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How Can I Build A DIY Fire Pit For My Backyard?
Fire pits nowadays are all the rage when it comes to backyard additions. From afternoon barbeques to after dusk evening s’mores surrounded by the warm fire. Fire pits can provide good functionality and a pleasant gathering space for your backyard that will endure all year round. Also, many realtors suggest that adding a backyard fit p
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts Right From Your Front Yard
No matter how detailed the list, things fall through and you forget that special someone’s gift. At Spring-Green, we know preparing for the holidays can be stressful and time-consuming. Make your life easier with these last-minute gift i
Team Trends :: October 2023
Team Trends - October 2023 Table of Contents Seasonal Prep and Maintenance Turf & Tree Updates Manager Training Employee Spotlight CARE Winter Maintenance It is essential that we keep our trucks in good working condition. Each year during the offseason it is recommended that all vehicles and the equipment mounted on get looked at and maintained to start the following year as fresh as possible. The items below are the things to pay attention to: Truck: Fluids (Oil, Transmission, Radiator, Brake Fluid) Air filter (replace or
Why Are My Tree Branches Falling Off?
Have you noticed your trees are losing branches? Are more limbs collecting in your yard than normal? If so, you might be wondering if it is time to start worrying about the health of your trees. There are many reasons that tree branches fall. Some indicate a problem. Some don’t. Here are the questions you should be asking about your trees. Q&As about your trees' health Why do healthy trees lose branches? Not every tree that loses a few branches has an issue. Trees shed branches for many reasons that are not linked to illness. Typically, sudden branch breakage is the tree’s respons
Prepare and Protect Your Lawn This Trick-or-Treating Season
With Halloween quickly approaching, Spring-Green wants to provide a helpful guide to navigate the upcoming trick-or-treaters. These tips will help you to prep and protect your lawn while still enjoying all the costumes, candy, and fun!
How To Test The pH Of Your Soil
As homeowners you may hear the call to test the pH level of your soil quite often. It may seem like a great concept, but many questions swirl around putting a pH test into action. Spring-Green , your neighborhood lawn care experts, have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions our customers have asked us over the years in relation to testing the pH levels of their soil and all things related. What is pH? The pH level measures how acidic or how alkaline a substance is. The test of pH shows the amount of hydrogen atoms that carry a positive charge. A higher concentration of hydroge
What to Know When Renovating Your Lawn
Many savvy homeowners are taking their lawncare into their own hands. Whether you’re renovating your yard to sale your home or want a healthier, greener lawn, Spring-Green has the knowledge you need to make it a success. From timing to tips to weed control, we’ll guide you through the details. What are the benefits of renovating my lawn? By renovating your lawn, you are not only increasing your property value, but reducing the risk of soil erosion, groundwater impact, and helping improve the environment. For many of us today, being outside is the perfect vacation from indoors. Enjoy it more in a newly renovated yard. When should I renovate my lawn? Timing matters. I
How To Paw Proof Your Yard
The world has many outside playtimes and that is not excluding our furry friends. With more lawn renovation than ever before, it is important to tackle the need of paw proofing your yard. Harsh chemicals, poisonous plants, faded yellow spots, and so much more remain a threat to your family’s well-being. However, Spring-Green is here to share their best practices and insider tips for your lawn,
Which Grassy Weed is in My Lawn?
It is not uncommon for a customer to believe they have crabgrass in their lawn, when in fact, they may have one of several perennial uncontrollable grassy weeds growing in their lawn. The difficulty is telling which grassy weed is present. Without getting into a lot of detail, here are a few simple clues to tell which grassy weed may be g
Getting To Know & Getting Rid of Invasive Plants
Invasive plants are just as they sound; invasive. They are invading a space that is not native to them. This doesn’t just mean they came from somewhere other than your geographic locale, it can mean that they will cause big trouble for your landscape. Not all invasive plants are bad, but knowing how to identify them and remove them if needed can be m