Every year the discussion rages about when is the best time to clean up the fallen leaves on your property. Many people like to clean them up right away in the fall, while others purposefully leave them to break down over winter, providing nutrients for the soil and habitat for insects. On your residential property,
As the weather gets progressively colder, Delawareans must prepare for all of the inconveniences and hazards that the season’s snow and ice will bring. Landscaping and property maintenance become even more important during the fall and winter months, and ice and snow removal are particularly vital for health and safety. Piles of fluffy snow may
Homeowners in Delaware have all kinds of maintenance concerns to keep up with as autumn continues. Winterizing plumbing, sealing cracks in windows, and a plethora of landscaping tasks can fill every hour of your weekends for the foreseeable future. Still, there are some home and landscaping maintenance duties that are best left to the professionals.
Home and business owners in Delaware can incorporate all kinds of gorgeous plants into their landscapes. Ornamental shrubs, flowers, and trees can bring color, texture, and definition to any garden, and caring for many of these plants is relatively straightforward. Mulching is a common practice that can boost plant health, and the perfect time to
With winter storm Gail recently hitting the U.S. and other storms sure to follow, Delaware homeowners must make sure that their properties are ready for the snow, ice, wind, and rain that Mother Nature has to offer. Neglected piles of snow and sheets of ice can present significant safety hazards for homeowners, children, and passersby.
Maintaining your home’s gutters is par for the course for homeowners in Delaware. Functional gutters can help protect your home’s foundation and prevent soggy ground around your home, but they can also help prevent ice dams. Ice dams are a silent danger that, while pretty, can prevent your gutters from working, allow moisture into your
Landscapes, both commercial and residential, strongly reflect the seasonal changes that occur throughout the year. While your garden will likely look different in April than it does in November, consistency in landscape maintenance services is critical. Sticking to a landscape maintenance routine, especially one that adjusts to your property’s needs as they change with the
Winter is nearly here, and Delawareans are already preparing to deal with the ice and snow that are typical of the season. Homes and businesses are likely to get shrouded in sheets of ice and blankets of snow this winter, and many property owners are simply not equipped to handle things on their own. Professional
Preventative maintenance is a boon to any homeowner. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This adage holds true when it comes to maintaining your home’s gutter system. Gutters, eaves, and downspouts serve a critical role in directing the flow of rainwater, throwing it away from your home’s
Springtime is just around the corner, but there are still plenty of fallen leaves for Delawareans to deal with on their lawns and walkways. Although some fallen leaves can break down and create useful nutrients for your yard (or provide a satisfying “crunch” underfoot), too many dead leaves on your lawn can create a health
