How to Control Lawn Weeds Before Summer Heat Makes It Worse
To control lawn weeds before summer heat makes them harder to manage, act now with targeted treatments, regular mowing, and a thick, healthy turf. Late spring to early summer is your last best chance to stop weeds before they seed or thrive in heat. How to...
What to Know About Your Dehumidifier Settings in June
In June, rising humidity levels can create the perfect storm for mold, musty odors, and discomfort indoors. Setting your dehumidifier between 45–50% relative humidity helps maintain comfort and protect your home, especially during muggy Ohio weather. Introduction As we move from spring showers into sticky summer heat,...
What Flowers Can You Safely Plant in June Without Wasting Money?
You can absolutely plant flowers in June — but choosing the right varieties is key to getting blooms that thrive, not just survive. Annuals like zinnias, marigolds, cosmos, and sunflowers love the heat, while perennials in containers can still establish if watered well. Avoid cool-season...
Can You Still Plant Vegetables in June? (Yes — Here’s What to Try)
Yes, you can still plant vegetables in June in the Cleveland area. While it’s too late for early spring crops, June is perfect for heat-loving veggies like beans, squash, cucumbers, and even a second round of greens. With warm soil and longer daylight, it’s prime...
Is It Too Late to Deadhead Spring Blooms?
It’s not too late to deadhead spring blooms in June! In fact, removing spent flowers now can encourage reblooming, tidy up your garden, and help perennials conserve energy for next season. Is It Too Late to Deadhead Spring Blooms? Introduction Spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, columbine, and bleeding...
Toads in the Garden: What a Toad Sighting May Mean
Toads are incredibly beneficial for your garden, acting as natural pest control by eating hundreds of insects daily. Myths like “toads cause warts” are false. Unless you're dealing with a rare invasive species, keeping toads around is one of the easiest, low-effort ways to protect...
How Mulch Helps Protect Your Plants Year-Round
Mulch is more than just a finishing touch for your flower beds — it's a hardworking, year-round ally in maintaining a healthy, resilient garden. No matter the season, mulch plays an essential role in protecting your plants, conditioning your soil, and reducing the time and...
Colin Can Help Guide to New Grass
New grass needs consistent moisture to establish strong roots—usually 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, spread out over several sessions. Early morning watering is best, and using a sprinkler system helps ensure even coverage. Watch for signs of over- or under-watering like yellowing...
What to Do When Your Sump Pump Fails (And How to Minimize Water Damage)
If you’ve ever walked into your basement during a heavy rain and heard silence where a sump pump should be humming, you know the feeling. It’s panic. It’s frustration. And it’s the beginning of a race against water damage. As someone who’s helped more than a...
Arborvitae Care Guide
Evergreen Privacy and Structure That Lasts All Year Arborvitae (Thuja spp.) are some of the hardest-working shrubs in Northeast Ohio landscapes. Fast-growing, low-maintenance, and evergreen, they’re ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and formal borders. But to keep them dense and healthy, they need proper spacing, watering,...