Commercial Landscaping Articles - Page 11 of 13 - Bluegrass

When you hire a commercial landscape company to maintain your landscape, there are many things that you will have to determine up front as you plan your contract with them, such as how often they will mow, how often they will fertilize, apply weed and insect control, how they will take care of your shrubs … Continued


Aeration and seeding are two key components to a beautiful lawn and a necessary part of maintaining a healthy landscape.  If done regularly, ideally in the spring and fall, your turf will grow lush and thick and will be able to withstand any physical and weather-related stresses it may face. Aeration Aeration is essential for … Continued


The relationships that we build with our clients are vital to us and to the way that we do business. It is constantly our goal to be different—and better—than our competitors in order to provide you with the best possible service. There are many ways that we do that. One such way is the company … Continued


“Safety doesn’t happen by accident.”―unknown   At Bluegrass Landscaping and Maintenance, we hold safety above all else.  Whether the safety of our own employees or yours, we hold ourselves to the highest safety standards in the industry.  When you hire Bluegrass, you can have confidence in knowing that we take every precaution to keep our … Continued


In 2002, the Emerald Ash Borer packed its bags and left its native China, hitching a ride in some solid wood packing material bound for Michigan.  It liked it here and decided to make the US its home, consequently expanding its family throughout the country.  While this sounds like a happy slice of life story, … Continued


A professionally designed landscape will do many things. It represents your company and its ideals.  A well-manicured landscape says that you are neat, professional, organized, that you are environmentally responsible, and you care about the well-being of your customers, tenants, and employees.   However, a landscape that has been strategically designed goes further than that. … Continued


You’ve noticed that your landscape is looking a little blah.  You see your landscapers out there, maybe cutting the grass or trimming some shrubs, but do you really know that they’re doing? Are they doing what’s expected of them and not cutting corners?  Fortunately, there are several ways to tell if your landscapers are not … Continued



Shakespeare said, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”  Summer brings emerald green grass and flowers bursting with vibrant color as bees and butterflies collect their nectar.   It is a time of utter beauty and is a high compliment indeed.  But all of that beauty doesn’t come without work, and with a little preparation, … Continued


Mulch is a staple for most professional landscapes.  It’s subdued, quietly sitting there in the background, like mild-mannered Clark Kent, as trees and flowers take center stage.  While the plants get all the glory, the real superhero of any landscape is Mulch, ready to protect its world from dangers at every turn. There are two … Continued