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 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 MoreWHO? Multicolored Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis) are native to eastern Asia, and were “formally” introduced to the United States in California, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1916. Asian lady beetles are part of the cocconellid family, which is not only indicated by their bright colored wing covers, but also by their voracious […]
Read MoreCompared to a few years ago, Japanese beetles have fallen out of the news. However, they can still be found in the Twin Cities. WHO? Japanese beetles (JB) are a species native to northern Japan, notorious for feeding on and destroying the roots of more than 300 plant species. The first record of Japanese beetles […]
Read MoreThe king of the jungle is the lion, so it only seems logical that the dandelion is the weed king of the lawn. Don’t be intimidated by their size or their ambition to conquer your yard. Dandelions – while persistent – can be controlled, even without chemicals. Here are a few ways to become a […]
Read MoreYou might want to spring on the weeds in your lawn just as fast – if not faster – than they spring on you. While your ambition is admirable, you might end up working harder than you need or fighting a losing battle. When it comes to weeds, working smarter is better than working harder. […]
Read MoreAnother common noxious species in Minnesota is buckthorn. Not only is buckthorn toxic to many animal species, but spreads easily and is essentially, impenetrable. WHAT? Buckthorn is a species of shrubs/small-sized tree and was initially used to create hedges and other types of landscaping. The plant can grow anywere from 3 to 30 feet in […]
Read MoreAsh trees are highly utilized trees. They can be found across multiple cities in the United States and are often sources for firewood, creating baseball bats, bows, acoustic guitar bodies, and hand tools. Ash wood is dense, but very elastic, making it an ideal resource to have available. Unfortunately, the introduction of the emerald ash […]
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