Part ecologists. Part horticulturists. Part barbers.
Creating the perfect outdoor atmosphere takes knowledge. And intuition. Because theres more to grounds management than cutting grass. So theres more to the team at Bruce Cumming Landscape than the mower jockeys youll find elsewhere.
Led by Bruce himself, a 35-year veteran educated in Plant Science at State University of New York, Cobleskill, the professionals at Bruce Cumming Landscaping can provide a grounds management program that will elevate the beauty of your property. And your enjoyment of it.
Expand your living space to the great outdoors. Our landscapes, hardscapes, waterscapes and lightscapes will enhance your home. And your life.
Picture your ideal environment. And then look at our gallery to see if we've created it for someone already. Chances are we have.
Take your yard organic. Organic fertilizer provides the carbohydrates soil organisms require. Chemicals dont.
No crabgrass. And no chemicals.
Corn gluten meal spread in late winter works just as well without possibly harmful effects for your family and pets.
Invite flying flowers. By planting azaleas, lilacs and other attractive flowering plants, you can actually attract butterflies to your yard.
Water less for healthier grass. One heavy watering per week is better than less water more frequently. It promotes deeper roots, making your grass more drought resistant.
See green at sale time. Unlike any other home improvement, landscaping usually returns more than 100% of the investment at sale time.
Control doggy dead spots. If your dog creates brown patches, alter the ph of her urine with Brewers Yeast tablets.
Dont pine for pines. Pine trees, although pretty, kill lawns. The needles are acidic and smother grass, too. Be sure to have needles cleaned up regularly.
Tick talk. To reduce ticks, create a 3-foot wide, 3-inch deep break of mulch, gravel or wood chips around the perimeter of your lawn.
Bite Mosquitoes Back. One of the most commonly overlooked places mosquitoes breed is in gutters that dont fully drain.
Weed with feed.White distilled vinegar sprayed on the leaves will kill many perennial weeds including dandelions.