Spring is here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Not only that, but the temperature has been uncommonly warm so far. The rising temperatures and sunshine awaken grass and plants from their winter slumber. This awakening also affects undesirable plants or weeds as well. Left unchecked, weeds can quickly overpower your landscape. A lot of us can be intimidated by the prospect of taming these undesirable plants. So, many turn to the use of chemicals to control weed growth. The good news is weed control can be done organically, without the use of harmful chemicals that can have adverse effects on the environment, people, pets, and other animals.
Aeration and Dethatching
Spring has officially arrived! And, while the rainy days will linger on, warmer temperatures and sporadic sunny weather have already begun here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. With spring comes a whole host of landscaping tasks that should be performed in order to keep your yard looking its best. At the top of that list are aeration and dethatching.
Getting Your Yard Ready for Spring
Spring is approaching quickly here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. The changing season brings a host of additional landscape tasks, which can prove daunting to keep up with. Knowing what to focus on and where to start are essential in staying caught up and getting your yard ready for spring.
Winter Landscape Tasks
Spring is on the way, but, for now, we are still in the midst of winter here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Since winter can be so cold and dismal, it is easy to fall behind (or, altogether, ignore) our landscape duties during this time of year. However, winter is an important time to take care of several landscape tasks.
Pruning in Winter
Winter is all but upon us here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Although the cold weather months may slow the growing process, there is still a long list of winter landscaping projects that should be tackled. At the top of that list is the pruning of trees, shrubs, and bushes. Pruning these plants in winter yields beautiful results come springtime.
5 Ways to Improve Property Value with Landscaping
The real estate market continues to be competitive in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Therefore, making decisions for your property that increase the value of your home as well as your home’s appeal is vital. One of the most cost-effective and simplest ways to ensure an increase in your property value is through updating and maintaining your property’s landscape. Here are a few ideas to consider when looking to improve property value with landscaping.
The Benefits of Year-Round Maintenance
There is always a need to maintain your landscape throughout the year here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Many of us think that landscape maintenance is only necessary during the spring and summer months. However, it is important to properly maintain your lawn during the fall and winter months as well. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider services throughout the year.
Adding Mulch in Fall
Adding mulch to your flower and garden beds is a common practice in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington. Mulch, or bark dust, has many benefits especially as we approach the colder months of the year. Although mulch is generally applied in spring, there are some advantages to applying it in fall.
Fall Cleanup: Leaf Removal
Fall is upon us here in Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, Washington, with winter already quickly approaching. Fall brings the seasonal changing of colors throughout our landscapes; a beautiful sight to behold. However, fall also brings an abundance of leaf-litter as well, cluttering our yards, patios, decks, driveways, and roads. Leaves can drop so abundantly that we are left wondering what can be done about the mess that they create. Here we will discuss the effect leaves can have on our landscapes and what we can do to clean them up!