Published on Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Transforming your lawn into a vibrant, healthy landscape doesn't happen overnight, but with thoughtful planning and consistent care, you can achieve a lush, inviting yard. From selecting the right plants to understanding optimal maintenance practices, here's a comprehensive guide to help you create and maintain a stunning landscape throughout the year.
Planting for Success
Choosing the Right Plants:
Begin by considering your region's climate and soil...
Published on Thursday, December 28, 2023
Winter in Columbia, Illinois, brings its own set of challenges and opportunities for landscaping. Here are some specific tips tailored for maintaining and enhancing your landscape during the winter months in Columbia:
Protecting Plants and Trees
Prune Wisely: Trim tree branches that may pose a risk of breaking under the weight of snow or ice. This proactive measure can prevent damage to property or injury to individuals.
Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the ...
Published on Tuesday, November 28, 2023
During the winter months, the days grow shorter which means longer evenings of darkness. However, with strategically placed outdoor lighting, you can extend the usability and beauty of your outdoor spaces even during the colder months. Beyond mere aesthetics, outdoor lighting brings a multitude of benefits that enhance safety, security, and ambiance. Here are the compelling advantages of utilizing outdoor lighting.
Enhanced Safety
One of the primary benefits of outdoor lighting, ...
Published on Monday, March 27, 2023
It's no secret that a well-maintained lawn and landscape takes a lot of time, money, and hard work. However, when you hire a landscaping company, you get to step away from the hard work and leave it to the professionals. PLUS, there are key benefits to hiring a professional landscaper for your home (or business).
Benefits of Professional Landscape Maintenance
Studies have shown that landscaping maintenance is a wise investment that can help increase the value of your property. Here...
Published on Sunday, February 26, 2023
If you’ve ever tried to maintain your property's landscaping, then you likely know it can be a bit overwhelming. You spend one whole weekend weeding, pruning and tidying up just to turn around and have to do it again a few weeks later. As a living, growing thing, your lawn and landscaping needs constant care. That’s why you should consider handing over routine landscape maintenance to a pro.
Landscape pros understand what it takes to maintain any type of lawn and landscaping. ...
Published on Thursday, December 29, 2022
A beautifully designed and well-maintained yard can completely transform any home. Not to mention that by adding quality landscaping, you can not only improve your outdoor living area but increase the value of your home.
The benefits of installing and maintaining a landscaped yard are endless, but how do you ensure you’re getting that beauty from the right contractor?
Finding the right landscaping company for the job can be tough when there are so many landscapers to choose from in...
Published on Thursday, October 27, 2022
Outdoor drainage systems are an essential part of your lawn and landscape design. These systems provide your lawn with a way for water to leave without causing flood damage around your house (and pool). Typically, all that is required for adequate drainage is piping that runs from your gutters and down underneath your yard. BUT some yards need a more intense drainage system than others as standing puddles start to become an issue. If you're noticing a lot of water when there hasn’t...
Published on Monday, January 31, 2022
Not all plants are created equal when planting in St. Louis. There's a lot of things to considered - weather, hardiness, growth rate, maintenance, and so on. Landscaping is not a "set it and forget it" kind of thing. It takes knowing your soil, knowing your area and planning for how harsh weather will affect your bed.
In our custom softscapes, we use native plants that are hardy and also beautiful. So of those plants that we commonly use are:
Boxwood
Lilac
Cherry tree
...
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Here at Linnemann Lawn Care and Landscape, we'd like to take this time to thank all of you who follow us and use us for your lawn care and landscape needs. You are the heart of the business and why we continue to be successful!
As we near the holiday season, here's a few things you can use, plus a few safety tips to see you through the winter months....
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of lawn care this holiday season! When you're...
Published on Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Maintaining your property means more than regular mowing. If you have a wooded area around or to the side of your home, it's a good idea to do brush clean up annually.
Clearing away trees and brush around or at the property line is important because this helps cut down on wildlife infestations, reduces the risk of fires and increases the value of your property.
It can also be a safety hazard and limit your families ability to enjoy your outdoor living space(s).
Benefits...
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