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 […]
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 […]
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 Winterize a Lawn Mower
The steps you take each fall as part of your exterior home maintenance routine can help safeguard your equipment, so it is operational come spring. It is time to prep your mower for the next season. Read on to learn how to winterize a lawn mower to prevent damage, enhance its performance, and ensure it […]
The Benefits to Lawn Fertilization
Your neighbor’s yard is always even and green and you’re stuck wondering how to make your yard look similar. It isn’t a secret, it’s lawn fertilization! Lawn fertilization plays a major role in creating a lush green lawn that looks good all summer long, but the process to get there can be intimidating. A lawn […]
Winter Lawn Care That Will Save Your Grass!
Winter in Minnesota can be brutal, so it is kind of magnificent that grass is able to survive it! However, your lawn isn’t as tough during the colder months as it is during summer. Grass is more prone to damage when snow falls or there is a deep freeze. Read on to see why it […]
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 […]
6 Ways to Keep Mosquitoes out of Your Yard
We all love a Minnesota summer… but not the mosquitoes that come with it. The time has come for mosquitoes to make their way into your yard. What can you do to help get rid of them? Here are eight ways to help decrease the chances that mosquitoes will invade your summer. Reduce stagnant water. […]
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 […]