Posts by Julio Canto

If you are looking to be the envy of your neighborhood, the house where the grass is always greener, one of the most important things to get right is knowing when to fertilize the lawn. The first step to getting it right is knowing what kind of grass you have so you can figure out…

With Spring right around the corner, it is an ideal time to start cleaning. Although Spring cleaning can seem daunting, when you follow these easy and useful tips to get ready for Spring cleaning, the process will be less overwhelming and stressful. 

If the perfect looking yard is still an elusive dream, you may need to abandon your own efforts and turn to the pros. Many people struggle to achieve a lush green lawn, never realizing that they may not be equipped to make it happen. Rather than continue down a dead-end road, consider hiring lawn installation…

Despite your best efforts, you may fall short of your lawn maintenance goals. Making and keeping a beautiful lawn requires time and skill. If you lack these components, it may be time to hire a team of professionals. You wouldn’t want to enlist the help of just anyone. The best crews have certain traits that…

To have a lush, healthy lawn, having a professional apply fertilizer during the year is important. Fertilizers help plants get the nutrients they need for growth, providing a range of minerals and biological compounds needed. Grass isn’t the only thing that benefits from regular feeding; flowers, trees and garden vegetables can also use some tender,…

Many homeowners reach for the most convenient or familiar fertilizer when they want to boost the health and beauty of their lawn. However, homeowners can experience a lot of great benefits when they switch to organic fertilizer. In spite of some common misconceptions, effective organic fertilizer is carefully formulated according to the best balance of…

How safe is the fertilizer you’re using in your vegetable garden? Do you need to worry about your children coming into contact with harmful chemicals when picking flowers? Are you concerned about your impact on the environment when you spray your lawn with chemical weed killers and growth formulas? If you want to encourage healthy…

As people become more aware of the chemicals used in many store-bought fertilizers, their concern naturally turns to what chemicals are present in their food. While it may seem that those chemicals are only there in small amounts, over time, there is a clear buildup. Turning toward organic products is a natural consequence of this…

As more families become conscious of the need for environmentally friendly products, organic lawn care has become more popular. This is a good thing; organic fertilizer offers important nutrients for landscaping without exposing the soil and groundwater to man-made chemicals.

If you’re used to using chemicals on your lawn and plants, switching to organic fertilizer may require some adjustments to your routine. The good news is that experienced gardeners have figured out and are willing to share tips about the different types of fertilizer and the best application methods.