Archive for the 'Lawn & Garden' Category

How to Properly Mulch Around Trees (read more)

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

This is an all too common site, mulch piled high around a tree trunk. For a good example of improper mulching and the damage it causes, look at the Cypress in the boulevard entering Bluestem from Santa Fe. (Note that the trunks are starting to spilt) The damage you see is a result of a [...]

Bulbs 101 (to read more)

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! The first thing you will want to arm yourself with is the location where you will plant the bulbs. Ask yourself these questions: (information provided with the bulbs will provide tips on location) · Will the Bulb receive the recommended amount of light? · Proper watering is essential, will it be available? · [...]

Is Brushy Aster overtaking your yard?

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

The flowers of these Asters are so pretty, purple with yellow centers and that is about all I can say for this pesky weed.  I am sure we have all seen yards that are almost over taken by this weed. Opportunists are what these weeds are as are all other weeds. They love bare and [...]

October Lawn & Garden

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

  PLANT · Cool season grasses can be planted through the middle of the month. Fall is the best time to plant ryegrass, bluegrass or fescue. Planted by way of seed, these grasses are good for shade areas. Remember they do require mowing through spring. · Use this month to choose your spring bulbs as [...]