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Last year, the American Time Use survey concluded that the average American spends at least 70 hours per year on lawn care. That is almost 2 full work weeks. That is almost 2 full work weeks. Full Service Lawn Care Why not give yourself a two week...

About The Crepe Myrtle You have undoubtedly seen them lining the streets and enhancing the landscape of many southern neighborhoods. But their attractive flowing flowers are not their only appeal. The crepe myrtle, or Lythraceae is native...

How do I know if it is time to start mowing my lawn? The best time to start mowing your lawn is when the grass is actively going again. Don't break out the lawn mower at the first sign of green grass.You do not want to cut grass when there is...

After the threat of frost is over, planting spring annuals is a simple way to freshen up your landscape and add a pop of color. Spring annual flowers are planted once per year, so unlike perennials, they won’t come back year after year. Annual...

Are you wondering when to mulch? Winter can actually be the best time to mulch. Replenishing your beds during the winter season has multiple benefits that are both aesthetic and functional. The best time to install of course depends on your...

Our Edison Landscaping Pros are noticing signs of early leaf drop. Trees can lose their leaves for a variety of reasons, but often when you see leaves beginning to turn brown during the late summer or early in the fall, it is due to environmental...

This can often be a confusing topic for homeowners because the best time to plant bulbs is actually in the fall. When To Plant Bulbs While fall is often the season where we think of fall flowers like mums or pansies, fall is the best time to plant...

Trying to maintain a beautiful lawn is no easy feat. Each season presents its own unique set of challenges. One of the challenges that every homeowner faces is that of yard debris. Autumn in North Carolina bring beautiful vibrant changing leaves,...

Do all shrubs need rejuvenation pruning? Due to their continual growth, shrubs need to be pruned on a regular basis to maintain optimum health and plant performance. When you prune regularly, you can control shape and growth, in addition to...

What is pruning? Let's start with the actual pruning definition. Pruning is the process of trimming trees, shrubs, or bushes by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems. This is done to both control and increase the fullness or growth of...

We often discuss how to combat heat and drought stress for your lawn, but what about your bushes and shrubs? Heat stress can be very damaging for your ornamental trees and shrubs. Often you may not even realize that some plant varieties are...

Tis’ the season to break out the outdoor Christmas decorations! Before you drag out all of the Christmas yard decorations and Christmas light decorations though, make sure that your lawn is in good shape! Edging your lawn along hard surfaces and...