Your lawn is not the only vulnerable piece of your landscape. Perennials, shrubs, and trees also require careful observation to keep your landscape looking its best. In the Landscape Lowdown article, we discussed how to properly care for plants. In this article, we will be discussing some common diseases and pests and how to identify …
There is no such thing as a totally maintenance-free landscape. Just like your lawn, your home’s landscape is susceptible to a variety of problems including weeds, diseases, pests, and the environment. All of these problems can be prevented and corrected with a little time and effort. Remove all leaves, weeds, and debris from the landscape. …
April Showers Bring May Flowers At this time it is important that our plants obtain the proper amount of water and nutrition to have healthy growth. Maintain good watering habits for the dry months to come. Calendar & Checklist May-June: Set supports for floppy plants, vines, and vegetables Begin weeding Start up the irrigation system …
Aphids are small, delicate, pear-shaped insects with long legs and antennae. They vary in color from green to brown to red or black. Aphids may be winged or wingless, but wingless forms are more common. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts that suck sap from plant tissue. Aphids stunt plant growth, deform leaves, and causes plant galls …
Evergreens Watering: Water as needed throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Usually, one inch of water per week is enough to maintain the plant, however, during the hot summer months more may be needed. Evergreens need plenty of moisture during the fall and winter months to prevent winter burn. Mulching around the base of the …
Spring Lawn Care Tune Up Now is the time to tune up your mower. It is important to change the oil, air filter, and spark plugs. Sharpen your mower blade often throughout the year for healthy, even cuts. Pull Weeds Pull or spray weeds early before they produce seeds. This will minimize their presence later …
Spring seeding is often seen as a cure for brown, dead grass and truthfully, it can be. Although the best and easiest time to seed a lawn is in the fall, there can still be some great benefits if it is done in the spring. Spring seeding has more limitations and requires more maintenance than …
Your lawn and landscape are the first things others will notice about your home. A neglected lawn can make a poor first impression. Left alone your lawn can become a haven for pests and diseases. Luckily, there are steps you can take that will give you a lawn that looks beautiful and that you will …
DIY vs Professional Landscape Customers are often unsure about installing new landscaping. Many are intimidated by the upkeep required, but in all honesty, once the plants are established there is little left to do. All that is needed is a little water every week and pulling weeds once or twice a month. A professionally installed …
Think Spring Spring is here and we couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming landscape season. Kiefer Landscaping continues to grow by offering more services and serving more locations. We are excited to introduce our new DIY program for those of you who share our passion for landscaping and the beauty Mother Nature provides us. …
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