Winter Lawn Problems: How to Prevent and Fix Them

Winter is here! While your grass is dormant under the snow, there are a number of winter lawn problems that can damage your yard. Understanding these issues and knowing how to prevent or fix them can help your lawn bounce back healthy in the spring. Northern Roots is here to talk about some of the […]

Tips to Protect Your Lawn This Winter

Winter can be a harsh season for your lawn, with freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and ice posing potential threats to the health of your grass. While grass naturally enters dormancy during the colder months, it’s important to take proactive steps to protect it from environmental stressors. With a little care, you can ensure your lawn […]

More Than Lawn Care – Northern Roots Takes Care of You All Year Long!

During winter in Minnesota, yards are often covered with mountains of snow, and lawn mowers and weed-whackers are replaced with snowblowers and shovels. Did you know that Northern Roots can take care of snow and ice removal too? We offer reliable, efficient services for commercial, HOA, and residential properties. Our goal is to ensure your […]

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 […]