If you’ve tried every trick in the book for lawn care, chances are you’ve run into a few myths along the way. It’s impossible to know when and where lawn myths originated, but like weeds, they sometimes spread out of control. If you want a healthy lawn, it’s important to know fact from fiction. We’re […]
Read MoreLawns are such a common sight that they seem to blend into the natural environment. It’s easy to forget that lawns are a manmade invention – albeit, one that has been around for centuries. You may have learned about lawn care from your parents, and they may have learned from theirs, but if you go […]
Read MoreYour lawn is one of the most versatile parts of your property. Whether you want to have a picnic, play sports, do some gardening or just enjoy the outdoors, a lawn is your pasture to cherish. How you spend time on your lawn depends on many factors, including its shape. You may be limited by your […]
Read MoreYou might not be ready to sell your home, but a picture perfect lawn makes buyers wish it were on the market. While bay windows, brick siding and a four-season porch are must-haves for some, a healthy lawn is a must for nearly everyone. Think about it, would the White House be as gorgeous without […]
Read MoreSpring Lawn Care Tips in Minnesota As we come out of yet another Upper Midwest winter and start to look to spring, preparing a game plan before the season is in full swing will set your outdoor space up for success. Good spring lawn care is much more than determining when it’s time to start […]
Read MoreWhen you hear a dripping faucet, what’s your instinctual reaction? Chances are you have an urge to turn it off — ASAP. Strangely enough, many people don’t act the same way with their lawns. Instead of a few drips, an inefficient irrigation sprinkler system wastes gallons of water over time. Of course, grass needs water […]
Read MoreIf you live in Minnesota, chances are you have experienced lawn frost at one time or another. When your lawn isn’t covered in snow, it’s bound to experience this frozen phenomenon at times during the winter. Frost typically occurs on clear nights when the grass is colder than the surrounding air. Below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, […]
Read MoreIn January, your driveway and walkways may resemble ice rinks. Understandably, many homeowners want to melt the frozen surfaces to prevent slips and falls. One easy way to accomplish this is by applying deicing salt (also known as ice melt) products. You can find many different formulas at big box home improvement stores. These ice […]
Read MoreYour work is cut out for you when the fluffy white stuff falls. Sidewalks and driveways covered in a layer of snow can be dangerous to walk on. The problem is, getting rid of that snow can be an even more hazardous endeavor. Shovels aren’t exactly the most ergonomic tools in the shed, and snow […]
Read MoreBy the end of yet another Minnesota winter, you might be asking yourself how you survived. What’s even more impressive is how your lawn survived. Imagine spending every blizzard, cold snap and windy night left out in the elements. It’s pretty amazing what cool-season grasses can endure – well, usually endure. Although most varieties of […]
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