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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...
The Importance of Weed Control and Using Non-Toxic Products
Spring is finally here, and so are the stubborn weeds. One day your lawn is clear, and the next you spot those yellow flowers everywhere. The time it takes to clear them out can be back breaking or unhealthy with the wrong products. Here are some key reasons why weeds...
Tips on Maintaining your Lawn in the Spring and Getting a Jump on Crabgrass Control
Welcome to springtime! While Minnesota often deals with the winter elements through April, we’ll still start to see warmer weather and the grass peeking out of the snow. To prepare, there are important maintenance tasks for homeowners to keep in mind as their lawns...
Tips on How to Care for Your Lawn This Spring
With snow on the ground, it may seem like spring is a long ways away. However, the days are getting longer, the sun is shining more, and soon the grass will be peaking through the piles of snow. So, what should you expect to see and how do you care for your lawn in...
Core Aeration vs. Liquid Aeration: What’s Best For Your Lawn?
Achieving a green, healthy lawn requires more than just water and sunlight. Proper nutrition and correcting underlying problems with your lawn all have a role. However, one of the most important yet most often forgotten lawn care items is aeration. Just like you,...
The Winter Kill: How Snow Coverage, Extreme Weather, Mold, and Animals Affect Your Lawn
As lawns start to disappear under the snow, many homeowners worry about how much “winter kill” they will encounter once spring finally comes around again. Generally, winter kill refers to the damage a lawn suffers during the winter months due to extreme cold...
The Importance of Late Fall Fertilization and a Seasonal Lawn Program
Throughout the year, we get many questions about the benefits of our fertilizing applications and what they do in each season. Some may also question why we have two applications in the fall, and the 2020 season was a perfect example. In our area where fall can be...