After 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 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 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 turfgrasses in the […]
Read MoreWe all knew it would arrive eventually… the beautiful inconvenience known as snow. When you’re inside a warm and cozy home, snow doesn’t seem so bad. After all, it covers dormant lawns and bare trees. Don’t be fooled. Snow is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. You have to leave the home eventually, and when you […]
Read MoreEven though we still have some summer days left, the warm days are dwindling and it’s time to start thinking about preparing your lawn for autumn and winter. In order to keep your lawn healthy for the warmer seasons, there are numerous ways you can maintain your lawn even when you can’t see it. Your […]
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