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When and How Much Do You Tip Landscapers?

 

A professional landscaper trimming yard plants.

You tip your waitress and barista – you may even tip your housekeeper, hairdresser and ride share drivers. But do you tip landscapers? If you are not sure about tipping lawn service and landscaping companies, here is an outline on when and how much to tip landscapers. Do Landscapers Accept Tips? Many landscapers do accept…

How to Become a Top Commercial Landscaping Company

 

A professional landscaper with lawn care equipment.

In the landscaping industry, the majority of companies offer both residential and commercial landscaping services. While most landscaping companies will gladly accept commercial accounts, what does it take to become a top commercial landscaping company? Commercial landscaping accounts offer consistent income, usually year-round. This is enticing to any landscaping company versus constantly needing to acquire…

Top Landscaper SEO Strategies

 

A person using a laptop and a phone to search local landscapers.

If you own a lawn care or landscaping service, attracting customers is vital to grow your business. Digital marketing is a cost-effective way to connect with potential clients in your area. There are some proven landscaper SEO strategies that can help you get the most from your digital marketing efforts. Search engine optimization, or SEO,…

How Much Liquid Chlorine to Add to the Pool

 

A relaxed little boy in a swim ring floating in a swimming pool

One of the key aspects of maintaining a swimming pool is ensuring the water is kept at the right pH levels. Liquid chlorine is one of the chemicals many pool owners need to ensure their pool water is safe for swimming. However, you must know how much liquid chlorine to add to your pool to…

Do You Have Chipmunk Holes in Your Yard?

 

Chipmunk trying to eat garden flowers.

Chipmunks are cute critters when they are in cartoons, but they can be a nuisance when they choose your yard as their home. While some people may not mind sharing their property with chipmunks, others do not appreciate the damage they can cause, including chipmunk holes in their yard. What Is a Chipmunk Hole? Unlike…

How to Get Rid of Sticker Weeds

 

Sticker Weed Plant

Weeds in general are aggravating when they invade your yard, but sticker weeds take it to a new level. Not only are they invasive, but they can stick to you, your family and your pets. Here is what you need to know about types of sticker weeds and how to get rid of sticker weeds…

Do Succulents Need Sun?

 

succulents

Succulents are low maintenance plants that can add beauty to your landscaping or home. One of the main benefits of succulents is they require very little water or maintenance to survive. But you may wonder, do succulents need sun, especially direct sun? Succulents are heartier than many other plants due to the way they conserve…

Rejuvenate Your Yard with Spring Lawn Aeration

 

A man performing lawn aeration.

Cultivating a lush lawn is a constant battle. Your grass needs to compete against weeds, pests, fungus, drought and many other factors to grow. Every season has maintenance needed to keep grass healthy. One of the best services you can give your grass is spring lawn aeration. What is Lawn Aeration? Two of the nemeses…

What Is the Proper New Sod Watering Schedule?

 

A person watering freshly laid sod.

One of the key factors to nurturing new sod is ensuring it receives the right amount of water. Knowing how often to water new sod is important to the success of your lawn. Adhering to the proper new sod watering schedule can give your lawn the right amount of moisture to thrive. Installing sod can…

How to Fix Patches of Dead Grass in Your Lawn

 

A gardener removing patches of dead grass from a lawn.

It can be difficult work to create a lush, green lawn. Even with fertilizing, weed control, watering and constant care, you may still experience brown spots on your lawn and dead grass. If you have areas of yellow or brown in your yard, it can be caused by a variety of issues that cause patches…