Shoveling. Snowblowing. Ice chopping. Sanding. It’s a never ending cycle during the winter if you live in Maine. Doesn’t it seem like every morning you have to set your alarm a little extra early, just in case a few inches fell the night before. And then there are the big storms… If you’re dreading the […]
Types of Cool Season Grass for Maine Lawns
Types of Cool Season Grass for Maine Lawns There are a variety of cool season grass commonly used in Maine lawns. Read more to learn about the different types. Perennial ryegrass is a dark green, fine-to-medium textured grass. It performs best on well-drained, fertile soils. It is usually grown either alone or in combination with Kentucky […]
Pruning a Rhododendron
Pruning a Rhododendron Here is a review on the pruning of a common foundation planting found around homes in Maine, the rhododendron. Pruning a rhododendron is normally done for maintenance, shaping, and rejuvenation. Maintenance pruning is the removal of spent flowers and old, dead wood. It is important to remove the flower stems from the shrub once […]
Lawn Mowing Tips
Lawn Mowing Tips Starting up the lawn mower signifies the start of Spring for many Portland Maine residents. We are here to provide some helpful lawn mowing tips to reap the benefits of a healthy lawn in 2015. Grass height should be cut 2 1/2″ to 3″ (we recommend 3″) Do not cut […]
Spring Clean-Ups in Portland Maine
Spring Clean-Ups in Portland Maine Spring is a beautiful and exciting time in Maine! Now is the time of year to prepare your lawn and landscaping for the season with a Spring Clean-Up. To ensure your lawn looks good, it should be cleared of debris left over from fall and winter including leaves, branches, pine cones, […]
