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BACKYARD BLOG

Caring for your Lawn

2/10/2021

 

The Green Centerpiece

With all that bears fruit, it takes time. Same goes for your lawn. Achieving and maintaining a beautiful lawn takes time and regular upkeep.

Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as seeding, watering, and mowing. A green, healthy turf requires consistent care. Here are a few key things to know about growing healthy grass for a lush lawn:
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Keeping up with Maintenance

2/10/2021

 

Take Control of your Yard

Although rigorous, consistent upkeep is an  essential part of keeping your yard looking beautiful.

When it comes to having attractive landscaping, planting is only one part of the job. Once you have your plants in the ground, you have to properly care for them to maintain healthy growth. Let’s go over a few tips for caring for plants, trees, and shrubs.
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Preparing Your Garden For Spring

2/10/2021

 

Flowers, Mulch & More

Before you can enjoy the beauty of a garden, you need to plan and prepare. A few essential elements ensure you’ll have a lush landscape to enjoy.

With the right plants and the right care, your garden will look great throughout the growing season and stay in good shape for the next one. Let’s review some common questions & answers about prepping your garden in the spring:
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Christmas Light Safety &  BEst PRacTices

12/17/2020

 

Outdoor & Indoors Light Tips

For some, the holiday season starts the day after Halloween, while others prefer to wait until they’ve carved into the Thanksgiving bird to decorate their home in red and green.

​Whether you’re an early bird or a week-of decorator, the most important thing about decorating for the holidays is being sure that you do it safely.
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Will landscaping add value to your home?

12/11/2020

 

Curb Appeal Matters

Whether your home is big, small, new or old - landscaping is a useful design method that can add more appeal to your home at any point in time, regardless of the particular details of your property.

​If you're trying to sell your home, great landscaping is a game changer increasing the value of your home and putting more dollars back in your pocket.
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Keep Your Lawn Healthy

9/28/2020

 

BECOME A LAWN PRO

Lawn care maintenance is something we have to take care of throughout the year, no matter the season. By putting in the time and effort, your property will look manicured and well-cared for.

​Here are 3 key best practices to follow that ensure that your lawn is healthy and attractive throughout winter, spring, summer, and fall.
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​How to manage your landscape in Late summer

6/29/2020

 

It's Never too Late

​If you haven't been paying attention to your yard, then landscaping efforts made in late summer can really help you catch up.

​This weather is optimal for planting new trees, bushes, and flowerbeds in your outdoor landscape.

​Here are a few landscaping and gardening tips to help you manage your landscape late in summer:
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4 Tips for Spring Preparation

6/28/2020

 

Are you Ready?

​​Having a beautiful yard by spring requires a good deal of preparation and work. As soon as the colder weather lifts, start to take inventory of your property, observe the health of your lawn and see how your plants, flowers and trees held up during the winter. 

Here are 4 Pro Tips that will help you tackle your yard head-on come spring so it can be enjoyed for the rest of the year.
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5 Tips for Fall Landscaping

6/25/2020

 

FALL FORWARD

​Fall is an excellent time for planting, repairing the lawn, and giving your landscaping the care and attention that it needs to make it through the winter.

Taking these simple steps in the autumn will ensure that your landscaping looks its best year-round. A little maintenance can go a long way to keeping your lawn looking healthy. 


Follow these tips for fall landscaping so that you’re lawn and gardens are in great shape before the first frost:
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How to PreparE Your Yard For Winter

6/25/2020

 

Conquer the COLD

Preparing your landscaping for the winter months protects your plants and gives you a great canvas to work with next spring. Taking a few simple steps in the winter makes a big difference in both the quality and appearance of your property.

​Here are some simple ways to prepare for the winter months:
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How to Best Water your lawn

6/15/2020

 

HOW MUCH WATER & WHEN? 

Are you looking to optimize your lawn-watering schedule?

Keeping your lawn lush and green requires a nutrient-rich soil and proper watering. When you add too much water, the lawn becomes saturated and the grass is unable to grow. ​But too little water also results in your grass withering away. It's important to find the sweet spot. 
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How to PRepare your Planters

6/14/2019

 

Benefits of Bark

​Yesterday we started a two day yard-overhaul with the addition of fresh black mulch bark for a new weekly service client of ours.

Question?? Does your landscaper remove the prior year’s mulch bark before adding a new layer to your yard? Well, they should.
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The PurSuit of Perfection

5/14/2019

 

A Desired Outcome

​By definition, perfection is the condition or quality of being free from flaws or defects. Being perfect or obtaining perfection is impossible, but striving for perfection in what we do is our ideal.

When striving to create a perfect yard of our own, we found how much time, dedication and love it takes to create a wonderful yard. 
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El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
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