We’ve heard questions and even raging debates over the term “sustainable landscaping,” so people just want to know what it really means. Here is a quick breakdown that answers that question.READ MORE
One sustainable landscaping practice is Mulching. It’s a pretty common service that most landscapers perform on the regular basis. They apply two inches of fresh mulch to the bed, year after year, whether it’s needed or not; that becomes a problem. That is what happened to one of our clients, Tartan Lakes in Westmont Illinois. READ MORE
FUNGUS -This is a huge problem for grass at this time of year. If you see brown spots or long skinny trails; stop watering now and wait it out. Fungus likes heat and moisture so the warm, damp turf is a perfect breeding ground. As soon as the local conditions change the bloom will recede and the fungus will no longer be a problem.
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Sustainable landscaping is an effort to manage residential and commercial landscapes responsibly in response to environmental challenges. There are best practices in every aspect of landscaping from design to management. READ MORE
With so many landscape contractors out there, it’s difficult to know which are the good ones. That’s why we’ve created a list of things for you to look for when selecting one for your job. Spoiler alert: Lupfer Landscaping employs all of these as best practices. Just saying.