For interesting edges without effort, try clumping monkey grass (Liriope muscarl) along flower beds, borders, and walkways. This Asian native is hardy; stands up to dogs, deer, bugs, and weeds; and does well in a variety of soils and climates. Monkey grass can grow … [Read more...]
Front Yard Mailbox Gardens
Add curb appeal to your front yard by planting a garden around your mailbox. Because most mailboxes are right up against the street, plants need to be extra tough. We at Tyler’s Landscaping use varieties that hold up to summer heat and winter salt. In the garden above, the … [Read more...]
Edible Landscaping: Selecting the Right Plants
With an edible landscape, some of your plants are actually herbs or fruit or vegetables that you can-yes eat! The trick is to select the right plants for an edible landscape avoiding the deer candy). There are many creative ways to sneak more edible plants into your … [Read more...]
10 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Garden
An “eco-friendly” garden or landscape is really just about working with nature, not against it! The term “eco-“in the phase eco-friendly garden” refers to ”ecology” the interactions between organisms and their environment. Such a garden or landscape is one that is designed with … [Read more...]
Gardening In Wet Conditions
Gardening in wet conditions has its drawbacks, but it does offer great possibilities for interesting easy-care gardens. Consider, for example, the wilds of the Mississippi Delta in spring. There you can see one of nature's more spectacular shows—millions of Louisiana irises, … [Read more...]
Improving the Habitat for the Endangered Rusty-Patched Bumblebee
Tyler’s Landscaping Service is proud to be participating in projects with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and other organizations in the restoration of habitat for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee. This restoration effort not only is helping to restore and enhance the … [Read more...]
10 Spring Tips for Maintaining a Beautiful Yard
Spring 10 ten tips Clean up leaves first Rake away thatch Get rid of yard weeds – Early Loosen the soil in garden beds Redraw and edge garden beds Feed your lawn Seed bare patches Prune hedges, shrubs and trees Mow grass - But not too soon Mulch, mulch, … [Read more...]
Sprinkler Winterization
We’ve all felt the chill of Northern Illinois winters. When the cold comes early, underground irrigation systems can freeze, causing pipes to crack and necessitating costly repairs. Without proper sprinkler winterization, including irrigation blow out, you might be facing high … [Read more...]
Fall Container Garden
Fall is a great time to experiment and have fun with container gardens. Try different colors and textures. Think about using perennials or trying out some cool looking, cold loving annuals in your containers. By grouping container gardens, you can really change the look of an … [Read more...]
Fall Planting
Fall has distinct planting benefits. Autumn’s cooler air temperatures are easier on plants. The soil is still warm, allowing roots to grow until the ground freezes. Roots continue to grow until the frost hits 1 – 2 feet in depth. Fall has more good days for planting than spring … [Read more...]
