Insects have various ways to survive the winter. Migration is one way insects escape the cold temperatures. The Monarch butterfly is one insect that moves from cooler climates to warmer ones, but others migrate northward from southern states. These insects are mostly crop pests. Hibernation is a way adult insect survive the cold weather. Lady bird […]
Read MoreThe Effect of Frost to Lawns The first frosts of the season have begun. What does this mean for your grass? Luckily, grass can stand up against frost. Frost almost always thaws and evaporates later in the same morning that it forms. Frost upon blades of grass is harmless, but keep in mind frost is […]
Read MoreWinter is almost here. That means putting the lawnmower and string trimmer and blowers and all other lawn maintenance equipment away. Here are a few tips to follow when you are storing your small engines for a few months. This is a tip that you can use throughout the year and during the winter months. […]
Read MoreFall is a great time of the year. With pumpkin and apple picking, hayrides, football games, and even the changing color of the leaves. But why do the leaves on trees and shrubs change color this time of year? Well, it has a lot to do with the changes in the length of daylight and temperatures. […]
Read MoreA question people often ask us is, when should we prune our trees? Pruning can be done almost any time of the year, but dormant pruning is typically done late fall till early spring. It is best done when the leaves are off of deciduous plants and/or growth has slowed to a crawl. Deciduous means […]
Read MoreHalloween is right around the corner and there are many ways you can spruce up your lawn and bushes to get in the spirit! There are many decorations available on the market, but here are a few ideas that you can do on a budget. 1. Glowing Eyes What you need: Old toilet paper rolls, […]
Read MoreMany people replace or renew their mulch in the fall. This is a great time of year for mulching, here are a few reasons why: Mulching your beds helps to suppress weeds, keeps the soil warm in the winter, and conserves water. Mulching also helps to reduce stress on plants with shallow roots and improves […]
Read More1. Granular application products need to dissolve to work Granular fertilizers and granular lime products are broken down and pushed into the soil by rainfall and irrigation. Even heavy rainfall for prolonged periods will not wash away granules in turf. The small pellets are caught between grass blades, thatch and root mass. Remember, if your […]
Read MoreWow, the hot and humid days of summer are over and so are the insect pests. Not true. There can be pests on your landscape plants throughout the year. They may not be in the life stage that is actively feeding on your plants, but the pest may still be there. Photo credit: University of […]
Read MoreFall is an important time to water! Fall is here and many of our customers have the same question. Is it ok to stop watering? NO! Now is the prime growing season for your fescue lawn. Your grass is working hard to repair itself from the stress and heat of the summer, and to prepare […]
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