The end of summer is bittersweet. It’s sad to say goodbye to long, sun-drenched days – but the pivot to bonfires, tailgating and all things pumpkin spice sweetens the adjustment! This is also the time of year to embrace fall and winter prep for next year’s summer fun....
Brothers Grimm has been transforming Ohio backyards into at-home vacation spots for nearly 30 years. Our depth of experience creating custom swimming pools and landscaping also makes us experts at every pool owner’s bane: algae. What is algae? How does algae get in a...
The fantasy is universal: Soaking up the sun’s rays in your backyard next to a luxurious inground pool while your family and friends splash around, making golden memories that last a lifetime. Funny how pool maintenance is never part of that dream. But after choosing...
The temperatures decided to drop pretty quick this year. It seems like we went from short sleeves to hoodies and coats almost instantly. The mowing crews are continuing to move through the routes for the time being. Looking at the trees, they will be working on...
How is it that July seems like it goes so fast every year? It won’t be long until the kids are starting back at school and the temperatures are starting to cool back down. The crews are still hard at work. The second round of pruning will be wrapped up this month. ...
Top 5 Beautiful Backyard Plants Summer is in full bloom! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the grass needs to be mowed again. It’s not too late to get new and interesting shrubs and other flowering plants into your landscape design for this season....
It’s spring! The flowers are blooming, the temps are rising, and it’s time to get your lawn ready for summer. That’s right – if you want a lush, green lawn this summer start working on it now. From tune-ups and trimming to aerating and fertilizing, we’ve got your list...
Great Big Home & Garden Show Nothing says “it’s time to get to work” like attending the Great Big Home & Garden Show. Attendees from across Northeast Ohio swarmed to the Cleveland I-X Center February 4-13 to meet with vendors and get inspiration for upcoming...
There’s no denying it: the colder weather is here! But before you think about winter, look ahead to next spring – and how you want your yard to feel when these winter months are over. Preparing the yard and protecting it all winter will help achieve a healthy lawn...
Prep During Fall & Winter for Your Perfect Outdoor Living Areas Fall and winter is when property owners should take measures to prepare your outdoor living areas for the upcoming seasons of outdoor fun. We remind our clients that during fall and winter, it’s...
When you think about creating your perfect backyard, what images come to mind? Start there and then consider how you and your family may want to use the space. Do you want a place for your kids to run around and play? Will you be hosting gatherings of friends and...
Are You Underwatering—or Worse— Overwatering Your Lawn? The secret to a lush green lawn is to make sure your grass is getting just the right amount of water. What’s challenging is that the “right amount” of water differs from lawn to lawn. The type of soil, climate,...
Nobody loves sitting water in the yard. Whether it’s a result of compact/clay subsoil, a sloping landscape, or seasonal rain, poorly drained soil can lead to a muddy aesthetic issue. Or worse: it can create foundation issues within your home. Planting is a smart way...
