An Ounce of Prevention

March 24, 2021

Share this Article:

“Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right” – The Beatles

Mother nature has an amazing ability to begin transforming our landscapes as the days lengthen. Mounds of snow that just recently lined our driveways and sidewalks are replaced with lush, green lawn and early spring daffodils. Trees and shrubs awake from their winter hibernation wearing their spring costumes of lilac, magnolia, honeysuckle and cherry blossoms. But with most beauty, comes a need for preparation, protection and maintenance.


Landscape professionals will all agree that the spring is a critical time of year to make plans for preparation, protection, and maintenance. Have you developed your plan for this season relating to:



  • Lawn rejuvenation and restoration
  • Seasonal flower selection, planting, and rotation
  • Proper fertilization of plantings and lawn areas
  • Weekly turf care (mowing, trimming, weed control)
  • Proper pruning and trimming of plant species
  • Perennial plant splitting and thinning
  • Mulching and bed preparation
  • Pest management safeguards
  • Strategic plant removals and replacement

Proper maintenance of your landscape provides the framework and foundation for the beauty and setting you desire. Many maintenance tasks can be performed effectively ourselves and actually provide exercise and therapy for many of us.


Qualified professional landscape maintenance contractors are plentiful and provide excellent results at varying levels of investment. If you need help choosing a qualified landscape contractor give us a call or click here. We have partnerships with some of the best in the Midwest.

Two birds are perched on a branch of a tree with pink flowers.

“Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right” – The Beatles

Share with Us:

Two children are sledding down a snow covered hill.

Enjoy The Little Things

November 16, 2021
It’s hard to believe another season is coming to a close. November is a month of change. Trees change color and lose their foliage, temperatures drop below freezing forcing our plants to hibernate, and daylight hours minimize the daytime spent outdoors.
A fire pit with chairs around it in a backyard at night.

Toasty Marshmallow Evenings

October 18, 2021
Don’t let these shorter days and cooler temperatures spoil your outdoor living fun. Some of the best times are yet to be had this fall as we gather outdoors with family and friends.
A wooden pergola with a swing underneath it

Are You Ready For Some…

September 23, 2021
Cooler temperatures, shorter days, back to school, and football fever signal the beginning of Autumn and a reduced focus on outdoor living. But before you fire up that snow blower, let’s enjoy the crisp autumn evenings gathered around the fire pit rooting for your favorite team and recalling this past summer.
Share by: