bloom...
by horticulturald | Oct 15, 2014 | Landscaping
Fall is a great time to plant kale. The leaves are sweeter when they mature in cooler weather. Kale can also be used to make smoothies, stir-fry and soup. Cabbage is considered a hardy cool-weather vegetable and can be planted fall. Available in numerous varieties and...
