Majestic Outdoor Sanctuary

Is it true that you shouldn't cut wet grass? This is a debate for the ages. I'm sure that you have heard it all before. Everybody has an opinion about it. Well, just like most landscaping contractors, I'm going to throw in my two cents. First, "How wet is it?"  Do you feel the soil sink as you walk across it? If the answer is yes, do not cut it. If the soil is saturated, you will do more damage than good. The weight of your footsteps and machine compacts the soil. Soil compaction will make it a struggle for your grass to grow.

Hydrangeas:   Color Changing Blooms Ever look at a Hydrangea and wonder why the blooms and not the same color as your neighbors?  Well let's just dive right in.... Most people have a hate/love relationship with Hydrangeas and the color of the blooms.  My daughter for the most part, does not like hydrangeas.  She likes the colors of certain blooms that some have but yet hates others.   You can manipulate the color of the bloom by checking your soil.  Soil with a high pH will generally produce blooms of pink to red flowers and lower pH soil tends to lean on the purple and bluish flowers.   Does this mean you can create color variations to blend in with your current landscapes???  YES..., well all except..., Hydrangeas with white blooms!  Unfortunately, Mother Nature will not let you manipulate all colors she offers. So what to do you ask???  You must first determine if your soil is Alkaline or Acidic.  How you wonder do you test this?  Its very simple.  Using a

Carnations: In 1908 Anna Marie Jarvis created the holiday as a “Sober day of Reflection”.   She sent 500 white carnations to her local church.   White Carnations symbolizes purity, faith, love, beauty and charity ; all traits thought to represent the virtues of motherhood. Always make sure you check the significance of Carnations before deciding what color to buy for your family and friends.   You do not want to send the wrong message.   Color and Meaning of Carnations: ·        Light red symbolizes admiration ·        Dark red symbolizes deep love and affection ·        White symbolizes pure love and good luck ·        Striped symbolizes regret ·        Green symbolizes St. Patrick’s Day ·        Yellow symbolizes disappointment ·        Purple implies capriciousness ·        Pink is the greatest significance of all; it is believed that they first appeared on earth from the Virgin Mary's tears shed over Jesus’ death – making them the symbol of a mother

Here over the last week we have been fielding quite a few calls. Homeowners are wanting to start their summer watering schedules. Now, more than ever, water conservation is so important. As always, we are here to help. This is a simple process that you can do for yourself. All you need is a rain gauge. Whether you are using an automated in-ground system, or the old faithful garden hose sprinkler. We will discuss both types. In-ground automatic irrigation This system should be installed by a professional. This system divides your lawn and bed areas into several zones. Each zone uses a series of emitters to either spray or drip water on plants and turf. The system will have a central controller. Most new systems can be controlled using your smart phone or computer. If a system is used correctly, it can decrease the amount of water used. First, and most important, make sure that your system is installed with a rain delay sensor. If your system is running during the rain, it i

With spring comes life.   We want to say “Hi” to this beautiful new baby goat that is now part of the Majestic Outdoor Sanctuary home.   She has just stunning marks!   We haven’t decided on a name for this baby girl and would like feedback from all you goat lovers out there.   All of our Nigerian Dwarf goats are named after hobbits…..so what do you think?   We already have Rosie Cotton, Bella Donna, Bilbo and Pippin.   Reply with your ideas for a name!!  ☺ There are SO many reasons why goats would make the perfect addition to your farmhouse family.    Here are just a few: 1.       Using the milk to replace whole cow’s milk – Goats milk is easier to digest, has fewer allergenic proteins, high in calcium, low in cholesterol, and can helps keep the skin looking good! 2.       Using the milk to make goat cheese – Provides healthy fats, great source of calcium, and has beneficial bacteria. 3.       Using the milk to make soap – This is anti-inflammatory, can treat acne-p