What does it take to maintain a beautiful green lawn using organic, natural methods and products? Start in the spring by cleaning-up your lawn. A common mistake many commercial landscapers make is aggressive raking or thatching of the lawn surface. In our area, March and April weather conditions are such that the root system is generally in a fragile state …

What is Green Landscaping? Is it a trend? A gimmick? What does it mean? What does it represent? At the core, we can hope that going green in your landscape means managing and conserving resources ecologically and economically to improve our health and well being. Nature does a pretty good job on her own. Take trees for instance. In Southern …

When we think about how far we have fallen behind in our housekeeping, we should consider what awaits us in our landscape, gardens, patios, walks, driveways, lawns and backyards. Where do we begin? First I suggest, start with the big ugly. That would be the areas you don’t see or habitually ignore (speaking for myself). I’m talking about the attic, …

Green Landscaping is the future and the future is here and now! We at Green Jay Landscape Design embrace science and technology while rejecting the notion that our landscape/garden management and horticultural practices require toxic chemical compounds in order to produce the best appearance and performance. The concept of killing to control pest and disease organisms is outdated and unsound. …

The vibrant, verdant beauty of spring is just around the corner. This is the most important time of year to prepare for enjoying your landscape and outdoor living space. Do you have a plan for developing your landscape? Do you have a program that insures the best performance and appearance for your lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers? Are you caring …