It is officially PATIO weather!
The sun is out, the days are longer and we are now embarking into the season that we all want to spend our time outdoors amongst our freshly cut grass, newly planted trees and shrubs on our beautifully made patios! But what if you could spruce it up a little and make it unique to your personal taste?
Here are some ideas on making your patio an outdoor oasis:
Hang Paper Lanterns. Hang some around your patio and layer them with lightbulbs. Your outdoors will look whimsical.
Hang a hammock. Taking a nap in a hammock on a warm afternoon could be just the trick.
Add a foldable umbrella. Adding an umbrella to your table always make your landscape a little nicer.
Hang twinkly lights and it would turn even the tiniest outdoor space into a space of entertainment.
Hang a white sheet, throw some blankets and pillows on the lawn and make a DIY outdoor movie theater. Perfect to entertain the kids!
Flower of the Month
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June's Pick : Magnolia
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Mosquito Prime Time
Is your backyard swarming with mosquitos?
Getting tired of being feasted on when you’re sitting outside on your gorgeous patio?
Are you over slathering your skin in bug repellent every time you step outside of your home?
Give us a call; we’ll come, spray ’em away with our mosquito program and you won’t have to worry about them again.
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Plants that “take over”:
As you all have probably guessed by now; we love plants! We like the greenery and when nature takes over and just “does it’s thing”. But sometimes, there are curtain plants that like giving us a harder time than others. That being said, keep a close eye on some invasive plants this summer that might take over your yard and will do it so gracefully you won’t even notice it happening.
English Ivy:
This plant looks beautiful but drowns every other plant around it by blocking the sunlight out. The leaves can cause an allergic reaction if touched. How do you get rid of it? To eradicate the vine from a surface – grab a pry bar, place it under the vine and gently pull away from the surface. Mowing ivy groundcover to ground level multiple times within the year and that will slowly kill the spread of the ivy.
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Japanese Stilt Grass:
Considered one of the most damaging and invasive plant species in the U.S. Behind the stilt grass one can see native vegetation trying to fight the onslaught of the invader. How do you fight it? Mulch, maintain a healthy grass and remove throughout the beds and wooded areas.
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Russian Olive Tree:
A hardwood tree full of thorns that can easily take over river banks, choke out cotton woods, boxelders and willows. These trees are known to smother creeks and canals while interfering with stream flow. How do you get rid of it? Chemical application on the cambium rings of the stump. Which chemical? Glyphosate products.
Alert!!
If you see these invasive plants on your property and need help controlling them give us a call. We can help!
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Do You Have A Soggy Yard?
Did you know water pooling in your yard can destroy the roots of your grass and plants? When soil does not drain properly, several problems surface. Erosion, puddles, and pest are the main problem that can cause your yard to look less than perfect. Don’t know how to start? We can help! Give us a call or send us a message!
We offer multiple drainage solutions to fit your unique needs!
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