Winter Lawn Problems: How to Prevent and Fix Them
Winter is here! While your grass is dormant under the snow, there are a number of winter lawn problems that can damage your yard. Understanding these issues and knowing how to prevent or fix them can help your lawn bounce back healthy in the spring. Northern Roots is here to talk about some of the […]
Tips to Protect Your Lawn This Winter
Winter can be a harsh season for your lawn, with freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and ice posing potential threats to the health of your grass. While grass naturally enters dormancy during the colder months, it’s important to take proactive steps to protect it from environmental stressors. With a little care, you can ensure your lawn […]
The Importance of Fall Lawn Fertilization: Preparing Your Yard for Winter and Beyond
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures cool, many homeowners focus on preparing their lawns for the winter months. While spring is often regarded as the prime time for lawn care, fall fertilization is crucial in establishing a healthy, resilient lawn for the following year. Today, Northern Roots is discussing why lawn fertilization is […]
Fall Lawn Prep: Overseeding
Last month, the lawn experts at Northern Roots Lawn Care talked about how aeration is beneficial for fall lawn prep. This month, we will discuss overseeding as another step to take this fall to make sure your lawn looks fabulous come springtime! If your lawn is looking patchy or bare, lawn overseeding can help get […]
Fall Lawn Prep: Aeration
As summer fades and fall approaches, it’s time to shift gears from days spent at the lake to prepping your lawn for winter. Fall is a crucial period for lawn care, especially for those of us who want to keep our yards lush and healthy. One of the most important tasks you can tackle in […]
The Essential Guide to Grub and Insect Control
Homeowners take pride in their lush, green lawns, but insects can quickly turn that pride into frustration. From tiny ants to voracious beetles and grubs, insects can cause significant damage to your lawn, leading to brown patches, wilting, and even dead grass. Understanding how to manage and control these pests is crucial for maintaining a […]
Mosquito Control in Minnesota: Strategies and Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors
Mosquito Control in Minnesota: Strategies and Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors Summertime in Minnesota is home to sparkling lakes, lush forests, and vibrant wildlife – including our state bird, the loon. If you’re from around here, you know that the running joke is that our state bird isn’t actually the loon or even a bird […]
Five Steps Toward a Beautiful Lawn
Minnesota enjoyed an unseasonably warm and mostly dry winter, but now that spring is here, many of us are realizing that our lawns weren’t as happy as we were with the warmer temps. Without the cold and snow that we are used to, the soil didn’t get the moisture it needed, and exposed, snowless lawns […]
All About Crabgrass
Get ready for spring! As the weather warms up, crabgrass will start to grow and invade your lawn. Wondering how to keep your lawn free of this pesky weed? Check out our tips to get rid of crabgrass this summer, or let Northern Roots help keep your lawn weed-free! What is Crabgrass? Crabgrass is a […]
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 […]