Winter lawn care can be a challenge, especially when you can have extended periods of snow cover, frozen soil, and ice to deal with. Freezing temperatures have a detrimental effect on any grass, and your turf is even more susceptible… Read More
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What Causes Frost Cracks In Your Trees?
After periods of cold winter nights and bright sunny days, you may begin to notice frost cracks in your trees. These cracks can be several feet long and a few inches wide, and the colder the temperatures, the wider the… Read More
How to Protect Your Lawn From Snow Mold
When the snow melts off your lawn and leaves behind gray or pink patches, your yard could have snow mold. Snow mold is a fungus that can affect grass after a significant snowfall. While it is unsightly, this is not… Read More
How Your Winter Lawn Treatment Leads to Beautiful Spring Landscapes
When spring returns, you will likely notice two different types of lawns: ones that are lush and green and ones with patchy spots and discolored blades of grass. If these lawns experienced the same winter conditions, why don’t they look… Read More
3 Lawn Care Goals For the New Year
The start of the new year means a chance to plan and prepare for the year ahead. If you want to ensure another year of a beautiful lawn or perhaps want to try to avoid any mishaps, now is the… Read More
Essential Care for Evergreen Trees
Evergreen trees are adored for their year-round foliage and impressive appearance. Care for evergreen trees is quite simple when they are planted in the right place. However, it is still essential to keep in mind what your tree may need… Read More
How to Protect Plants From Frost This Winter
Many plants can withstand minor drops in temperature, but your plants are at a higher risk for damage when frost arrives. By protecting delicate plants from frost damage, you can avoid the frustration of losing them and the need to… Read More
A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Landscape For Winter
Do you dread the effect of harsh winter weather on your lawn, trees and shrubs? The dry winds, ice, and snow that come with winter don’t have to damage your trees and shrubs this year. In fact, there are many… Read More
Invigorate Your Trees With Deep Root Fertilization Treatments
Deep root fertilization is a maintenance treatment appropriate for any tree. While it’s important to fertilize weak or sick trees, the fertilization of healthy trees will prevent them from getting sick in the first place. A healthy tree can fight… Read More
How to Protect Your Lawn From Frost Damage
The morning frost that forms on blades of grass during a cold autumn or winter morning may look attractive but can lead to problems. When temperatures near the ground fall below 32 degrees, condensation or dew will transform into frost…. Read More
Why Raking Leaves Is Necessary Fall Lawn Care
Fallen leaves can look quite appealing once they’re on the ground, and the bright oranges and reds are what we think of when we think of autumn. However, each year homeowners undertake the task of raking all of those leaves… Read More
When You Should Remove Lawn Thatch
Thatch is the name for a layer of dead grass blades, roots, and stems at the soil’s surface. Although thatch can be beneficial in small amounts by providing a layer that controls soil temperature and prevents weeds, too much thatch… Read More