Fall Lawn Care Tips: Leaf Removal, Winterizing, and Turf Health
When the leaves start falling, it’s easy to think of them as just another part of autumn’s charm. But while those colorful leaves are fun to play in and look pretty for a while, letting them pile up on your lawn can actually cause some serious problems. Northern Roots Lawn Care knows that proper fall […]
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Fertilize Your Lawn
When most people think of lawn care, they picture spring. But here in Minnesota, fall is actually the best time to fertilize your lawn – especially if you want a green, healthy yard that thrives next spring. Northern Roots Lawn Care knows the secret to a great lawn isn’t just mowing and watering, it’s feeding […]
Keep Your Lawn Green in the Late-Summer Heat
Essential Lawn Care Tips from Northern Roots Lawn Care The end of summer in Minnesota brings heat, sun, and, despite the humidity, the occasional dry spells. And boy, does your lawn feel it! Without the right care, even the healthiest grass can start to turn brown, dry out, or even go dormant. But with a […]
How to Keep Your Lawn Green During Minnesota’s July Heat
Though we’re known for our frigid winters, July in Minnesota can be a scorcher – and your lawn feels it too! As the sun beats down and rainfall slows, it’s easy for that lush green grass to turn patchy, brown, and brittle. This month, Northern Roots Lawn Care is bringing you a few expert strategies, […]
What Should You Be Doing To Prepare Your Lawn for Spring?
As the snow melts and spring approaches, it’s time to start preparing your lawn for a fresh, healthy season. Minnesota winters can take a toll on your lawn, and getting your yard ready for spring may require a bit of extra maintenance. March is the perfect time to assess and care for your lawn after […]
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 […]
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 […]