Should I Use Pesticides To Protect My Lawn?
Most of us wonder why how we can continue to protect our lawns through not only the summer but into autumn as well. If you are worried about the summer and fall bugs of Minnesota and wondering if pesticides or insecticides can help your lawn continue reading! Pesticides are substances meant to prevent, destroy, or […]
How to Manage Your Lawn in a Drought
These hot summer months have created quite a challenge for our lawns. Once lush and green yards are now brown and crunchy. But don’t throw in the towel, you can still help your lawn out so it comes out stronger on the other side (of the drought). Here are a few tips to help maintain […]
How to Keep Kids Safe from Mosquito Bites
If you live in or near the Twin Cities of Minnesota, it is a sure bet that you enjoy the outdoors or spending time in your yard come summertime! It is also a sure bet that you think about how to keep the mosquitoes away while you’re outside. Each person has their personal technique to […]
How to get rid of mosquitoes in your Minnesota yard!
If you are tired of pesky mosquitoes and want to be able to spend time outside this summer in Minnesota without worrying about mosquitoes bites, consider these methods of getting rid of mosquitoes: Remove Any Standing Water Install a Ceiling Fan Set Up Mosquito Traps Buy Mosquito Repellents Maintain A Clean Yard Keep Your Gutters […]
Fertilizer 101: A Guide to Green Grass
The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the birds are chirping and your lawn is… brown. We all know that owning a lawn requires a certain degree of upkeep, and that winter doesn’t help the cause. When your regular mowing and watering routine doesn’t do it, what are you going to turn to? Lawn […]
Spring Lawn Issues in Minnesota
Minnesota winters tend to leave our lawns in need of a serious spa day. Believe it or not… this snow will melt and may leave your lawn with patches of mold, thatch, and dead grass. Fear not, most of these issues are purely cosmetic and will go back to a lush lawn with a little […]
3 reasons to schedule a spring tune-up for your yard
Springtime in Minnesota usually leads to a busy schedule, whether it is spring sports, more time outside or simply enjoying time with friends. But if that busy schedule has caused you to neglect your spring lawn maintenance in the last few years, it may be time to bring in some help. In fact, hiring a […]
How sidewalk salt affects lawns and gardens
Too much rock salt (Sodium Chloride) will kill or injure the grass and other plants you just had the professional landscapers make look so pretty. The sodium in rock salt blocks a plant’s uptake of key minerals. The chloride in rock salt will essentially starve a plant, disrupting photosynthesis which is how a plant turns light […]
Tips on How to Plow Snow
There is something about watching snow fall from the safety of your home! Unfortunately, it doesn’t last long before you have to go out to remove the snow from your driveway and sidewalks. Most homeowners use a snow shovel or snow blower to remove small to medium sized areas covered in snow. But, a snow […]
How to Winterize a Lawn Mower
The steps you take each fall as part of your exterior home maintenance routine can help safeguard your equipment, so it is operational come spring. It is time to prep your mower for the next season. Read on to learn how to winterize a lawn mower to prevent damage, enhance its performance, and ensure it […]