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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 to Clean up Your Yard in the Fall

Fall clean-up is essential to preserve the look and health of your lawn and landscape. A little work can help your yard and garden look it’s best when the snow melts away this spring. Here’s what you need to know about how to clean up your yard in the fall. Tools and Supplies Rake Fertilizer […]
How to Stop Insects From Killing Your Lawn

Do you have brown patches on your lawn that just won’t go away? Or Have you noticed an abundance of insects in your grass? If so, you may have an insect problem. Keep reading to learn if insects are the issue and what you can do to stop them. The first step to figuring out […]
The Benefits to Lawn Fertilization

Your neighbor’s yard is always even and green and you’re stuck wondering how to make your yard look similar. It isn’t a secret, it’s lawn fertilization! Lawn fertilization plays a major role in creating a lush green lawn that looks good all summer long, but the process to get there can be intimidating. A lawn […]
Should I Hire a Professional to Aerate My Lawn?

There is nothing quite like enjoying the physical appeal of a beautiful lush lawn! But, as you may know, maintaining an inviting lawn does not happen without some proper attention and effort. One vital step to ensuring a healthy lawn is aeration and fertilizing. Some property owners enjoy doing this lawn care step on their […]