As the extended living space blends with the outdoors, outdoor kitchens are quickly becoming a popular asset to many homes. The outdoor kitchen’s biggest benefit is allowing people to prepare, serve, and cleanup without feeling isolated from the party, making it the perfect solution for hosting outdoor gatherings with fine food and the company of…
Getting your lawn in tip top condition is no easy feat. Having your lawn soft, green, and lush is definitely something you have to work hard at and be committed to the cause. If you want the turf to be perfect year after year it means taking care of it according to the seasons. Like…
Your lawn will become compact over time from constant foot traffic and pounding rains. When it becomes compacted, it’s harder for the surface to absorb water, nutrients and air to the roots of the grass. It can be done at any time in the growing season and the number of times it will need to…
It is important to prepare your lawn in the fall for when the cold winter season comes and your lawn will go into a dormant state. Mickey’s LawnScapes will share a few tips on how, during this coming fall season, you can properly prepare your lawn for winter. It is important to follow these tips…
There are additions you can make to your yard and property to make it beautiful and more functional. When you are looking at the best way to use your space, there are many options to choose from. Of course you can have a landscape updated, walkways with pavers or concrete and even a structure built…
Top dressing a lawn is the process where a sand or prepared soil mixture is applied to the surface of the lawn. Top dressing is the term also used for the way the material is applied. A thin layer of the material, typically ¼ inch of less, is evenly applied to the surface of the…
When it comes to lawn care it involves a few tasks: feeding, mowing, weeding and aerating. If you’re on top of these four tasks, you’ll have a great looking lawn and a healthy one too! It’s not hard to tell when it’s time to do the first three but the third task, aerating, might be.…
Homeowners across the country dream of a perfectly healthy, manicured lawn that will bring them glory and make them the envy of the neighborhood. A healthy lawn is much more than just the color and density of the grass; in fact a healthy lawn can boost curb appeal, increase property value and enhance your landscape…
When people design their home’s landscape, all too often the home and its foundation is never considered or given a thought. Your property landscaping can have a major influence on your home and its foundation. Plant a tree too close and its roots can damage the foundation or the roof. Irrigation systems can allow water…
If you want to update the look of your yard and landscape, there is a lot that you can do. The first thing you can do is look at the trees and other plants you want on your property. The plants and trees you have can make a big impact on the look of the…
