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 Prevent Mosquito Infestations in Your Backyard

Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they can carry diseases and make spending time in your backyard unpleasant. As summer approaches, especially in regions like Minnesota where mosquitoes thrive in the warmer months, taking proactive steps to reduce mosquito populations in your backyard is crucial. Here’s how you can create a less inviting environment […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]