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How to mulch cedar trees on your Long Island landscape

October 22, 2014

Cedar trees are a favorite tree to plant on many Long Island landscapes and are relatively easy to take care of due to its drought tolerance. This tree has a pyramidal shape and grows relatively slow. There are different varieties of cedar trees and their height varies from one species to another. The eastern red [...]

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Create a low-maintenance Long Island landscape

October 8, 2014

Having a beautiful Long Island landscape does so many things for us. It gives our eyes bright, beautiful and colorful plants to see, our nose a variety of sweet smells to inhale, our mind a place to which we can escape when the stress of everyday life catches up with us. But sometimes there just [...]

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Fend off grass seed feeders

September 24, 2014

Trying to grow grass can be the bane of anyone’s existence as Long Island landscaping experts all know firsthand. You find yourself putting more effort into your lawn than some people put in at the gym, so darn it! You want results! But after weeks of strategically placing grass seed throughout your yard, you might [...]

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Fertilization landscaping tips for St. Augustine grass

September 10, 2014

Choosing the right kind of fertilizer and making sure your Long Island lawn is fertilized at the right times and at the correct rate is paramount to a healthy, green Long Island lawn that is resistant to disease, insect infestations and fungus. Most landscaping professionals recommend nitrogen fertilizer for St. Augustine Long Island lawns to [...]

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Landscaping Tip: Growing Grass in High Traffic Areas

August 27, 2014

Are your best efforts to grow a picture-perfect lawn being literally trampled? Growing a lawn that is often traversed by kids and animals can seem like an uphill battle that is often lost; however, there are some landscaping tips that can make the process a little more successful. The first step is choosing a resilient [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Introducing ornamental grasses

August 13, 2014

If your lawn is important to you, but you’re not much into mowing or don’t have the time to be constantly maintaining your lawn, ornamental grasses might be a favorable alternative to standard turf grass. Ornamentals grasses add a lot of character to a Long Island landscape by growing in unique shapes and sweeps. Typically [...]

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The convenience of pop-up gazebos for your Long Island landscape

July 30, 2014

Adding a gazebo to your Long Island landscape is a big decision. You might enjoy the convenience of having a place to enjoy the tranquility of your Long Island landscape, but not necessarily want something so permanent, just in case you decide to make other additions to your Long Island landscape at a later date. [...]

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Landscaping Tip: Protecting your landscape from vole damage

July 16, 2014

Your landscape is a precious part of your property, as it gives your family a place to enjoy each other and just relax when the stresses of life become too much. So what could be worse than when the very place you go to escape causes even more stress when you see your landscape damaged, [...]

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Sun-proof groundcovers perfect for your Long Island landscaping

July 2, 2014

If your Long Island landscape is subject to long periods of unrelenting sunlight, Long Island landscaping professionals will advise you that not just any type of groundcover will endure. In order to create a successful Long Island landscape, you need to have a groundcover that can withstand the constant sunlight and heat that accompanies long [...]

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Using boulders in your Long Island landscape design

June 18, 2014

If you’re looking to add a dramatic effect to your Long Island landscape design, boulders are an often overlooked design choice. When most people design their Long Island landscape, they choose pavers, brick or other simplistic cement choices. However, boulders can also be used for walkways, retaining walls and as decorative items to give your [...]

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