Plants provide shade, seasonal color, and a feeling of intimacy to your landscape. There are many types of plants to choose from, and the selection can depend on your personal preferences, the design of your home, and soil and sunlight conditions. Today, Nixa Lawn Service explains the basics of the different plant groups, so you […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Grass Seeds
A lush, green lawn improves the image of your home, reduces soil erosion, and consumes rainfall, among other benefits. Whether you’re planting a new lawn or you’re reseeding bare spots, planting grass seed can help you create a ravishing, coveted lawn. So, when’s the best time to plant grass seed? And what’s the best type […]
When Is It Time to Repair or Replace My Irrigation System?
Signs You Need a New Irrigation System and/or Sprinkler Repair Maintaining a beautiful, healthy lawn requires proper irrigation. While irrigation systems are efficient devices, they tend to wear down over time. When a malfunction occurs, Nixa Lawn Service can help with repairs, audits, and backflow inspections. Today’s blog discusses some warning signs that you need […]
Can a Mulch Pile Catch Fire on Its Own?
Ask the Lawn Care Experts: Can Mulch Catch Fire? It doesn’t occur very often, but it’s possible for mulch to catch fire on its own. That’s right — if your mulch is dry and piled more than a few inches deep, it can accumulate heat and spontaneously catch fire. This dangerous event can happen on […]
When Should I Water Plants During the Summer?
Lawn Care: Best Time to Water Plants in Hot Weather Summer is well underway, and many homeowners will be taking care of their gardens. Whether you have potted plants or flower beds, they will need good watering to withstand seasonal droughts. It can be challenging to find the perfect time to water your plants in […]
Nixa Lawn Service Explains the Dangers of Ivy and How to Remove It
Will Ivy Kill a Tree? Not all ivy is poisonous, but it can cause significant harm when it grows on trees, especially here in North America. Ivy plants are one of the many vigorous vines that lead to a tree’s decline and eventual death. Today, the experts at Nixa Lawn Service explain how ivy can […]
Lawn Care: Tips for Dealing with Wasps
How to Handle Wasps in Your Lawn Due to their ability to sting and move quickly, bees and wasps are highly feared insects. But not all stinging insects are harmful, and most don’t even sting unless provoked. On the other hand, some people are sensitive to the venom of wasps and bees, and their stings […]
Stinging Insects Found in Missouri – A Beginner’s Guide
Common Stinging Insects in Missouri Stinging insects are often active in the summer, as they look for food to gather for the coming winter. The activity of bees, for example, can be a major benefit since they are essential for pollination of flowers. Other insects, however, can be quite harmful, and we must be able […]
Nixa Lawn Service Looks at a Brief History of Landscapes
A Brief History of Landscapes Throughout history, landscape designs have reflected a particular culture’s values. From the utopia of Islamic Gardens to the geometric patterns used during the Italian Renaissance, each landscape served a purpose and sought to convey a specific message. Today, Nixa Lawn Service takes a brief look at landscape history in America […]
Landscaping Tips: The Best Way to Remove Standing Water in Your Yard
How to Eliminate Standing Water in Your Yard Do you live in a low-lying area that receives frequent rainfall? If so, it’s likely that you’ve had (or will have) standing water in your yard, which can kill grass, ruin your landscape, and attract mosquitoes. Luckily, the landscaping experts at Nixa Lawn Service are here to […]
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