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 […]
Do I Need to Aerate My Lawn Every Year
Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn is no small feat, especially with the varied seasons in Minnesota. Among the myriad of lawn care tasks, aeration stands out as a crucial technique that might often be overlooked. But how essential is it to aerate your lawn, and do you need to do it every year? Let’s dive […]
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 […]
How to Manage Your Lawn in a Drought
These hot summer months have created quite a challenge for our lawns. Once lush and green yards are now brown and crunchy. But don’t throw in the towel, you can still help your lawn out so it comes out stronger on the other side (of the drought). Here are a few tips to help maintain […]
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 […]