Spring is here and so is lawn maintenance. After the homebuying rush of the last few years, many new owners now have to take care of lawns for the first time.
While not particularly difficult or complicated, getting it right means getting started early. And following a few basic steps can make the summer lawn care duties far easier.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, lawn care, organic waste, backyard entertaining, lawn care tips
[This article was originally published in March 2019 and has been updated and expanded.]
Spring is here and cleaning your outdoor area will likely result in yard waste that will need to be disposed of. Hmm what to do with all that green stuff and where to begin?
Although many throughout the country are still suffering through the throes of very winter-like weather, spring really is "just around the corner" and post-winter cleanup will be a priority.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, Spring Cleaning, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, lawn care, bulk trash removal
Spring is nearly upon us and the great outdoors is calling. And the outdoors of your home is calling for spring yard preparation and care.
Homeowners and renters across America are looking forward to another season of baseball, picnics, Easter egg hunts, and the like. But they've got to get their yards in shape for spring first.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, Green Junk Removal, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, old lawnmowers, lawnmower removal, lawn care
[This article was originally published August 2020 and has been revised and updated.]
Fall is officially just a few days away. And one of the best things about fall is that it's a great time for lawn and yard preparation before winter comes.
But it also can mean a great deal of yard waste removal and landscaping debris to be gotten rid of.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposl, lawnmower removal, lawn care, organic waste
We all want to recycle and do our part to save the planet. But not many of us think of yard waste in terms of recycling or reuse. Yet, organic debris is quite recyclable.
Almost everything that grows in or above your outdoor spaces at home can be recycled, reused, or repurposed. In fact, there's no "greener" way to be green with waste and debris.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping, yard waste disposal, composting, lawn care, organic waste, recycle, reuse, reduce
Almost a third of the country is in a drought and heat waves continue. Not surprisingly, yard waste removal is not likely to be high on anyone's list.
Yet people still have lawns and homeowners still want to keep things looking nice - if they can.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping, lawn care, drought resistant, low water lawn
[This article was previously published in 2020 and has been revised and enhanced for the 2021 "post-coronavirus" summer.]
Summer 2021 means the return of backyard barbecues and having friends and family over for dinners outside. Which means having your yard looking it's best.
This is the year to transform your backyard and other outdoor spaces from being neglected and unkempt into a lush oasis, regardless of how large or how small your outdoor space is.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, DIY projects, backyard, lawn care, outdoor entertaining
While installing sod might be a bit intimidating to some homeowners, it actually can be a quite simple landscaping task. Maybe not easy, but simple to do.
However, there are certain steps to follow and a few tools you should have. Not to mention the preparation of the ground you plan to install your new sod onto.
Topics: landscaping debris, landscaping, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, lawn care
Yard waste doesn't have to end up in your local landfill. In fact, almost all of it can by recycled and reused when you know how.
However, if you are looking out your front window at massive snow drifts and dealing with sub-Arctic temperatures, yard waste is probably the last thing on your mind.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, composting, lawn care
The days of large swaths of lawn grass and expansive sprinkler systems are waning. And mowing, weeding, and raking every week. Low-water yard design is in.
Most every homeowner prides themselves on the lushness of their front lawns and the tidy look of a well-manicured landscape. But all that green grass comes at a price.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, lawn debris, lawn care