Author: Phil Carlson

Digital hardscape design illustration of a house exterior with a paver patio, pergola, and an outdoor kitchen in Middleton, WI
By in Design Hardscape Posted May 29, 2024

Paver Patio Designs: Considerations for Your Patio

As homeowners look to elevate their outdoor living spaces, the patio paver design trends for 2024 are shaping up to be both stylish and practical. From bold material [...]
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A gloved hand holds dark brown mulch near a small shrub in Middleton, WI
By in Landscape Installation Posted May 1, 2024

Should You Use Landscape Fabric Under Mulch? Here’s Why We Say No.

One question we often receive is whether landscape fabric should be used beneath mulch. Our perspective? The answer is a resounding no. At Carrington Lawn & Landscape, we strive to [...]
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Aerial view of a newly landscaped yard with a winding stone paver pathway by Carrington Lawn & Landscape, landscape design services in Middleton, WI
By in Landscape Installation Posted April 3, 2023

Watering Instructions for New Grass Seed

We have properly prepared the seed bed with shredded topsoil and applied plenty of seed and fertilizer. Some simple maintenance is required on your part to enable [...]
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A landscape design build by Carrington Lawn & Landscape featuring a variety of plants, trees and hardscape in Middleton, WI
By in Landscape Installation Posted April 3, 2023

Watering Guidelines for New Planting Installations

Does the Plant Need Water? Initial and consistent watering is essential for successful plant establishment. Our recommended method to determine whether or not a plant needs water [...]
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collage of two images depicting Viburnum Beetles and their damage to plants that are in need of local lawn care services in Middleton, WI
By in Tree Care Posted June 18, 2021

Viburnum Leaf Beetle Resurfaces In Dane County

The Viburnum Leaf Beetle (VLB) is an invasive insect that has been recently detected in Dane County. There have been nearby infestations over the last 10-15 years [...]
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collage of three images depicting Japanese Beetles and their damage to plants that are in need of local lawn care services in Middleton, WI
By in Lawn Care Posted May 14, 2021

The Secret To Controlling Japanese Beetles

Just when lawns begin to green up and flowers are in full bloom, Japanese beetles descend in droves and begin eating their way through our foliage. Because [...]
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A tree split between lush green and barren, cracked earth, symbolizing climate change in Middleton, WI
By in Lawn Care Posted April 15, 2021

FACT: Your Yard Can Fight Climate Change

Your yard is a great place to relax. But did you know that it is so much more? The trees, grass, plants, and flowers in your yard, [...]
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Interlocking gears with the words 'CORE VALUES'
By in Lawn Care Posted April 7, 2021

Our Core Values: Carrington’s Culture Code

Our core values guide decision making, strategic planning and cultural growth. We are driven by a collective effort to embody our core values and use them to [...]
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Lawn aeration, showing plugs of soil removed from the ground in Middleton, WI
By in Lawn Care Posted September 3, 2020

6 Things You Should Know About Lawn Aeration

Annual aeration can be the difference between a good lawn & one your neighbors will be envious of. Most customers ask about aerating when their lawn is [...]
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