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Mowing Height for Healthy Lawns
Posted on: April 12, 2024
Mowing your grass at the proper height with sharp blades will help your lawn stay healthy and have a great appearance. To promote a thicker lawn with better weed suppression support, cut your grass at a higher height.
Read MoreWeed Control - Rid Your Lawn of Nuisance Weeds and Plants
Posted on: April 9, 2024
Weeds come in various types such as: dandelions, clovers, thistles, broad leafs, crabgrass, nutsedge and violets. Weeds can interfere and compete with productive, healthy grass and cause an unsightly appearance – and in some cases destructive damage.
Read MoreSoil Testing - Get a Healthy Lawn From the Ground Up
Posted on: March 29, 2024
Your soil needs to be able to provide nutrients to your lawn and plants. Having the right balance in your soil’s pH (level of acidity) will allow your grass and plants to flourish. Getting a soil test will offer valuable information on how to enhance your lawn, plants, and garden. (These tests can be performed on lawns, gardens, and farms.)
Read MoreShowcase Lawn Works Team
Posted on: March 14, 2024
Get to know our Lawn Care and Tree and Shrub Technicians. Showcase Lawn Works team members are experienced and certified in the latest products and treatments for your lawn, trees and shrubs. Making Your Property a Showcase is our focus and priority.
Read MoreFall Trimming and Yard Cleanup
Posted on: October 24, 2023
Fall Trimming and Fall Yard Cleanup make a big difference when preparing your property for the winter. A good fall cleanup is beneficial for a more productive growing season next year as well as a healthier, green lawn. Request a free quote today.
Read MoreWhat Is Destroying the Lancaster Area's Ash Trees?
Posted on: February 7, 2022
The trees on your Lancaster area property are a vital component of your landscape but like grass, they too can suffer from various diseases and attacks by pesky insects. The Emerald Ash Borer beetle is an invasive insect destroying the Pennsylvania Ash Tree at an alarming rate. Learn more about this destructive creature, the damage it causes, and how an effective tree and shrub care program can help prevent it from destroying your beloved ash trees.
Read MoreBring Nature Inside Your PA Home With Winter Bird Watching
Posted on: January 17, 2022
Winter in Eastern PA can be a real doozy. Cold temperatures and short days make it feel like spring is far off. The last thing on your mind is lawn care or spending time with nature. But as we wait for the ice to thaw, we can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in the comforts of our own home. In Pennsylvania, there are approximately 35 species that can be observed throughout winter. Here is a list of tips on attracting these feathered friends and keeping them coming back for more.
Read MoreWinter Burn: How To Identify, Prevent, and Treat It
Posted on: December 13, 2021
Winter burn is a common issue that can affect various evergreen trees and shrubs in Eastern Pennsylvania. If you have pine, spruce trees, or plants like rhododendrons, holly bushes, or junipers, you should be aware of this problem, how to identify it, prevent it, and how winter burns can be treated. Winter burn can lead to serious injury or even death of the plant. To make sure this issue doesn’t cause long-term damage to your plants, call the professionals at Showcase Lawn Works.
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire A Professional for Snow Removal
Posted on: November 15, 2021
Even though fall is just getting started, it’s almost that time of year again in Pennsylvania to break out the snow shovels, snowblower, cold-weather gear, and ice melt. You might think hiring a professional for this everyday chore is a waste of money, but it could actually save your life or the life of your loved ones. Here are just a few of the reasons you should hire the snow removal experts at Showcase Lawn Works for all your snow removal needs.
Read MoreIs Aeration and Overseeding Right for Your Eastern PA Lawn?
Posted on: October 18, 2021
Here in South Eastern PA, summer can be rough on our landscapes. Fluctuating temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, lawn equipment, and excessive foot traffic take a toll on our grass. Often, these stressors compact our soil and produce excessive thatch. Fortunately, a process called lawn aeration can help revitalize your lawn. Read on and learn everything there is to know about compacted soil, aeration, and a process called overseeding that can also increase the health of your turf.
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