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As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
DALE NAPIER
As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
On this week’s tips we’re going to be giving you a few pointers on keeping your yard beautiful and leaf-free this fall season! Rakes To start off, it’s about finding the right rake for the job. Finding a good rake that fits your lawns needs is a good way to keep your lawn looking neat and orderly! Most people with good sized yards opt for a 30-inch rake, since a bigger rake means a smaller job. Most Landscapers prefer metal rakes for lighter jobs with dry leaves, and large plastic rakes for those heavy, wet leaf bund Tarps over trailers Work smarter, not harder! Carrying large barrels of wet, heavy leaves can be a hassle. Instead, drag a tarp with you to your collected leaf piles, and just rake them on, wrap it up, and you’re done! Off to the dump site you go. And even better, make it look like loads of fun and get the kids to drag it! Leaf Collection If you have an excessive amount of leaves and debris on your lawn that you would like to haul to a composting site, call your local waste management to see about pick up, and opt for a Bagster! While being relatively cheap on amazon, the 606-gallon dumpster bags can hold up to 3,000 pounds of leaves and debris, and just get whisked away by the waste company! Yard Vacuum Yard Vacuums are used to suck in, shred, chip, and bag leaves and other debris that falls from trees into your yard. This saves you a lot of time, plus the added benefit of not having to do all the work of raking and bagging the leaves in your yard. Wear a dust respirator while doing this, as the shredding does throw around a lot of dust and dirt into the air. Lawn Mowers
Whether you use a mulching mower or a bag attachment, Lawn Mowers are a quick and efficient way to get rid of those pesky leaves. Mulching mowers are wonderful, pulverizing leaves and grass clipping, then dropping them back into the soil to feed the grass. If all else fails, give us a call! If booked before November 1st you’ll receive 10% off Fall services (Including leaf removal, leaf mulching, mulch installs, tree and shrub trimming, and gutter cleaning). We hope you all are enjoying this fall season
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Looking to shine a little light on your outdoor space? Here are some of the best and trendiest Outdoor Lighting ideas we've found! Hanging Lights hanging lights are everywhere as outdoor lighting. Lights hung from eaves and other structures provide unique lighting for decks and patios. Globe-like pendant lights hung from trees provide soft illumination. And, they’re great for social gatherings, keeping everything well-lit and offering a relaxing atmosphere. We recommend going with some vintage pieces for your lighting, giving your outdoor space some personality! In-Ground Lighting In-ground lights are popular because they're safe. No one will trip over them! They’re very versatile and can be used for guidance along a path, or for illuminating a landscaping feature. Don’t forget to be environmentally friendly and take the solar-powered option for these! In-ground lighting is also a great option for porch or patio step lighting, which looks amazing and gives added security and safety to your home. Twinkling Lights One of our favorite trends that we’ve seen is Twinkling Lights! This is done by draping small groups of lights, like LED Christmas lights with laser tips, in and around plants. And when a breeze comes, it creates a beautiful twinkling effect. This can also be done on a larger scale with patio string lights! We recommend that LED bulbs be used instead of glass, that way the bulbs wont break if they hit against a branch. String Lights While not very durable, string lights are very flexible as far as décor goes! Whether they’re in trees around the yard, bushes around a patio, Or up on poles to give your porch an illuminated canopy-effect, we can all agree that they look adorable and give your yard a whimsical feel. Canopy Lights
If you’re completely in love with outdoor lighting and want to go-big-or-go-home (which we love to see) Canopy Lights are going to be your best option. Strung up to appear like a circus tent of twinkling lights, they’re certainly going make your outdoor space look incredible, and impress all your house guests! Fall is here, Halloween is just around the corner, and its time to decorate! Needing ideas? Look no further. We've put together 5 ways to get your porch looking beautiful and ready for the season. D.I.Y Wreath Get creative and make a wreath that fits your taste and home perfectly! Start with a simple grapevine wreath, then go crazy at Hobby Lobby and add some colorful leaves, flowers, faux fruit, vines, pinecones, whatever you feel is right. And don’t forget to have fun with it! Chalkboard signs chalkboard signs are a cute and simple way to add some personal flair to your front porch fall décor. Channel your inner “artsy” with some pumpkin illustrations, friendly “I Love fall Most Of All”, or my personal favorite "Happy Fall Ya'll!" quotes, and even decorate the chalkboard itself with some leaves and flowers! Pumpkin Patch Porch don’t be afraid to over-do it with the gourds and pumpkins. It is fall, after all! If you’re looking to try something a bit different this year, try white pumpkins to add contrast, or pastel pumpkins to add some color to your décor. Floral Arrangements Mums, Celosia and Ornamental peppers are a fall favorite this year. And for more of a “harvest” feel, incorporate grass, corn stalks, and fall leaves to your arrangement! Pair with some cute rustic pots and planters and your front porch will be feeling fall. Lighting
You all know how we feel about our outdoor lighting here at Dales Lawn Service, there is no better way to increase your curb appeal then adding some outdoor lighting. And for fall, there are so many great creative ways to incorporate outdoor lighting to your porch décor. Decorative Lanterns, Jack-O-Lanterns, String lights are all great ways to shine some light on all that work you did to make your fall porch décor look amazing! Fall is a wonderful time of the year. The weather is finally cooling down, allowing for all sorts of fun activities! Here’s a list to get you started. Build a Fire Pit There’s nothing quite like sitting around the fire pit when it’s nice and chilly outside. You can roast some marshmallows, tell some stories, and not to mention the added aesthetic a fire pit gives to your yard. There are a few ways you can go about it. You can either pick once up at the store for around $30, or head down to your local Lowes and pick up a few materials such as fire brick and concrete and build it to fit your needs! BBQ Time! We can all agree that there may be nothing better than firing up the grill and making some delicious food, whether that be hot dogs, hamburgers, kabobs, we love it all! And this is your chance before the snow starts to fall! Plant Annual Flowers Spend some time in the garden this fall! Flowers such as Angelonia, Daylily (which is very pretty, and nearly impossible to kill) Pansies, and Sweet Williams are perfect to plant in early fall. DIY Projects There are lots of fun things you can build before the snow starts to fall! You can finally build that tree house, put in a tire swing or a hammock, make a few birdfeeders with the kids, or turn an old pallet into an outdoor sofa (we’ve seen it done, and it’s wonderful.) With Pinterest at your disposal, anything is possible. Landscaping and Decor
You don’t have to go all-out to add some personality to your yard! Take a trip down to Hobby Lobby and pick up a few cute outdoor decorations and give your yard a cute fall aesthetic. Plastic pumpkins, Fall Wreaths (another DIY project), and planting some flowers are great ways to get you feeling like fall! You can even get the kids involved and build a fairy garden to add a whimsical feel to your garden. |
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