New Earth Landscaping

07/08/2018

Summer Watering tips!!!

To Water or Not to Water That is the question! The high heat and humidity, coupled with no rain, has got everyone scrambling. I see irrigation systems running 3-5x per week and other people watering their yard throughout the day with all types of contraptions. NO, NO, NO!!! Summer is the most stress...

07/06/2018

Just some information on summer lawn care......

Liming & Nutsedge LIMING A YARD When lawns are w**dy, patchy in spots or turn yellow, it may be a sign that the pH balance of your yard is not right. Most types of lawn grass grows best in slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6 to 6.5. Soil pH is affected by rainfall, organic matter decay, fertili...

11/14/2017

CHEMICALS, SEEDS, GARDEN TOOLS AND COLD WEATHER As we come into the cold months of Nov-Feb, here are some tips on the best way to prepare yard and garden supplies for winter so they’ll be ready for use when spring rolls around. First, only try to buy only as much chemical as you will use during the…

11/14/2017

This is a quick video about what to do with chemicals in the winter time. For more information, contact your local county extension office.

11/05/2017

LEAF MANAGEMENT HAS STARTED! Instead of raking leaves, stuffing them into lawn bags and hauling the bags to the curb or to the county landfill, we mow them with a mulching mower! Shredded leaves act as a natural soil conditioner, fertilizer and w**d control agent. Leaves that are not removed from yo...

10/27/2017

We love changing the appearance of yards from scrappy and unsightly, to lush and green! This is what these new clients had to say,

"Hi, Jon--

We just got back from Texas late last night and woke up this morning to see beautiful green grass growing on our front lawn. You were right: you said when we got back we would see green grass in our front yard. It's been years since it looked this good. We are thrilled.

Thank you,
Jim and Dorothy

Love what we do!!! #703-463-7402

10/27/2017

A simple, well secured and long lasting wall, with Pachysandra and mulch, for under $875, can really change a property experience. The client wrote, "Hi Jon! The yard looks amazing!! Thank you!!" Love what we do!!! #703-463-7402

10/11/2017

Mulch the leaves, Don't rake them! Instead of raking leaves, stuffing them into lawn bags and hauling the bags to the curb, mow them with a mulching mower! Shredded leaves act as a natural fertilizer and w**d control agent. If done each fall, in a few years mulching can help you have a luscious spri...

10/11/2017

KEEPING LEAVES OFF NEW LAWNS A valuable part of fall aeration and overseeding is that small leaf particles can fall into aeration holes, mix with the seed and fertilizer and hold moisture. However, as the grass begins to sprout and grow, one shouldn't let leaves lay on the grass. A few leaves are fi...

09/12/2017

FALL LANDSCAPING TIPS Seeding, pruning, fertilizing and watering (and w**ding!) as the growing season begins to draw to a close, gives your lawn and garden plants the opportunity to store nutrients and be ready to grow when spring arrives. The ideas below will ensure your lawn and garden plants are…

09/06/2017

AERATION/OVERSEEDING LAWNS Fall is the best time for renovation and seeding of cool-season lawns. Temperatures are currently above normal for early September, but long range forecast predict they will begin to moderate. We are looking at the dates of Sept. 18-20 to do this process because of the amo...

08/25/2017

Information about Japanese Stiltgrass, an invasive grass that comes out when it's really hot, and is overtaking yards as quickly as it has taken over parklands!!!

JAPANESE STILTGRASS Japanese Stiltgrass Origin and Distribution Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an invasive grass that threatens native plants and natural habitats in the eastern United States. Native to Japan, China, central Asia and India. It was originally documented in Tennessee i...