We’re standing right at winter’s doorstep. However, now’s not the time to become complacent about the yard you worked so hard to maintain throughout the year. With cooler months come some general horticulture practices that will help your landscape thrive when warm weather returns. Specifically, pruning tops the list of considerations when the mercury drops. At Turf Medic, our team uses the following calendar to assure lush results down the road. December The holidays tend to take … [Read more...] about Caring for Your Yard During Cold Weather
Best Yard Ever in 2020! Get A Landscape Consult
Homeowners come to our team to transform their yards into a haven of beauty, pride and charm. For Turf Medic clients, outside aesthetic reflects their personal style as much as what’s on the inside. We agree: The property past the curb is the initial greeting to every home. So, with every project, we make sure to give it the attention it deserves. This all starts with our proprietary Turf Medic Landscape Consultation, in which we’re currently offering a limited number of complimentary … [Read more...] about Best Yard Ever in 2020! Get A Landscape Consult
Creating the Perfect Fall Yard
As summer’s end gives way to shorter days and cooler weather, once bold colors adorning your landscape may have started to fizzle out. It’s a seasonal telltale, which can be difficult to watch after months of nurturing bright, lush foliage. Still, fall does not have to be a complete brown-out. Our Turf Medic team has spent years perfecting the quintessential Autumn yard. We offer up a few tips for adding vibrance and curb appeal to your lawn in the months ahead. Plant new trees and … [Read more...] about Creating the Perfect Fall Yard
Fire Ant Burnout? Toppling the Hills
They show up in droves and represent some of coastal Carolina’s most-dreaded summer visitors. Fierce, aggressive and highly-destructive, they push up through the earth one mound at a time. By early September, fire ants have turned many yards into volatile, dirt-hill metropolises. At the same time, their bite can make a barefoot walk in the grass a painful trip to the ER for those that are allergic. Neither water nor mower blade seem to deter their path toward lawn dominance. Fact is, most … [Read more...] about Fire Ant Burnout? Toppling the Hills
Cranberry and Broccoli Salad
With grilling season in full swing, now's the time to try some different side dishes to bolster the taste of your summer fare. This light, flavorful salad quickly is moving up the list as one of Turf Medic's fresh favorites. Healthy and extremely easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to get everyone eating their greens. Ingredients: 2-3 broccoli crowns, just the florets, finely chopped (5-6 cups) 10 bacon slices, crisp-cooked and crumbled 1/3c red onion, diced 1/3c sunflower … [Read more...] about Cranberry and Broccoli Salad