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 […]
Do I Need to Aerate my Lawn in the Fall?
This year has brought a nearly perfect Minnesota summer that has allowed many people to enjoy their outdoors and spend time in their yards. That also means your grass has had many hours of being mowed, walked on, and played on, which are all causes of soil compaction. Compact soil prevents grass from establishing a […]
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 […]
Fall Lawn Care Checklist for Minnesota
Fall may not seem like an ideal time to think about lawn care… however, it is a critical time to tend to your lawn for beautiful growth next spring. Before your Minnesota lawn descends into the long winter season, take note of these tips to prepare your lawn for winter (and spring). Keep mowing. Mow […]
Expanding to Serve YOU Better!
It’s crazy to think February is already almost over and spring is right around the corner! This “off-season” has been busy for us as we are tweaking our systems and gearing up to improve our customer service experience for you! Our biggest goal this coming lawn season is to continue to improve our customer service […]