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bioLawn Fall Lawn Tips
Fall has the optimal weather to grow grass in the Twin Cities. With winter approaching, you can take several actions to prepare your lawn for winter. Taking action now will help you have a better lawn the following year. 1. Continue watering Lower temperatures reduce...
Top 10 Tips For Your Lawn In The Summer
With the arrival of summer, it's time to equip yourself with essential tips to ensure your lawn thrives during the warmer months. In this blog post, we'll cover our top 10 recommendations to help you achieve a lush and vibrant lawn this summer. 1. Water Adequately:...
Top 10 Tips for Your Lawn in The Spring
Spring is just around the corner! Once the snow melts, it’s time to restore your lawn to its best. In this blog, we will go over our top 10 tips for lawn care in the spring: 1. Crabgrass Preventing crabgrass is a prevalent spring lawn maintenance task. As soon as the...
Tree Services – Japanese Beetles and Emerald Ash Borer
Trees are a valuable asset to our landscapes. Like the lawn, there are various maladies that can cause problems with trees. Two of those problems are Japanese Beetles and Emerald Ash Borer. Adult Japanese Beetles feed on tree leaves during June and July. When they...
Mosquitos – What Can You Do to Reduce These Pests?
Everyone is familiar with this state bird. It's important to understand where mosquitos form and where they reside to reduce the mosquito population. Mosquitos eggs are laid on standing water or in areas that retain water when it rains. During the day adult mosquitos...
Mowing Height – Answers to Common Questions
How high should I mow my grass is a frequent question we get? 3-4 inches is the recommendation for mowing height of lawns in the upper Midwest. Why this height? A dense, thick lawn is your primary defense against weeds. At these mowing heights, grass grows more...
Grubs – What Can They Do to Your Lawn?
Grubs, also known as White Grubs, are a juvenile stage of Japanese Beetles or May/June Beetles. During July, adult beetles lay eggs in the soil. Those eggs hatch at the end of summer. The grub stage then feeds on the roots of the lawn. The grubs feed on the lawn...
How Much Does Lawn Care Cost? Fertilization and Weed Control Plan
On average, the cost of a lawn fertilization and weed control treatment plan in the Twin Cities or Western Wisconsin is around $330 a year for a 5,000 square foot lawn. So what will be the cost for your lawn? Overall, the cost for your lawn depends on its size, number...
No Mow May: What Does this Mean for Your Lawn?
What is No Mow May? No Mow May is an effort to increase pollinator food source in the early spring. Participating homeowners are encouraged to not mow their lawn during the month of May. This allows plants/weeds in the lawn to flower. Plants/weeds in the lawn are...
Dandelions: What Should You Know?
As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Blooming dandelions are a sure sign that spring is here. For some, dandelions are a welcome sign and a memory of childhood. For others, dandelions drive them crazy. Here is what you can do to help manage...