St. Louis winters can bring us thick snow, dangerous ice storms, and heavy winds. Lucky for us, we can just move ourselves indoors and stay warm. Our plants, however, need special care to prepare them for the harsh winter weather.
Here are 3 simple ways to protect your plants from winter damage:
Many people see the immediate benefits of trimming and pruning their trees and shrubs during the growing season. But, this type of pruning encourages new growth, which is not typically desired going into a cold St. Louis winter.
However, there are two good reasons to prune in the winter.
This November, make sure you cross of all your outdoor duties to put your lawn and landscape to bed for the winter season. Here are some reminders:
October Outdoor To-Do List
Fall is officially here! Here is a list of 15 things to remember this month:
Did you or do you plan to aerate and overseed your lawn this fall? Here are some best practices to care for your baby seedlings!
No two lawns are the same and different clients have different needs. Don’t worry, Dowco has a solution for you!
Do you suffer from spring landscape envy? Does it seem like every time the weather starts warming up from winter, your neighbors have bursts of colorful blooms in their garden and you don't? Fall plantings must take place months prior to spring so that you can reap the rewards after the chilly month...
When a new family moved into their new St. Louis home this summer, they were overwhelmed with tall grass and knee-high weeds from the previous owner. They were looking for a team who could quickly turn their new property into a place that they enjoyed coming home to.
Simple tasks like pulling weeds,...
Now that your beds have been prepped, and the shovel edge has been completed, it is time to finish your spring cleanup project with a fresh layer of mulch.
There are many benefits of mulching. Mulch not only adds an attractive, finished look to the landscape, it aids in weed suppression, retains moi...
Take Your Landscape to the Next Level with a Crisp Shovel Edge!
Once the beds have been cleaned up and prepped for mulch, now is the time to edge those beds!
A shovel or spade edge clearly defines the beds and tree rings from the turf. The edge can be created using a shovel, or with a mechanical bed...
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