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Benefits of Loam
You may be wondering, “What is loam?”. Loam is a type of soil that has a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles, along with organic matter. This composition offers several benefits for gardening, agriculture, and landscaping.
Benefits of Mulching
You may be wondering, “Why should I mulch?”. Mulching is placing a protective barrier around plants and is one of the best things that you can do for your yard and garden.
Spring Maintenance
Spring is a great time to get started on landscape maintenance. Here are some tips to help you maintain your yard and garden this spring.
Snow Day Tips
It's snowing and, even if you are a lifelong New Englander, you still may be wondering about the best ways to deal with snow so here are some tips. Dress appropriately: Wear warm, waterproof clothing, gloves, and a hat. Layering is key, so you can adjust your clothing...
What can a Lawn Irrigation Systems Audit Cover?
Can you believe August is right around the corner? I hope you are enjoying time by the pool, trips to the beach, and the company of family. With all that summer fun going on in your life, home projects and yard work tend to take a back seat. Your lawn and plants are...
7 Simple Steps to Achieve a Luscious Summer Lawn
By Eric Brand As typical in New England, we have gone right from winter to summer with out much of a spring. Grass is growing, temperatures are up and you could do potentially permanent damage to your lawn if you do not follow these seven simple steps. 1. De-thatch if...
P & L Landscaping Featured in New Hampshire Homes Ask the Expert Article (Hardscaping)
Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Hardscaping Readers of New Hampshire Homes magazine will be interested to note that P & L Landscaping owner Eric Brand was featured in an “ask the expert” article in the publication. The article discusses improving the curb...
Don’t Hire a Snow Removal Company Unless They Answer These Questions
By Eric Brand FINDING A RELIABLE snow removal company can be a challenge for property owners and managers. There are plenty of snow management company representatives who will tell you that their companies will do a good job clearing snow and ice from your commercial...
Irrigation Maintenance: Winterizing Your Sprinkler System
By Eric Brand IF YOU WANT to avoid major repairs in the spring, a must-do fall landscaping task in New Hampshire is to winterize your lawn and garden irrigation system. This is true for the largest commercial systems and the smallest home owner systems, and everything...
Customer Questions on Landscape Mulch
By Eric Brand ONE LANDSCAPING TOPIC that our customers ask us about all the time is landscape mulch. This may be because it’s such a popular and easy way to improve the look of your landscape. Let’s take a few minutes here to answer three questions about wood and bark...