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Lawn Care
Mowing: You should maintain your grass height at 3”. The roots are directly proportional to height of the grass. At 3” there is a substantial enough root system to support healthy turf through stressful periods. A short lawn leaves you vulnerable to insects, weeds and drought. If tour height exceeds 3” the grass becomes unkempt and chances of matting down or higher. You should mow your grass at 2” for the final cut of the year. This will help to minimize snow mold. Excessive grass length and prolonged snow cover cause snow mold. The grass becomes matted down and a …
Screening Plants
You will need to consider the following:
-The length and width of the area to be screened.
-The desired height of the screening.
-The amount of sunlight the area receives.
-The moisture content of the area.
-The drainage in the area.
-Are there any physical pressures such as road salt, high wind or deer?
This holds true for all types of plantings. The worst thing you can do is plant in the wrong area.
Evergreen screening plants:
Arborvitae (Thuja) – They form a narrow screening for a sunny area. There are several popular cultivars with varying colors, widths, heights, and …
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