Purple cows are one-of-a-kind, and so is Vivid Lawn. What makes Vivid Lawn unique?
1. It’s organic; don't panic!
We use a 100% organic plant and soil ProBiotic that allows us to reduce our fertilizers and pesticides by up to 75% in order to maintain the perfect property. That means, we are able to provide a sustainable solution to lawn and plant care that’s better for our environment, properties and families.
2. Caring for OUR native plants and soils
We are a local business to the Glen Mills area and specialize in caring for lawns, plants and soil in our region. There are over 70,000 types of soil and over 20 types of grass in America. Each lawn-type and soil-type requires unique care specific to the region.
Unlike national competitors that treat each region of America the same, we take pride in providing solutions that are specific to our local lawn, plants and soils.
3. Experienced turf and plant professionals
The Vivid Lawn Team represents over 25 years of experience. When it comes to selecting a company to care for your grass and plants, trust that Vivid Lawn has the experience and knowledge to nurture your property.
Did you know? The holidays are steeped in legends around plants. Here are the legends around two of our favorites: The Poinsettia and The Christmas Tree.
1. The Poinsettia
The poinsettia is one of the most purchased potted flowers in America.
Legend has it that the Aztecs would use pigment from the bracts (leaves/petals of the plant) as dye and the sap as a fever reducer. The poinsettia was first introduced to the U.S. By Joel Poinsett, a botanist and American ambassador to Mexico.
To learn more about the legend and history of the poinsettia, watch the below video featuring Monty Holmes, horticulturist for the Smithsonian Gardens.
The Christmas Tree or evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years.
Early Christmas trees were hung upside down from chandeliers.
The first use of a tree at Christmas is argued between Tallin, Estonia in 1441 and Riga, Latvia in 1510. In both cases, the tree was put up by the Brotherhood of Blackheads, an association of unmarried merchants and ship owners.
Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year from the entire Vivid Lawn Community!
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?
So are we! That’s why we’d like to introduce you to our Ice Melt Bucket Program
to prepare your property for ice.
When snow comes, your sidewalks and
driveways freeze. Sign up for the Ice Melt Bucket Program, and we’ll deliver a
5-gallon bucket of professional grade calcium chloride (Ice Melt) for just $34.99.
What else can you do to prepare for a white Christmas?
1.Equipment - Ensure
that your equipment is ready! Stock up on fuel and ensure that your snow
removal equipment and generator are working properly.
2.Plowing Your Driveway
– Regardless of whether you DIY plow or hire a team, ensure that your plow
blade is lifted high enough so that it doesn’t scrape against the asphalt
3.Get shoveling – If
plows and snow blowers aren’t in your garage… or your pocket book, pull out the
shovel. When tackling a particularly large amount of snow, it’s easier to scoop
many, small amounts of snow, rather than heft large loads all at once.
4.Gutters - Double check
that your gutters aren’t draining directly onto your driveway.
Stocking up on Ice Melt?
Interested in stocking up on ice melt,
just give us a call and we’ll deliver a 5-gallon bucket of calcium chloride for
just $34.99. Give us a call at: 610-524-5520.
Soil isn’t dirt. Dirt is displaced soil, while soil is a living, diverse ecosystem.
Soil also means a lot of different things for different people. A construction worker, landscaper and archeologist all view soil differently.
Watch the video below to learn more about “What is Soil?”. Or, read more about soils in our article below.
What are soils made from?
Soils are made from a mixture of minerals, organic matter and water. Minerals refer to the type of soil. For example, sand, clay and silt are all minerals that are found in soil. Organic matter refers to anything that was once-living, that has been broken down by worms and microorganisms.
Soil is formed through the process of weathering. Weathering can happen in three key ways: physical breakdown, water movement and changes in temperature.
Everything comes back to the soil!
From food and clothes, to the fuels that power our vehicles and cities, everything comes back to the soil.
However, soils are not a renewable resource; it could take several lifetimes to generate new soil. We have to take care of the soil we have now, and protect it for future generations. Perhaps Franklin Delano Roosevelt said it best when he stated, “The nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself.”
Want to get involved? Ready to take a stand for soil?
