Year: 2011

One tough weed – Virginia Buttonweed

This is Virginia Buttonweed.  What makes it tough to control is its viney roots underground.    Most weed killers that are labeled for dandelions such as 2-4-D products will control it but you’ll need to make several applications to kill out all of the roots that it has.  It’s this kind of weed that sends most […]
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How do you avoid grub damage?

Grub worms can cause serious damage to lawns in late summer.  Until recently we had to wait for the damage before we treated for them but a few years ago a product came out that prevents them before they cause damage.   If you’re going to treat this yourself, don’t just buy the first bag with […]
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How to set plants for landscaping

Setting plants is the part I enjoy the most because we get to be creative.  We usually start on the left and work to the right, quickly placing all of the plants the drawing calls for in the general area it shows without trying to really position them.  Once they’re close to their spots we […]
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