Understanding Tree Cankers in Ohio: Causes, Risks, and How to Protect Your Trees Tree cankers are a growing concern across Ohio, especially in urban and suburban landscapes like Parma Heights. These localized bark infections—often caused by fungi, bacteria, or environmental stress—can lead to branch dieback, structural weakness, and even tree death if left untreated. Tree Cankers in Ohio: Causes, Symptoms,…
Spring Stump Removal Deal: Two Neighbors = A Great Price Spring is the perfect time for stump removal in Cleveland. Warmer soil, fresh growth, and longer days make it the ideal season to clear old stumps and get your yard ready for summer. And this May, when two neighbors book stump removal together, you both get a great price on…
Ohio’s Tough Shrubs for Easy Landscaping. 🌳✨ Not all shrubs demand rich soil—these beauties thrive where others struggle: 🌲 Juniper – evergreen, drought-tolerant, perfect for slopes & erosion control. 🌼 Forsythia – bursts of yellow in spring, grows even in clay. 🌹 Rugosa Rose – fragrant, disease-resistant, loves sandy soil. 🌸 Potentilla – long bloom season, compact, hardy in rocky…
Tough Beauties for Ohio Yards. 🌳✨ Want color without fuss? These ornamentals thrive even in tricky soil: 🌻 Black-eyed Susans – bright, pest-resistant, pollinator magnets. 🌸 Coneflowers – long bloomers, butterflies love them. 🌼 Daylilies – resilient, vibrant, nearly indestructible 🌿 Sedum (Stonecrop) – drought-tolerant, late-summer charm. 🍃 Hostas & Coral Bells – lush foliage, shade-friendly. 💡 Plant them after…
Is an old tree stump ruining the look of your yard? Here’s how to restore its former glory! 🌳 Why remove it at all? An old tree stump is not just an eyesore; it can be a tripping hazard, attract pests like termites, and prevent you from using that area of land for gardening or landscaping. 🔥 Removal Options: Chemical…
Our recommendations for lawn restoration after stump grinding. 🛠 Step 1: Cleaning and preparation. Remove wood chips/sawdust. Add 2-3 inches of fresh topsoil to level the area and restore fertility. 🌿 Step 2: Soil enrichment. Apply a starter fertilizer rich in nitrogen (look for lawn mixes). Lightly mix it with the topsoil so that nutrients are available to the new…
🌱 Which lawn grass seeds are suitable for restoring a lawn after stump grinding in Cleveland, Ohio? We want you to experience the benefits of stump removal as quickly as possible and have selected grasses that will help restore your lawn quickly. Here is a brief description of the advantages and disadvantages of different grass varieties. Kentucky Bluegrass: Beautiful dark…
Yes. With a little preparation. 🌱 Here’s why grass grows poorly after stump grinding: Wood chips and sawdust cover the soil in a thick, loose layer, preventing roots from contacting the soil. As they decompose, they extract micronutrients from the soil that plants need for healthy growth. The tree, before becoming a stump, fed on this soil and severely depleted…
🌿 Yard cleanup after stump grinding. Problems after stump grinding: A pile of mulch after stump grinding looks unsightly. How to clean up as quickly as possible? 1. Level the surface by collecting most of the mulch. 2. Put it in bags, containers, or a wheelbarrow for disposal, composting, or other purposes. 3. Now you can sow grass or lay…
Much depends on the depth of grinding and the type of tree from which the stump was removed. If the stump’s root system is superficial, then at a depth of more than 8 in there will be no large shoots left that could interfere with planting a new plant. Often, it is enough to move the new planting location about…
