Don’t Forget Your Roots!
To make it through the rigors of summer & lead a healthy life...
Your lawn needs roots that are deep and strong!
When other lawns are gasping for a cool drink, your lawn will be pulling moisture from 6 inches beneath the surface because you watered long and infrequently.
Many towns now restrict watering to twice a week, but if you water for over ½ hour that’s fine.
The grass in your yard was mowed high so the plant doesn’t have to continually use the food stored in the roots to grow more leaf surface for photosynthesis.
We just finished the first application of organic soy fertilizer.
We are adding more potassium this year as soil tests indicate it is low in many lawns. Potassium increases root growth and improves drought resistance.
The fertilizer needs to be broken down by our busy friends, the soil microbes.
A healthy biological community improves the soil, increases water retention, relieves stress and reduces compaction.
Hillside Landscaping has put together a list of things that we think every consumer should know about Organic Lawn Care. Read this article to learn more!
As on 2017, Steve Walowski & the HLC Organic Lawn Care team are now certified for pest control, pesticide application & tick removal in the state of Connecticut by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Hillside Landscaping Co. has come up with 5 ways that our Organic Lawn Care program differs from conventional (chemical) lawn care. Read the full article to learn more.
Looking to improve your Connecticut lawn? Hillside Landscaping has written this article to help maintain the health of your lawn. Adding compost to an organic lawn is one of the best organic lawn care practices you can do for your grass. In this article, we’ll help teach you composting techniques for a healthy organic lawn.
There ARE significant differences between organic and chemical fertilizers in terms of nutrient availability and the long-term effects on soil, plants, and the environment. So how does a conscientious gardener decide? Read more and let Hillside Landscaping help you make that decision...
The snow is melting, the temperatures are rising, and the largest home show in New England is back for its 23rd annual showcase! The Spring Home Show will be returning to Hartford and the XL Center Friday, March 31st through Sunday, April 2nd, 2017.
Spring is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to start thinking about your lawn and garden! The Connecticut Flower & Garden Show will be returning to Hartford and the Connecticut Convention Center for its 36th annual showcase.
Organic lawn care programs are becoming popular among local Connecticut residents because of the ‘eco-friendly green movement’ as well the benefits of organic lawn care. Hillside Landscaping's Organic fertilizers are much more beneficial to a healthy lawn.
With the advent of the hot weather in Connecticut as of late, the crabgrass is starting to show itself. This article will inform you about the effect crabgrass will play in your lawn, as well as the organic lawn care solution to crabgrass in your lawn.
Many of you transitioning to an organic turf care program may be seeing a bit more clover this season than you are accustomed to. Weather, soil conditions, and sun exposure are just a few factors that can affect weed growth rate. Find out what you can expect.
As summer approaches now is the time to really start thinking about how you are going to care for your backyard this season. There are many different options out there, But why choose organic? Read this article to learn why organic is truly your best bet.
Want your lawn to make it through summer and lead a healthy life? Your lawn needs roots that are deep and strong. Want to learn how your lawn will be pulling moisture from 6 inches beneath the surface? Read this article to find out how and much more.
Want to learn the best organic lawn care practices? Need some information about where to get started with your organic lawn? Even if you are not going to use our services, we want to encourage organic lawn care. Click below to read this article.
Berlin, CT - Organic landscaping services are now available from Hillside Landscaping Co. - Steven Walowski, accredited by the NOFA Organic Land Care Program, a program of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut. Click below to learn more.
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The best design idea earned Hillside Landscaping Co. the Best Design Award at the show Feb. 19. Hillside Landscaping Co. specializes in landscape design, hardscape design, water features, specialty gardens and more.
Let us help you to get started on your next outdoor project before that crazy hot August heat is upon us. Hillside Landscaping Co. not only offers more organic lawn care services, we can help with almost any outdoor project from building a patio to planting a garden.