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 …
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. …
Question: My lawn was weed free after the last application of herbicides, but then became weed-infested again? Answer: It is not that the application didn’t work. Weeds tell you a lot about the condition of your lawn and are an indication of what you need to do to grow healthy grass. Weeds thrive in soil …
Care Of Your Newly Installed Lawn MOWING About 2-3 weeks after installation your new lawn may need mowing. It is important to let your lawn dry out for a day or two so it firms up a bit before mowing. Make sure that the mowing height is set at 3 inches or higher. Letting your …
Trees It can take several years for a transplanted tree to establish its root system. Each inch of caliper of a tree is equal to 1 year of establishment for the root system. For example: A 2 inch caliper tree will require 2 full years after planting to establish a strong root system. A transplanted …
New Sod Or Seeded Lawns Watering Sod Watering must be started immediately after the sod is installed. It is essential that enough water be put down the first time to thoroughly soak the sod and soil under the sod. You can check the moisture content by lifting up a flap of the sod and sticking …
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