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 […]
How to Stop Weeds From Invading Your Lawn: The Best Approach
Weeds are not just a nuisance; they’re a threat to the health and beauty of your lawn. A weed-infested lawn can become a major eyesore and can also indicate underlying issues in your lawn care regimen. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to prevent weeds from taking over your lawn. Let’s explore the best approaches to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]