We get it. Black mulch, like a black leather jacket, looks really cool. But in our experience, plants – especially young plants – don’t do well surrounded by black mulch.
Landscape Maintenance
How Aeration and Compost Topdressing Help Your Houston Lawn Thrive
Creating a lush, green lawn in Houston comes with a unique set of challenges. Lawns in the Houston area have very little topsoil, especially in newer subdivisions. In addition, the soil here tends to be filled with heavy clay or sand: neither of which are optimal to...
Why Maintaining an Irrigation Schedule is Crucial for a Healthy Lawn
Summer in Houston is - to put it mildly - intense. The weather conditions in Southeast Texas during the summer months make staying well-hydrated important. This goes both for you and your landscape. Keeping your body hydrated is instinctual for most people; you know...
Protect Your Plants from a Freeze
Freezing temperatures can cause significant, long-lasting damage to your plants. You can minimize or avoid this damage by taking a few practical steps to protect your plants, enabling them to thrive when the weather warms up. How to Prepare Your Plants Before a...
Lawn Fertilization For Winter | Archer Lawn Services
Lawn Fertilization Services for Weed Control and Pest Prevention Winter is here, and that means difficult weather for your lawn. You can prevent many of the problems that your lawn will face if you use the right lawn fertilization program in the winter. Why Fertilize...
Questions to Ask About Backyard Landscaping
According to Business Wire, more than half of homeowners use their yards for activities such as entertaining guests, spending time with family, or simply relaxing. It’s no surprise then that many people look for ways to improve their backyard landscaping. However,...
First Things to Do When Considering Landscaping
So, you’re thinking about your yard and know it needs improvements. But when it comes to landscape projects, you have no idea where or how to begin. Before interviewing contractors, figure out the basics. Proceed with what you learned in school about writing...
A Guide to Commonly Offered Landscaping Services
According to Insurance Bee, the U.S. has over 500,000 landscaping businesses. This is an increase of 5.5% from 2021. This increase shows that more and more people are are looking for professional help to get the best care for their lawns. Landscape designers are...
Backyard Landscape Tips for Early Spring
Winter is over and spring is beginning to come into full bloom. According to Businesswire.com, over half of Americans use their lawns for recreation every month, and about one in three Americans (33%) garden more than once a week. That makes spring an exciting time....
Quarterly Clean Ups Done Right
Quarterly clean-ups are an essential part of any landscaping service. Ensuring your lawn is taken care of during every season of the year is important, especially living in Texas where your lawn is visible all year long. Our backyard landscaping business offers great...
The Houston Landscape Management Calendar: A Month-by-Month Technical Guide
In the Houston and Magnolia areas, our "growing season" is nearly year-round. This means the traditional rules of...
The Weed-Free Roadmap: Why Cultural Practices Trump Chemical Treatments
For many homeowners, weed control is viewed as a "search and destroy" mission. When a weed appears, the response is to...
The Science of Soil Resilience: A Homeowner’s Guide to the Houston Landscape
Most homeowners in the Houston area view lawn care as a series of chemical applications—nitrogen for greening,...
Designing Your Landscape for Children & Family Lifestyle
Kids change everything about landscape design — from materials to layout to safety. Here’s how to plan a yard that fits your family’s lifestyle today and grows with your children for years.
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