Regardless of whether your landscape consists of mostly grass or a variety of plants and shrubs, you have probably needed to fertilize at one point or another. Lawn and plants need a boost every now and then to help them get through seasons or to make them bloom better. Most people use either a slow-release …
The easiest and fastest way to have healthy looking plants is to regularly prune them. There are four main goals when pruning plants, shrubs, or trees. They are 1) to remove dead branches, 2) to remove damaged branches, 3) to open the plant and improve air circulation, 4) to create an attractive shape. Pruning promotes …
Aphids are one of the most common pests in southern California landscapes. Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects with long slender mouthparts used to pierce stems or leaves. They tend to feed in dense groups on leaves or new growth stems and do not move rapidly when disturbed. Almost every plant has one or more aphid …
Customer satisfaction has always been a top priority for us at Groundcare Landscape. We value the opinions of our clients. As such, we sent out surveys last month to all of our landscape maintenance clients. The results are in and they were incredibly supportive and kind. I’m pleased to announce that we received nothing but …
As we enter 2021, customer service is a top priority for us at Groundcare Landscape. Our business has continued to grow slowly and we expect (hope) it will grow a fair amount more this year. For this reason, we are working hard toward establishing customer satisfaction surveys. We would like them to be part of …
Why It’s Important to Clean Your Rain Gutters Though we haven’t had a lot of rain yet this year, it’s a good idea to clean your rain gutters. Clean rain gutters prevent water damage to your home, protect the side of your house, and also protect the landscape. When your gutters are clogged, it can …
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Did you try last year’s dalgona coffee trend a.k.a. whipped coffee? Dalgona coffee is a beverage made by whipping equal proportions of instant coffee powder, sugar, and hot water until it becomes creamy and then adding it to cold or hot milk. I tried it using a few different brands of instant coffee. My favorite wound …
What is a Pest According to the Department of Health, a pest is any animal or plant that has a harmful affect on humans, their food, or their living conditions. Weeds, undesirable insects, and plant diseases are all considered pests. Pest Management Strategy Warmer winters and early springs have created a lot of unusual pest …
It is no secret that 2021 will be a tough year with many unknowns. Experts predict record business closures and home foreclosures. For many of our customers, operating on a lean landscape budget is the sensible course of action. In this article I share some things to consider when planning to reduce costs in your …
What better way to enjoy the holidays than to create lasting memories baking with the kids! My girls absolutely love baking cupcakes. So, instead of doing the typical gingerbread house activity this holiday, we decided to create Christmas Tree Cupcakes. What You Will Need You don’t need to be a master baker for this treat. …
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