Daylight may be running short, but there’s still work to be done if you want a lush lawn next year. Whether you take a do-it-yourself approach, or you want professional help, following these best practices for winterizing your lawn will help see your yard through the toughest of Minnesota winters and into the spring. Fall […]
Read MoreWinter in the Upper Midwest can be brutal, so it’s a small wonder that grass is able to survive the frigid conditions. The problem is, your lawn isn’t as resilient during the colder months of the year as it is during summer. Grass is more prone to damage when snow falls or there is a […]
Read MoreAfter a long year of lawn care, November marks the beginning of the end for vibrant green grass. But just because your lawn is entering dormancy doesn’t mean you should. There are still a few end-of-season steps to take that will help ensure a healthy bloom next spring. Since we have already experienced freezing temperatures […]
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 MoreIn the Upper Midwest, winter doesn’t come easy. For as long as homeowners have cultivated lawns in the region, there have been tricks they’ve used to help their lawns withstand the brutal cold. Grass goes into dormancy in late fall, and while it requires fewer nutrients in this state, it is still susceptible to damage, […]
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 MoreYou might think of August as a time when lawn care responsibilities are winding down. After all, the summer is drawing to a close, so the lawn seems like less of a priority. It might be surprising to learn, but August is actually one of the most important months for lawn care. It is a […]
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 MoreWe’ve had an unusually warm late winter/early spring, and that has many homeowners wondering what they can do to prepare for a green lawn. While it’s too early to mow, that doesn’t mean you should stay inside and hope your lawn blooms perfectly. The nice weather allows you to spend more time outdoors enjoying and […]
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, […]
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