Seasons with Sears

Mon Jul 27 2026

How to Reset Your Irrigation Clock (Rain Bird, Hunter & Orbit)

Power outage or spring reset? Step-by-step instructions for resetting the 3 most common irrigation controllers on Cape Cod — Rain Bird, Hunter, and Orbit.

Mon Jul 13 2026

A Homeowner's Guide to Fall Cleanup Timing on Cape Cod

There's a right time for fall cleanup, and it's not just whenever the leaves stop falling. Here's how to read your lawn, your trees, and the frost to time it right.

Tue Jun 30 2026

Protecting Your Yard from Ticks: What Cape Cod Homeowners Need to Know

Ticks are a serious concern on Cape Cod. Here's how to make your yard safer for family and pets through smart landscaping and a few key habits.

Wed May 27 2026

When to Turn On Your Irrigation System

Wondering when to start your sprinkler system in Massachusetts? Sears Landscaping shares the exact timing, tips, and what to expect on Cape Cod.

Gardening in Salt Air and Sandy Soil: A Cape Cod Survival Guide

Tue May 26 2026

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Gardening in Salt Air and Sandy Soil: A Cape Cod Survival Guide

Salt spray and fast-draining sandy soil are the two biggest challenges of growing anything on Cape Cod. Here's how to choose the right plants and give them a fighting chance.

How High Should You Cut Your Cape Cod Lawn?

Thu May 21 2026

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How High Should You Cut Your Cape Cod Lawn?

Mowing too short is one of the easiest ways to stress a Cape Cod lawn. Here's the right cutting height, why it matters, and the mowing habits that keep grass thick and green.

Summer Watering Tips for Your Cape Cod Lawn

Thu May 21 2026

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Summer Watering Tips for Your Cape Cod Lawn

Cape Cod's sandy soil and summer heat make watering tricky. Here's how to water your lawn the right way — deep, early, and not too often — to keep it green through the dog days.

Tue May 12 2026

Irrigation Spring Checklist

Before you fire up your irrigation system this spring, make sure you do it right. John G. Sears & Son walks you through every step — from checking your backflow preventer to programming your controller — so your system runs smoothly all season long.

Thu Apr 23 2026

Xeriscaping on Cape Cod

Learn how xeriscaping can transform your Cape Cod yard with drought-tolerant native plants, less watering, and less maintenance — from the team at Sears Landscaping.

Fri Apr 10 2026

Spring Cleanup Tips for Cape Cod Homeowners

After a long New England winter, your yard needs some attention. Here is how to get your Cape Cod property looking its best this spring.