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Brown Lawn – What our Research is Saying About Lawn Recovery
With the cooler weather and rainfall, grass that survived the summer stress will have returned green. Any brown grass now is likely dead. There are three options to revive the dead areas: Let it recover on its own Sod the area Seed the area Kentucky bluegrass will...
Are Armyworms A Cause for Concern?
Over the past several weeks, Armyworms have been devastating lawns across the United States. As of late last week, there are reports of Armyworms in the Twin Cities. What are Armyworms? What damage do Armyworms do? How are Armyworms controlled? Armyworms are a moth....
Irrigation Systems And Updates to Consider After the Drought
For those with an irrigation system, there are several things you should evaluate to make sure your system is performing optimally. This fall you should consider the following: Is your irrigation system distributing water uniformly across your lawn? This question...
Brown Lawns: What Do I Do Now?
Some brown lawns will turn green as cooler weather and rains return this fall. For areas showing some stress but with green intermixed, make sure to continue watering them in between rains (as watering restrictions allow). To help these areas recover, continue to mow...
Benefits of Liquid Aeration vs. Mechanical Core Aeration
Mechanical core aeration has been the primary means for aerating lawns for decades. Because of the mess and damage created by mechanical core aeration, researchers have been working on alternative methods to deliver similar results. Liquid aeration is now a...
Brown Lawns – What do you need to know for the continued harsh weather?
The heat and dry weather in June have turned many lawns (or portions of lawns) brown. With July and August being traditionally hot, brown lawns may persist. What is the brown? The brown is most likely dormant turf or leaf blight. Dormancy is a natural, protective...
See Something Strange? – Send a Photo
Your lawn and landscape plants are living organisms. They grow, react, and change with their environment and the weather. Much like ourselves, from time to time plants get sick, have adverse reactions, or look strange. We try to keep our eyes out for anything strange...
Going on Vacation? – Lawn & Landscape Tips
Set up a watering/irrigation plan based on your expectations of the lawn. Going for a green lawn? Set your irrigation system to water every other day and double check that your rain sensor is functioning to turn off your system if it rains. If you don't have a system,...
Why Your Yard Could be Attracting Mosquitos and the Solution
Hello, summer! And hello, itchy mosquito bites. Unfortunately, mosquitos are just a part of the season in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but that doesn’t mean your family has to be excessively bitten the second they step outside. In general, there are two big reasons why...
Common Spring Lawn Pests and What To Look Out For
As the ground thaws this spring, so do the pests. Before running to the store to stock up on pest control, however, it’s important to know the common types of spring pests and the signs they’ve infested your lawn. Grubs These pests feed on the roots of your grass...