Posts by Harmony Brands
Selling Your Home? Let’s Check Your Curb Appeal
Buyers look at many aspects of a home before making an offer- just as you did when you bought the home you are now reselling. It’s time to step back and take a good look at your entire property from across the street. “Curb Appeal” means not only new paint and windows but includes your…
Read MoreBe Careful Out There! Beware of Lawn Mower Dangers this Summer
Summer is here and so is the desire to have a beautiful lawn to make backyard play and entertaining more enjoyable. A crucial part of maintaining that gorgeous lawn is watering the grass properly according to the type of grass and also for cutting the grass to the proper height for root protection. About that…
Read MoreHere’s your handy February landscaping and gardening checklist
The first seed catalogs are arriving in the mail. Spring is officially getting closer! You may still be hunkered inside but there’s plenty to do in February while you wait for the weather to warm up. Some of these items may be zone-specific. Check with your county extension office or local nursery for advice about specific…
Read More‘Spring’ your lawn out of winter hibernation with these tools
It might only be January, but spring fever is in the air! Garden centers will soon be packed with people. Get a jump on the season by making sure you’ve got everything you need – including the right tools – to make your springtime tasks easier. But first, step outside. Breathe that fresh air, and…
Read MoreWhere to find landscape inspiration
Brainstorming ideas for a perfect landscape can be fun. Inspiration is everywhere! But where do you find the right visuals to share with your spouse, and perhaps your landscaper, to ensure you get the result you want? Here are two websites bursting with photos of interesting designs, plus DIY tips and expert suggestions. Pinterest On…
Read MoreCreate your dream backyard in 2017
Your backyard should reflect your tastes and lifestyle. It’s not just some place to store the outdoor grill and potty the dog. This year, choose a backyard project that will morph your outside space into your family’s go-to hangout spot. Here are some inspiring design ideas for creating your dream backyard in 2017: Create a…
Read MoreTake the guesswork out of choosing the right grass
Many lawn and garden experts write long articles explaining the pros and cons of choosing different sod varieties. While these may sound helpful, they can also be confusing. For example, for just Florida’s Marco Island area, Bermuda, Bahia, St. Augustine and Zoysia grasses are all recommended. Who wants to spend their free time researching and…
Read MoreAchieving ‘grow’-in-the-dark grass
Growing grass in shady sections of a yard is a problem almost every homeowner faces. In fact, about 20 to 25 percent of all grassy areas in the U.S. are at least partially shaded. Even the most tolerant turfgrass needs a minimum of four hours of sunlight daily to survive, but there are steps you…
Read MoreHere’s why we’re thankful for turf
Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving Day. You and your family have been working all day on dinner, and it’s finally in the oven. You head outside with your relatives and kids and start up a game of touch football on your lush, maintained lawn. It’s Thanksgiving, after all; football is almost synonymous with the holiday. The…
Read MoreGoblins and witches might be scary, but dethatching your lawn is not
October belongs to ghosts, goblins and other creepy things. Thankfully, dethatching your lawn is almost frighteningly easy. What is thatch? Thatch is a loose layer of living and dead shoots, stems and roots that can compile between the grass and the soil surface. This can happen when your lawn produces organic debris faster than it…
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