The Green Scene Blog

One thing we deal with in our line of work is the fact that weather conditions have a direct impact on our ability to serve our customers.  At the time of this writing we have received close to 20 inches of snow during three major winter storms beginning with the Christmas Eve blizzard and most recently the snow storm that hit us in the final week of January.  As a result we find ourselves somewhat behind schedule in our field work....  READ MORE

I can recall more than a few occasions in the past when I have found myself second guessing which of the four seasons we are in based solely on the unseasonable nature of Oklahoma’s weather at any given moment.  However, the onset of bone chilling temperatures along with the recent record breaking snow event leaves little doubt that we are indeed in the grips of winter....  READ MORE

Later this month we will celebrate a day set aside to reflect on blessings in our lives for which we are thankful. Blessings including our families and friends, the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, the relative peace and prosperity we have in our country, the comforts we have, the abundance of food, clothing and shelter, educational opportunities, opportunities to work, opportunities to pursue hobbies, good health and access to health care when needed, and countless other reasons to be grateful.  On a professional note one of the things I’ve really appreciated during my nearly 23 years working in this industry (I started as a lawn technician in Dallas in Jan 1987) has been the time spent working outdoors....  READ MORE

This is the time to winterize your landscape in preparation for colder temperatures which are sure to be arriving shortly.  For those with in-ground sprinkler systems it is advisable to shut off the water supply and make sure the lines have adequately drained.  Sprinkler line draining is accomplished with either manual drain valves, automatic drain valves or by using compressed air....  READ MORE