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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planning a Backyard Party but Your Lawn isn’t Ready?
Tis’ the season of engagements and wedding planning! Even though Minnesota’s winter is just getting started, we know plans for summer celebrations are underway. If you’re thinking about hosting a graduation party, or maybe a wedding, but your lawn isn’t ready for it, let Northern Roots help you out. Here are a few tips to […]
Summer Care Guide for Your Minnesota Lawn
Many of us have gotten our first sunburn out of the way and our lawns, like us, have been hammered by high heat and drought over the last few months. Stick with us as we guide you through some pointers to keep your Minnesota lawn looking sharp through the intense summer heat. Watering practices. Most […]
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 […]
Dream of Summer by Planning your Ideal Outdoor Space
If you’re like me, Minnesota winters often cause you to dream of days spent outside in the sunshine, breathing in the sights and sounds of your backyard. These daydreams lead to thinking of the perfect outdoor living space for relaxing or playing with the kids in the grass. If this is you, and 2021 is […]