When it comes to maintaining a lush and healthy lawn, one of the most important factors to consider is proper fertilization. Knowing when to fertilize your lawn can make a big difference in the overall health and appearance of your grass. In this blog post, we will discuss the dos and don'ts of cool season lawn fertilization, as well as essential tips and common mistakes to avoid.
When it comes to planting trees and shrubs, one popular method is using ball and burlap trees and shrubs. This technique involves planting trees or shrubs that have been grown in the ground and then dug up with a ball of soil around the roots, which is then wrapped in burlap. This method can be a great way to ensure the success of your newly planted trees and shrubs. In this blog post, we will explore how to master the art of planting ball and burlap trees and shrubs, as well as how to diagnose and treat common issues that may arise.
Our gardens love rain and, after the warmer, dryer months, appreciate the healthy refreshment. However, when rain is heavy and accompanied by winds, it can be potentially harmful and ruin the hard work we have put into our borders throughout spring and summer. Follow these tips to protect your garden before, during and after a downpour...
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Well, we certainly have had our share of flooding. While you can’t stop the rain from falling, you can take measures to reduce the impact of flooding and water damage to your lawn, soil, plants and trees.
All the news this week is about Hurricane Florence. At this point in WNC, they are mainly expecting high winds and some flooding. After a big rain the biggest obstacle is knowing what to do to help your lawn as it begins the process of drying. One thing that will definitely speed that process along is making sure that you’ve turned off any sprinkler or irrigation systems that you have. It is easy to forget about these systems, especially if they are automatic, but adding moisture to the ground that is already sopping wet, is not a bright idea.
As your ground begins to dry, you can add fertilizer back to the lawn to replenish any lost nutrients. Adding fertilizer will also help encourage strong root growth, which help to protect your lawn from being completely ruined in a big rain.
If trees went down in your yard, it is a good idea to remove the debris from the lawn, if you are no longer under water. Leaving this debris in place will hinder drying and you can risk bacteria or mold formation. We also suggest that, apart from removing debris, you stay off of your lawn until it’s had the chance to recover. Treading on wet grass can encourage impaction, and you’re more likely to accidentally rip up roots of your grass and plants since the ground is soggy.
In terms of mowing after a big rain, we encourage you to wait a few days. When we experience rain for days or weeks on end, it can also take weeks for the ground to completely dry out. In our case, since it was just a day of hard rain, it shouldn't take weeks, but you do have to be careful. Don’t mow for a few days to make sure that the ground is drying successfully. Mowing wet grass can cause impaction, which will damage your lawn. You also risk damaging your equipment, and if you are using a riding lawn mower it is especially dangerous in our hilly landscape to attempt to mow when your lawn is still muddy.
We know you're excited for the summer, everything is blooming, gardens are ripe and the the more time spent outdoors the better. Summer in the Mountains is even more exciting, because everywhere you look, there is a Blue Ridge Mountain view waiting to be seen. The best way to take in this magnificent climate and these breathtaking views is through an outdoor living space customized to your personal needs.
At TPS Lanscaping we would love to help you dream up the outdoor living space of your dreams. Between constructing patios, pergolas, retaining walls, water features and fire pits, our arsenal of skillsets is sure to impress. In recent years fire pits have picked up in popularity, allowing homeowners to enjoy the outdoors almost all year! They're great for a spontaneous s'mores night with the family, or a stargazing evening. Give us a call today to hear more about what we can do to make your outdoors even more liveable.
Outdoor living has never been more popular and spring is the time to get your patio, walkway or driveway project started so you can enjoy the results all summer and fall. Whether your decide on pavers, brick or natural stone, we can walk you through the benefits and considerations for each and so you can feel great about your final choice. Check out our portfolio page to see many of the patio and outdoor living areas we have designed and built over the past few seasons.
A member of the Violet family, this small, but popular perrenial is often also grown as an annual. A native of Europe and eastern Asia, this flower is believed to be the basis for Shakespeare's "Love-In-Idleness" flower, a major factor in the plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Viola's are easy to plant in beds with well-drained soil and partial sunlight. Many varieties wil re-seed themselves year after year for a bright splash of spring and early summer color. Oh, and don't be surprised if you catch Puck around those gardens at dawn!
This woodland plant is native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe and a limited native population in Eastern USA. They are popular as garden, grown for its scented flowers and for its ground-covering abilities in shady locations. It is often called Our Lady's Tears, as the legand goes that it sprang from the ground when Mary cried tears during the crucifixtion.
Mountain Laurel is an evergreen shrub, popular in our area. All parts of mountain laurel, including leaves, twigs, flowers, and nectar (as well as honey made from it), contain a toxic resinoid and the leaves and twigs also contain a cardiac glycoside (arbutin).
Pampas Grass is a beautiful ornamental grass that can transform the look of your landscape or garden with very little maintenance. But you may not know that it has an amazing root system. In fact, a mature plant will have a ball of spaghetti-looking roots that could stretch over 600 miles if each root's length were added together. No wonder it is so drought tolerant!
Once very prevalent across our area, Bamboo (River Cane, Switch Cane or Mountain Cane) was once home to the now extinct Carolina Parokeet and was a favorite food of the Bison that roamed our area. The Cherokee indians literally had hundreds of uses for the stuff. From food, to tea, to basket material, to fish hooks, to roofing to weaponry. Bamboo is a self-renewing resource. In fact, within 5 years a new plant will produce wood that is harder than oak and structurally stronger than steel!
This evergreen ornamental was often planted around homesteads as it was thought to ward off insects in the summer.
