Living Well Blog - Hilton Head, SC
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Rob Shrieve · RS Services Landscape & Property Maintenance Bluffton, SC
843.368.4917 · robshrieve@yahoo.com ·
Protect Your Lawn
August 25, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
July lived up to its reputation as the hottest month of the year. Now, we move into August, traditionally the wettest month of the year. Lots of rainfall, together with high humidity is the perfect recipe for fungus.
Avoid Disease in Your Lawn
July 06, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
Now that things are drying out and the humidity is going up we need to be ready for lawn damaging insects and fungus.
Summer
June 15, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
May brought us spring showers. It is OK to turn your irrigation system off for a few days after a rainfall. I recommend not leaving it off for more than a couple of days. It is beneficial to try to build up some surplus of water in our landscapes. We all know that eventually it will warm up and dry out. We are building a more drought tolerant landscape now.
Spring Lawn Care
May 20, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
May is a great month to do a preemptive strike on lawn damaging bugs and fungus. As we move into the summer we will most likely be treating a problem you already have.
Irrigation in the Lowcountry
May 20, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
Irrigation is a supplement to mother nature. Adequate rainfall is what really keeps your landscape looking its best. Your irrigation needs to be fine tuned to meet the specific needs of your landscape. All lawns & landscapes are different.
Can My Lawn & Plants Be Revived?
March 03, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
At this point we need to have a plan and just hope for the best. I would recommend waiting to cut away frost damage until the end of March. This will mean cutting some plants back to virtually nothing. During the month of April, fertilize all of your plant material with a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10. Ensure your plants are getting adequate water and keep your fingers crossed. You will be surprised how some plants will spring back to life.
Proactive Lawn Care
February 09, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
I’m sure that you have noticed a lot of frost damage in your landscape. Frost damage to plants is not uncommon in our area. This year the damage is more widespread and severe.
Planning for the Spring
January 07, 2010 by Rob Shrieve
January is a great month to begin looking at your landscape and getting a game plan ready for spring. Also, consider irrigation and/or drainage issues now so that your landscape will be ready to thrive in the spring.
To Plant or Not To Plant
December 14, 2009 by Rob Shrieve
Please continue to water your landscape. Plant roots will continue to search for water through the winter months. If we do get a period of rain it is fine to turn off your irrigation. Just make sure your landscape gets watered once every couple of weeks.
Dormancy & Your Lawn
October 12, 2009 by Rob Shrieve
Summer is officially over. Cooler overnight temperatures will soon send our landscapes into dormancy. It seems like yesterday I was telling you what to expect as your landscape came out of dormancy.
