Best Firewood Selection

The best firewood for your indoor wood burner is usually a hard wood species.  Some of the best firewood selections include oak, ash and walnut.  If you are looking for the best firewood, stay with hard wood species.  Soft wood species such as maple are also fine to...

First Frost

In eastern Iowa we experienced our first frost of the fall season.  With the on set of the first frost, winter shouldn’t be too far away.  The first frost of the season comes several weeks sooner than in previous years.  If you remember our spring started up...

Fall Decorations

Summer is coming to an end and it is time to get your fall decorations out.  Fall decorations can give flavor to your existing landscape.  It is important to choose fall decorations that complement your landscape, not clutter it.  Since fall is harvest time, natural...

Lawn Gypsum

Lawn gypsum is a rock product commonly used in lawn applications.  Most consumers don’t know the benefits of gypsum for their lawn, so I thought that it would be a good idea to briefly review how this product is used in lawn applications.  Understanding how this...

Decorative fencing

Fencing Ideas: Landscaping is only part of series of things that contribute to the over-all look and feel of your property.  Everything from hardscapes to water features can improve the eye appeal of your property.  Fencing can be functional or decorative depending on...

Parking Lot Services

Parking lot sweeping is a great way to keep your property clean.  If you are a commercial business owner or manager, you know that the first thing that your guests see when they pull up to your business is your parking lot.  Parking areas are one of the most neglected...