Early fall marks a peak feeding time for grubs as they fatten up before winter. Once soil temperatures drop, grubs dig in, heading 4 to 8 inches below ground, where they’ll stay snug until spring. That means early fall – before temperatures tumble – is a key time to go after grubs, and as a…
Many of my clients who want a nice lawn at their home have an irrigation system to regularly water the grass. This makes it easy to be sure that the turf gets what it needs, in terms of regular moisture, to grow and be healthy. However, that irrigation system needs some routine maintenance. Most irrigation…
This large 40 inch diameter cottonwood tree was hazardous and was just taken down on Bald Eagle Lake, MN. Due to the tree’s location, a 38 ton crane was required to safely remove it. The limb being hoisted in the picture is about 20″ in diameter and 45 feet long. Please give us a call…
All seeds require moisture and a certain temperature range before they begin to germinate. Once the germination process has begun, if conditions change, the seed or new sprout is vulnerable and can die. If the seed or sprout dries out — it dies out. Your mission then, is to provide adequate moisture at all times. The…
Homeowners, who strive to keep their lawn green all season long, know that it is quite the challenge especially during those hot summer months. There are many obstacles to overcome and having a watchful eye on the lawn with consistency is key. Here are a few tips on how to have the best lawn in…
Fall is an excellent time to feed your lawn and to prepare it for next year. In this picture, Specialist Ryan is applying a late season feeding for a lawn in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Tree Structure: When to Provide Mechanical Support and When to say Goodbye. I recently visited a couple of properties that had trees with significant structural defects, issues that could mean not only the mechanical failure of the tree, but also the probability of property damage or human injury. In the first picture is a large…
This week while meeting with a client in Newton, MA, I detected emerald ash borer in a small ash tree at the front of her property. This pest has previously been detected in North Andover, Boston, and in the Berkshires. This wood boring insect is responsible for killing millions of ash trees in over 30…
If you live in the Boston area, freeze injury is likely the culprit! For the past two winters, Boston experienced abnormally high sustained temperatures in January and February, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures. This creates an effect similar to having the water in your pipes freezing. With warm temperatures, plants start moving water…
Bedford Hills, NY – September 18, 2018 – Lawn professionals are frequently asked “when is the best time to seed a lawn?” While many think that spring would seem an ideal time, the fact is that early autumn is the optimal season for seeding—and this year the conditions couldn’t be better for seed to germinate…