Check out this wiki page on saving soils and learn 12 easy things you can do to protect our soils.
Didn’t have the time or opportunity to commit to aeration and overseeding this fall?
Aeration is the process of removing plugs of soil from the ground, building healthy soil and stimulating the lawn’s root growth. It’s one of the best practices you can do for your lawn, especially if it suffers from compaction issues. When you add overseeding to the mix, you are not only nurturing the lawn you currently have, but are also contributing to turf thickness and removing bare-spots.
Even if you weren’t able to take advantage of fall aeration and overseeding, you can still get a big benefit out of dormant aeration.
Dormant aeration is the practice of aerating your grass during the early-winter when the grass is no longer growing. Just like with fall aeration, dormant aeration influences soil and turf health, and is crucial for heavily compacted backyards. However, dormant aeration can be the perfect service for those backyards that also deal with a lot of trees. When considering dormant aeration, keep in mind that results are seen in the spring.
However, if you wait until the spring to sign up for aeration and overseeding, the look of your turf will be compromised! Because aeration creates holes in the ground, it’s easier for weed seeds to germinate. Also, when overseeding you can’t utilize a pre-emergent herbicide since it will affect your lawn seed’s germination.
Don’t wait until spring to receive the benefits of aeration. Sign up for dormant aeration services to create a healthier lawn this spring.
Looking to take advantage of dormant aeration this winter? Give us a call at: (610) - 524 - 5520.
The life cycle of a plant can seem simple, but depending on your plant’s life cycle it may require different key inputs to nurture healthy growth.
Watch the video below to see a time lapse of plants growing from seedlings to maturity. If you are reading this blog via email, click on the link below to view.
Seed, Germination and Fostering Early Growth
The plant begins as a seed and germinates when healthy soil, water, nutrients and ample sunlight are in supply.
As the plant grows, roots anchor the growing plant and stems support the plant, pushing it towards the light.
When laying down seed, providing an appropriate starter fertilizer, with a focus in potassium and phosphorus, stimulates germination and healthy root growth. As the plant grows, having a well-balanced fertilizer with appropriate nutrients will foster healthy stem and root growth.
Boost soil biology levels by adding a compost, compost tea or other organic solutions to support the soil ecosystem to nurture and defend the plant while it’s young and vulnerable.
Maturity and Flowering
As the plant matures, photosynthesis occurs, helping the plant make its own food. Flowering also occurs, helping the plants spread seeds.
Using a well-balanced fertilizer supports mature plants. When looking at fertilizers consider that phosphorus is a key nutrient to promote flowering. Further, supplying a compost, compost tea or other organic solution will promote strong, healthy plants that can better overcome stress from weather, disease and insects.
Halloween is drawing near! Ghouls, vampires and werewolves aren’t the scariest things lurking about this halloween, plants can be equally terrifying and deadly. In honor of Halloween, check out our top 3 favorite deadly plants.
Don’t let this herb’s pretty little white flowers lead you astray, White Snake Root is the North American plant responsible for killing Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. It contains a toxic alcohol known as trematol. While you can die by eating the plant, this plant’s poison is so far reaching you can get sick and potentially die just by drinking milk from a cow that munched on it. But don’t worry, today’s farmers ensure that White Snake Root doesn’t grow in today’s grazing pastures.
2. Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna)
Copyright: NC State University, https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ all/atropa-belladonna/
As if the name was enough of an indicator, it was deadly nightshade that Macbeth’s soldiers used to poison the the invading Dance. Deadly Nightshade has a sweet taste but is lethal to consumption due to atropine and scopolamine in its foliage and roots. Even if you simply brush against Deadly Nightshade, skin irritation can occur. You can find this plant lurking about Central and Southern Eurasia.
Deadly Nightshade wasn’t the only infamous plant in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Poison Hemlock was the nasty monster that killed Macbeth. Poison Hemlock can be found across the United States. It’s toxic compounds are coniine, piperidine alkaloids and g-coniceine.
Want to learn more about deadly plants? Check out this YouTube video by BEYOND SCIENCE called “6 Truly Terrifying Plants You Wish Didn’t Exist”.
