Leaves. Useful to the tree. Great for jumping in. Not much fun to clean up. Find out what you should be doing with those fallen leaves to let them help you and your landscape in the long run.
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The War on Weeds
Spring has officially sprung. The crabapples and flowering pears are nearing full bloom. Tulips and daffodils are starting their flower show. Henbit and dandelions are looking gorgeous. Are the last two not quite the kinds of spring flowers you want in your landscape? If not, there are some things you can do. The key to knowing when to take action depends on the weed, but it all comes down to proper identification of the plant and its life cycle.
Continue readingLa guerra contra las malas hierbas
La primavera ha llegado oficialmente. Los manzanos silvestres y las peras en flor están a punto de florecer. Los tulipanes y los narcisos comienzan su espectáculo floral. El henbit y los dientes de león se ven hermosos. ¿Las dos últimas no son exactamente el tipo de flores de primavera que quieres en tu jardín? Si no es así, hay algunas cosas que puedes hacer. La clave para saber cuándo actuar depende de la maleza, pero todo se reduce a la identificación adecuada de la planta y su ciclo de vida.
Continue readingDon’t Let Leaves Smother the Turf
Leaves. Useful to the tree. Great for jumping in. Not much fun to clean up. Find out what you should be doing with those fallen leaves to let them help you and your landscape in the long run.
Continue readingCarpenter Ants: Nature’s Recyclers
Carpenter ants are one insect that is often misunderstood. They are an important part in the circle of life in decaying wood. Knowing a little more about these insects will help to understand why they are in a specific location and whether or not it is a good idea to control them.
Continue readingTips For Thicker Turf This Fall
If your turf is looking a little worse for wear, you aren’t alone. There is still hope for a lush, green lawn this year. Just a few simple steps will help to get a lawn that will make the neighbors jealous.
Continue readingConsejos para césped grueso este otoño
Si su césped se ve un poco peor por el desgaste, no está solo. Todavía hay esperanza para un césped exuberante y verde este año. Solo unos pocos pasos simples ayudarán a obtener un césped que pondrá celosos a los vecinos.
Continue readingSummer Fun, Picnics, & Grub Control
The first official day of summer is almost here. June 20th marks the start of the summer season. This means a good time for cookouts, picnics, swimming, and grub control. Not exactly what you had in mind for summer fun? Knowing the pest and its habits can help keep you from spending all your summer fun time dealing with grubs.
Continue readingBarbecue, Popsicles & Nutsedge Control
Ahhh… summer. The ‘official’ start to summer is June 21, but you can bet we have already felt those summer temperatures. The start of summer is more than just about barbecue and popsicles, its also an important date to keep in mind if you are controlling yellow nutsedge.
Continue readingHenbit, Crabgrass, & Ground Ivy… Oh My!
Spring has officially sprung. The crabapples and flowering pears are nearing full bloom. Tulips and daffodils are starting their flower show. Henbit and dandelions are looking gorgeous. Are the last two not quite the kinds of spring flowers you want in your landscape? If so, there are some things you can do. The key to knowing what to do when depends on the weed, but it all comes down to proper identification of the enemy and its life cycle.
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