Our Spring 2023 Newsletter

We are eager to begin! Renewals were all sent out earlier this winter. If you didn’t receive it, can’t find it, the dog ate it, no problem! Let us know you’re still interested and we will resend it to you. Thank you for trusting Whole 9 Yards with all of your lawn & landscape needs! […]

August 21, 2015

Core Aeration for Hunterdon & Somerset Counties

What is Core Aeration? Technically speaking, aeration is the naturally occurring process of air exchange between the soil and its surrounding atmosphere. Practically speaking, aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil form the lawn to improve soil aeration. Some Benefits of Core Aeration: 1. Improve air exchange between the […]

June 25, 2015

Grub Control for Hunterdon & Somerset Counties

What are grubs and why is grub control important? The white grubs you may have seen in your lawn are the larvae of Japanese beetles, or May/June beetles – Commonly known as June Bugs. They are less than 1 1/2″ and they curl into a C-shape. White grubs are the most widely distributed of all […]

June 25, 2015

Pruning / Trimming for Hunterdon & Somerset Counties

Pruning is the removal of plant parts to benefit the plant. Pruning includes removing suckers and water spouts that disrupt the natural plant shape. Pruning can improve the plant’s health by removing dead, diseased and / or damages branches. With pruning, you can direct growth to balance a shrub that is lopsided, keep a shrub […]

April 20, 2015

Hunterdon County Pre-Emergent for Crabgrass Control

Hunterdon County Pre-Emergent for Crabgrass Control: Crabgrass seeds can germinate each year when night time soil temperatures reach over 50 degrees for three consecutive days. This “wakes up” the seed, and starts the process of your worst nightmare. Timing of applying a pre-emergent is extremely important. Pre-emergent products eliminates weeds at the earliest stage […]

February 6, 2015

Mulching…..more than just decoration!

Mulch gives your property a clean finished look, but did you know that mulch is very beneficial to your plants and soil. Here are a few good reasons to mulch: Reduce surface evaporation from the soil Improve water penetration and air movement Moderate soil temperature fluctuations Protect shallow-root plants from freeze damage and frost-heave Discourage […]

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