Part ecologists. Part horticulturists. Part barbers.

Take your yard organic. Organic fertilizer provides the carbohydrates soil organisms require. Chemicals don’t.

No crabgrass. And no chemicals.
Corn gluten meal spread in late winter works just as well – without possibly harmful effects for your family and pets.

Invite flying flowers. By planting azaleas, lilacs and other attractive flowering plants, you can actually attract butterflies to your yard.

Water less for healthier grass. One heavy watering per week is better than less water more frequently. It promotes deeper roots, making your grass more drought resistant.

See green at sale time. Unlike any other home improvement, landscaping usually returns more than 100% of the investment at sale time.

Control doggy dead spots. If your dog creates brown patches, alter the ph of her urine with Brewer’s Yeast tablets.

Don’t pine for pines. Pine trees, although pretty, kill lawns. The needles are acidic and smother grass, too. Be sure to have needles cleaned up regularly.

Tick talk. To reduce ticks, create a 3-foot wide, 3-inch deep break of mulch, gravel or wood chips around the perimeter of your lawn.

Bite Mosquitoes Back. One of the most commonly overlooked places mosquitoes breed is in gutters that don’t fully drain.

Weed with feed.White distilled vinegar sprayed on the leaves will kill many perennial weeds – including dandelions.