As summer wanes, Minnesota weather takes a turn and this is no time to slack on lawn care. By putting in the work now, you’ll have an easier time later. August through September can pack a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. It could be scorching hot one day or a chilly 50 degrees another. […]
Read MorePrepare for Minnesota Winter With These Lawn Care Tips After a long year of lawn care, mid-fall — October into early November — marks the end for vibrant green grass. But just because your lawn is entering dormancy doesn’t mean you should. There are still several mid- to late-season steps to take that will help […]
Read MoreIf spending an entire winter outdoors in Minnesota sounds challenging, it just goes to show how impressive the yearly grass growing cycle really is. Over a long winter period, grass in the northern part of the country enters dormancy — a fascinating process that allows it to withstand hard freezes and heavy snowfall. Winter isn’t […]
Read MoreIt might be called fall, but it’s a time to rise to the occasion when it comes to your lawn. It’s important to remember that cool season grasses thrive in – perhaps not surprisingly – cooler temperatures. In the fall, cool season grasses grow at a faster rate than they would during the dog days […]
Read MoreIf 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 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 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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