It’s a beautiful day and you are enjoying a walk around your property. Suddenly, you see yellow yarn-like creature wrapped around your azaleas. What is this? These are Dodders, thread-like parasitic annual vines. These vary in shades of yellow, orange or red due to their lack of chlorophyll. This species is problematic for host plants…
For homeowners across America, there’s perhaps no greater disappointment than to gaze out from their front doors and see a lawn in dormancy during the winter months. It’s dull and brown and leads you to marvel at the reality that in a few months it will be replaced by a lush brilliant green color which…
Many might be familiar with Joni Mitchell’s 1970s song Big Yellow Taxi, for it’s been sung by such popular artists as Amy Grant, Bob Dylan and Counting Crows. But few understand the environmental meaning behind her well-crafted lyrics – especially regarding the beautiful sight tree canopies create in states all across the nation. In an…
“There’s one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbor’s.” – Clyde Moore In a recent survey conducted by the University of Florida, homeowners revealed that not only do they want their lawns looking green and lush, they also want to conserve water. “A message for residents is that…
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.
