Best Options for New Lawn Installation
When it’s time to give your lawn a makeover, you can go with overseeding the topsoil or rolling out sod. Both options will give you that lush green lawn you’re looking for, but there are benefits and drawbacks to each.
Which Type of Grass is Right for Your White Plains Lawn?
Grass is just grass, right? Unfortunately, it’s a bit more complicated than that, and there are enough unique grass varieties to confuse even seasoned lawn care professionals. Let’s take a look at the most common varieties grown here in White Plains and how you can choose the best one for your next seeding or turf installation.
The Best Way To Handle Pests: Integrated Pest Management
Pests in your house or around your yard are some of the most annoying and frustrating parts of being a homeowner in New York. So how can you keep pests out of your house and your lawn? The best, most environmentally-friendly, and most cost-effective way of dealing with unwanted animals and insects is integrated pest management or IPM. Keep reading to find out more information about the benefits of this management practice and how it works!
Sooty Mold in Southeast New York, Causes, Prevention, And Treatment
Out of all the fungal diseases, your Southeast New York trees and shrubs can contract, sooty mold is one of the worst looking. And while it doesn’t usually harm the health of your plants, the fungus can impair their function and severely damage their appearance. Learn everything there is to know about this unsightly diseases and how a tree and shrub care program like the one Griffin Organics offers can help keep your trees healthy, strong and disease-free.
Trimming and Pruning Your New York Trees And Shrubs
Keeping the growth of your trees and shrubs in check is one of the most important maintenance steps for lawn and garden care for New York. Although you may be tempted to skip this crucial step, trimming your plants will not only keep your trees and shrubs in the shape that you prefer but will also improve their health and growth in future seasons. Here are a few tips on the best ways to trim and prune your trees.
Does Your Lawn Need Core Aeration and Overseeding?
Does your New York yard have large thin or bare patches? Have you noticed that the soil on your lawn is dry and spongy? It might be time to think about core aeration and overseeding for your lawn, and the professionals at Griffin Organics have all the tools and experience needed to help keep your lawn healthy and looking its best.
Learn the Ins and Outs of Soil Testing & Why You Need One
When faced with lawn problems, it’s important to determine the cause of your issues before wasting time and money. At Griffin Organics, we recommend starting with a complete lawn analysis through soil testing. The soil test will tell us your soil’s pH level, organic matter, nutrient contents, and soluble salts. Once the soil test results are returned, we can adjust one of our two lawn care programs to meet your lawn’s specific needs.
Scents that Attract and Repel Mosquitoes You Can Use to Your Advantage
Do you ever feel like you are the one who always gets bits my mosquitoes? It is true, mosquitoes pick and choose, but this doesn’t mean that person has to be you. Like humans, mosquitoes like and dislike certain scents, and once you know what those scents are, you can either obtain them or prevent them. Here are several tips for ensuring you are not the scent they prefer.
6 Reasons Organic Lawn Care Is The Better Option
From the reduced use of chemicals to the improved health of your lawn, there are many benefits to opting for a more eco-friendly approach to lawn care this summer. Here’s why organic lawn care is the way to go.
Be On The Lookout For Maple Decline This Summer
Maple decline causes our beloved trees to whither and will slowly die if left untreated. Here’s what you need to know about this common affliction and how to treat it.