Grand Rapids Landscaping Tip of the Day: Cost Effective Summer Landscaping

Summer Landscaping touches don't have to cost a lot of money or require a lot of time. The best part of Landscaping is that simple outdoor touches can quickly and easily add to the enjoyment and fun of your backyard and become an extension of your wonderful outdoor living space.

Grand Rapids Landscaping Tip of the Day!

Plant and transplant April and May are good times to plant those new roses, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, evergreens and most deciduous plants. If you’re still not sure what to plant, you can always contact us. We are able to design and help you plan your landscaping project. As far as transplanting existing plants from one spot to another, time is running out, so the sooner the better. Many plants are already starting their spring growth and you want them to get used to their new spot before the heat starts coming in.

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Grand Rapids Landscaping Promotion of the Day!

$3.00 Off (Any Amount) Hardwood Mulch & Delivery Only $35.00

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Grand Rapids Fall Lawn Care Tip of the Day

Did the summer do a number on your lawn?  Now is the time to get it back in line!

Check out this great article we found from MSU turfgrass expert Kevin Frank.  View the article on MLive.

Grand Rapids Fall Lawn Care Tip of the Day

Correct soil pH: if your lawn is not performing well, have your soil tested. If the soil test should show a need to reduce acidity, apply lime now. If alkalinity needs to be reduced, apply sulfur.  RRR Lawn & Landscape can test your soil pH levels.  Contact us today at 616-893-5765 or visit www.rrrlawn.com!

One of Our Latest Landscape Makeovers!

Here are some pictures from one of our latest landscape makeovers in Grand Rapids!  Want us to help transform your landscaping?  Call us today at 616-893-5765!

Landscape Design Services in Grand Rapids

When it's time for a change you can count on RRR for all your Landscaping dreams, design, and installation. From a renovation to that landscape you have always wanted, RRR is the right choice for quality.

Keep your lanscape looking neat and healthy with our Landscape Management Services. Count on RRR to keep your beds in order, ornamentals pruned, dormant trees pruned, and everything looking good. We take pride in our attention to detail and the quality look to our work.

Picking Flowers for Your Grand Rapids Landscaping

Selecting the right flower layout for your Grand Rapids landscape can be a tricky task.  You need to consider functionality, price, and appearance. 

Some tropical flowers may look amazing and add some great pop to your landscaping, however you may need to take extra care and precautions for them.

Annuals or Perennials?  Are you going to manage your landscaping or are you going to have a professional landscaping company care for it?  Keep these factors in mind when selecting the flowers that match best for your needs.

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Free Landscape Estimates in Grand Rapids

Have you been thinking about doing a major overhaul to your current landscape?  Are you just looking to make some minor updates?  RRR Lawn & Landscape is Grand Rapids' premier source for lawn care and landscaping needs.  Call us today to get a free, no hassle estimate at 616-893-5765!

Don't Be Afraid of Your Local Landscape Company!

Hey Grand Rapids, it appears that many people are afraid to call a landscape company to come in and help them out.  Some are afraid because they fear that the cost will be outside of their budget, others worry that the job might just be too small for the pros.  Put your worries aside!

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At RRR Lawn & Landscape we put customer satisfaction as our number one priority.  From entire landscape makeovers to minor projects that are destine to spruce up the appearance of your landscaping, we would like to eliminate any fears or worries you have about calling a professional landscaping company.  We offer free, no hassle estimates so you don't have to worry about committing to something unless you are ready!

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Call RRR Lawn & Landscape today to see what we can do for you!  616-893-5765 or www.rrrlawn.com

Preparing for Summer - Grand Rapids Landscpaing Tip of the Day

Usually, I advise home sellers to use brightly-colored flowers like yellow and red to catch buyer's attention. However, if you live where the sun is making everything extra hot, make your home feel cooler with abundant white flowers. If you have gorgeous flowers in multi-color, don't rip them out. Just add a lot of white to tone down the exuberant warm colors. A few flats of white alyssum go a long way and this hardy plant holds up in extreme heat.

7 Tips for Installing & Maintaining Softscapes (Planted Beds)

Add curb appeal to your front yard or give your back yard the look and feel you've always wanted for an outdoor living space. 

1. Remove weeds, debris, etc. from planting areas
2. Apply pre-emergent weed control
3. Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
4. Inspect for insects and disease
• Look for abnormalities in plants
• Treat promptly and as necessary
5. After last frost begin spring flower installation of annuyals, perennials, herbs, etc.
• Conditions for establishment become ideal as temperatures rise and rain falls
• Usually around May 15th or later
6. Apply fresh mulch to the beds
7. Conduct Routine Maintenance
• Dead head flowers, weed, and fertilize as necessary

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Things are looking up for Spring Time in Grand Rapids!

Hey Grand Rapids!  Our 5 day forecast is looking great this week, temperature wise!  We are supposed to hit a high of 86 this week.

http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/Grand+Rapids+MI+49546:4:US

Want to enjoy this weather outside with your family without worrying about yard work?  Call RRR Lawn today at 616-893-5765 or visit our website at www.rrrlawn.com!

Front Yard Landscaping Tips - Grand Rapids Landscaping Tip of the Day from RRR Lawn

Design for front yard landscaping ideas and plans for backyards usually have different purposes. Most front yards generally follow a purpose of accessibility and invitation. It's where we enter and leave are homes but spend very little time. So usually most of the thought process goes into creating walkways and driveways. Then the design is created around that.

Creating front yard curb appeal is a good idea for adding value, a sense of invitation, and to frame the picture of your home. But you shouldn't have to spend a lot of your budget creating landscaping ideas for most front yards. A simple functional design works best. Then, since the backyard is where most people spend most of their time, you can spend more energy and money on the back.

Grand Rapids Landscaping Tip of the Day from RRR Lawn

One of the most important parts of your home landscape is the area near the foundation of your home. The plantings around the foundation tie the home to the surrounding yard. These foundation plantings and beds are also used hide necessary but unappealing equipment such as air conditioners or power meters, and to soften the harsh areas of the exterior of your home.


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Live Weather Update: Grand Rapids, MI

How's it looking out there today in Grand Rapids?  Well take a look HERE to find out!

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When do you aerate your lawn? - RRR Lawn & Landscape Tip of the Day!

 

 

When a lawn becomes compacted, you need to use an aerator to loosen the soil and allow the grass to grow more easily once more. RRR Lawn & Landscape Recommends Fall time for core aeration.

Raking in the spring? - RRR Lawn & Landscape Tip of the Day!

Raking your lawn is probably how you finished working in the yard late last fall. In the spring it is a good idea to begin everything with that same rake. Give your yard a thorough, deep raking before you begin to mow or treat the grass.

Weed Control - Grand Rapids Lawn Care Tip of the Day from RRR Lawn

 

Weed control: Apply a pre-emergent weed killer on lawns to prevent grassy weeds from germinating. Spring broadleaf weeds like dandelions, clovers and plantains, are best prevented by maintaining a proper mowing height and fertilization. After a mild winter, annual weeds that germinate in the fall, like henbit and chickweed, will be more visible and require higher levels of broadleaf weed control through herbicides.

Grand Rapids Lawn Care Tip of the Day from RRR Lawn: Mowing

Mowing: Contrary to popular belief, setting your mower at a very low height can actually increase weeds by exposing the soil surface to sunlight and removing stored nutrients in leaf blades. Cool weather grasses, such as bluegrass, ryegrass and fescues, should maintain a height of 2.5 to 3.5 inches.

Tired of mowing the lawn every week?  Have RRR Lawn & Landscape take care of it for you!  Visit www.rrrlawn.com for more information!