Even though we have yet to see brutal summer heat as of this writing, it doesn’t mean that hot weather is that far away. And where good lawn care and mowing is concerned just three “days” of hot weather can make a significant impact on your grass.  That said, right now and through the month

A couple of years ago we posted a blog about using fruit trees for landscaping accents…apples, peaches, and cherries. A good idea for many because most of these trees a lot of desirable attributes, including size and ease of management.  In fact, you can even buy dwarf varieties of them.  And, an increasing number of

Rain or shine, wet or dry, one of the easiest (and simplest) things you can do for a better looking lawn is avoid certain mowing habits. That is, if you’re in the habit of mowing your lawn in the same direction every week…change your habits.  Here’s why. If you continue to mow in one direction

It’s an emotional thing to some, almost like romance.  Believe it or not there people out there to whom buying a new lawn mower is relative to the rest of us buying a new car. And, with the new technologies and features being offered on the current generation of mowers, the criteria on what to

Occasionally you have a winter like this one…where it’s warmer than anticipated, no snow, and presently there’s been rain in the forecast for the past week. Some call it the doom and gloom of Ohio winters, but before you dump on Mother Nature and blame your mood on a deficiency in Vitamin D, consider the

A recent post concerning snow and lawn impact prompted at least one Ever-Green customer to ask about volunteer broadleaf weeds that often appear in the spring as a result of feeding the birds during those snowbound weeks of winter, as we’re presently experiencing. “I really enjoy feeding the birds,” she stated.  “But I had never

Speaking on behalf of Ever-Green, we’re again proud of our commitment to area residential and commercial clients we’ve been privileged to serve throughout 2016. We’re pleased to provide the employment opportunities to our growing staff, a positive symbol of our company and its evolution within the Miami Valley community. But at this time of year

  If you haven’t done so already, here’s a short shopping list of nice things you can give your lawn before the upcoming holiday season. First of all, we write regularly that a good fall fertilization is the most important feeding of the year.  That’s true, because as your grass plants slip into winter dormancy

Whether you’re building from scratch, or just renovating an existing lawn, we’re approaching that time of the year when seeding works best. Of course, you can make the point for planting in spring because of ample supplies of natural rainwater.  But spring can also mean cold weather, slow germination, too much water, and patchy results. 

It’ll soon be July, “dog days” for most lawns and lawn care issues, and one about which we hear frequently is that of crab crass and other undesirables in “curb lanes” and the areas adjacent to sidewalks. “Why are there so many weeds, and why is the grass dying out?”  we hear. Well, if you