I’ve not ever had a spray tan, don’t particularly want one either, but some people love them. Maybe you know a neighbor who’s had one or read rumors about a President who’s recently had to cut back because they were tired of citrus jokes. Regardless of who it is, though, the process is the same: […]
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May
May
Is your grass thinning? Are there bald patches in your lawn where it used to be full and lush? If you answered “Yes” to these questions it may be time to consider plugs. Fortunately we aren’t so far off our rockers to suggest grafting individual blades of grass from your backyard to your front lawn. […]
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Apr
Apr
Stone Age humanoids began crafting tools for one reason only – to maximize the amount of time available for relaxing in sun-warmed hammocks while sipping on Mai Tais. However, as humankind has evolved so has the complexity of our cave, hut and home improvement projects. Subsequently we as a species remain confronted with the dreadful […]
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Feb
Feb
Warm weather is on the way! Time to knock the dust off the lawn equipment that’s been sitting in storage waiting for the seasons to change. Hopefully everything was stored properly in the fall, otherwise we might have a chore on our hands. To help simplify the maintenance process a little bit, we’ve developed a […]
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Apr
Apr
Applying liquid lawn fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides and more becomes infinitely easier and much more consistent using a Brinly Sprayer. The tank, tubing, valves, powder-coated steel frame and other components are built to withstand the corrosive properties of lawn and garden chemicals for lasting durability. The ST-25BH sprayer designed to be supremely versatile. Applying liquids to […]
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Nov
Nov
He’s coming. There’s no stopping him. Every year, like clockwork, Jack Frost arrives just in time for the holiday season. His aim? To cover your walkways in a wintery mix of ice, slush, and snow. He wants Grandma to slip and fall, but you’ll be there to stop him…won’t you? This two-phase do-it-yourself snow and […]
Use these crafty little tricks to impress your neighbors, grandkids, and significant other
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Aug
Aug
Author: Shawn Thomas Determine the Need for Lawn Aeration If you have noticed that your turf grass isn’t looking its best or that water has difficulty penetrating through the soil surface, it may be time to aerate your lawn. Clay soils and lawns that bear heavy foot and vehicle traffic are especially notorious for needing […]
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Jun
Jun
1. When in doubt, raise the cutting deck. 2. A shallow watering is worse than no water at all. 3. Don’t try to “water it back to life” – if it goes dormant, leave it. 4. Mulching > bagging 5. Never cut more than 1/3 of the blade at one time. 6. If you miss […]
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May
May
You know what they say; you get what you pay for. This is especially true when it comes to spreading lawn fertilizer and other granular chemicals. A mountain of plastic walk-behind spreaders are shipped in from Asia every year, used and discarded, only to be replaced the following year. For between $40 and $80, these […]