How Much Should You Water Your Lawn?

Photo by Acer Landscape Services How much should you water your lawn?  As landscape professionals, we are often asked that question.  We always advise our clients to water between 1 and 2 inches a week.  This is enough to keep roots growing deeply and it moistens the soil to a depth of about [...]

What Time of Day is the Best Time To Water Your Lawn?

istock photo What time of day is the best time to water your lawn?  As landscapers in the Nashville area, we get asked that a lot. Some feel that if you water in the hot sunny afternoon, you'll get sun scald on the grass blades. Others say that moisture left on a lawn [...]

Four Tips on Watering Your Lawn in Case of Drought

istock photo Need tips on watering your lawn in case of a drought?  When you're faced with drought conditions, your lawn may develop a spotty, thinned appearance. Below are some guidelines so you will know what to do next time this happens. Four Tips For Watering Your Lawn In Drought  Conditions Do not [...]

April Is National Lawn Care Month

April is National Lawn Care Month April is National Lawn Care Month For many years, the lawn care and landscape industry has recognized April as National Lawn Care Month.  At Acer Landscape Services, we're excited about that and want to help you have the best lawn possible for you and your family to [...]

Five Essential Facts About Soil For Gardening Success in Tennessee

Five Essential Facts About Soil For Gardening Success In Tennessee There are five essential facts about soil for gardening success in Tennessee. With three distinct regions, gardening in Tennessee can be tricky. There's a saying is that "Your garden is only as good as your soil." How true that is! So true in fact, that [...]

Landscape ROI Up to 150%

A recent study by RealEstate.com showed that landscaping and hardscaping can deliver a return on investment as high as 150 percent.  This is very significant for any realtor or homeowner trying to sell a house.  The study proved that when potential buyers "saw state-of-the-art landscaping and hardscapes like fire pits and high-end pavers, they assumed [...]

Magnificent Asiatic Lilies Are A Must Have in Your Nashville Garden

Asiatic lily growing in our Franklin garden Magnificent Asiatic lilies are a must have in your Nashville garden. Why you might ask? Check out the list below. Blooms appear from late spring to mid summer Always look great (but spray so dear don't eat the tops off!) Very easy to grow Are hybrids [...]

Fastest Growing Trees For Tennessee

Tulip Tree is a Fast Growing Tree for Tennessee Looking for the fastest growing trees for Tennessee?  They can provide shade, color, vertical dimension, soundproofing, cooling, beauty, screening, windbreaks, boundary lines, and wildlife habitats for birds, animals, and insects. Planting the fastest growing trees also will increase your property value by at [...]

Landscape Service Provider Shares Tips On Planting Bulbs

As a landscape service provider in Nashville and surrounding areas, Acer Landscape Services would like to share some tips on planting bulbs in the Mid-South. The beauty and color flowering bulbs bring to your garden is hard to match.  With so many varieties of bulbs readily available on the market today, homeowners can have almost [...]

Liberty Holly Planting Guide

Planting the Liberty Holly in Tennessee is a smart choice for an evergreen. It  is a favorite of ours because of it's beautiful shape, shiny dark green leaves, and easy care.  It adds great winter interest to the garden, the birds love the berries and I love it for decorating at Christmas! One caution though, [...]

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