Whether it’s your first party in your new home, or you’re an everyday entertainer, throw the best bash on the block and fend off bug bites with four entertaining tips: 1. Set the scene. Create a tablescape with seasonal flowers, decorative napkins and colorful accents to match the color scheme and party theme. Set up … Continued
Blue skies, warm weather and sunny days are finally here to stay. However, with warmer weather comes tick season, making it more important than ever to keep your family safe from bites, including your furry family members! Before you hit the outdoors, put safety first. Backyards should be for playing fetch, tug-of-war and making memories … Continued
It’s the last unofficial weekend of summer, and many are celebrating on the water. Before you leave the marina, watch out for invasive aquatic species—plants and animals that spread to areas of the water you may frequent and enjoy. These aquatic hitchhikers commonly catch a ride on boats while people are cruising the water or … Continued
Summer break is wrapping up, and it’s time to focus on checking all the boxes when it comes to preparing for the first day of school. Before your kids hit the books, we have four must-haves to keep in mind as summer weather continues into the school year. And, you can pin the checklist for … Continued
Turn your backyard into the ultimate staycation spot for outdoor fun with a few simple steps. Pitch a tent, start the fire and enjoy the taste of homemade s’mores! Grab the essentials. A few items you’ll need: Tent Sleeping bag, pillows and blankets Flashlights and lanterns EPA-approved bug repellent Camp fire materials Skewers and s’mores … Continued
Skip the tie and roll up your sleeves! Show your appreciation for all Dad does by checking off his outdoor to-do list. From yard chores to prepping for a cookout, use the tips below to handle it all. Still looking to go the extra mile? Download and print this certificate to give Dad on his … Continued
We know you love your mom. We also know you may have procrastinated finding her a Mother’s Day gift. But, here’s a simple option to create a heartfelt sign of your affection that has a much longer life than the clearance bouquet of flowers at the grocery store. Give your mom sweet smelling flowers that … Continued
We’re not the only ones enjoying the warmer weather outdoors – ticks are too. Warm temperatures and increasing tick populations bring increased risks for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Before heading outdoors, make sure to take steps to prevent ticks bites. Pets, just like people, are susceptible to tick-borne diseases like Lyme, and during … Continued
From trees to lawns and landscape, Lucas Tree Experts’ Deven Morrill cared for it all. Deven went to college to in search of his passion and found a love for the industry with the help of the Lucas Tree team. Deven turned this love into a lifelong career and now spends his days surrounded by … Continued
Small business owner and industry advocate Larry Wilson runs Lawrence Landscape Design, a full-service lawn and landscape company in Lower Westchester County, New York, where he’s able to spend a majority of his time outside expressing his creativity. While the lawn care industry could be considered an unlikely avenue for creativity, Larry found that growing and … Continued