Posts Tagged ‘lawn care professionals’
Preparing Your Lawn for Spring? Here are 5 Easy Steps
Spring is in the air and looking out from the window and seeing the first crocuses or daffodils return confirms just that. Now that winter is over, it’s lawn maintenance time. We all know how harsh winter can wreak havoc on your lawn, shrubs, and trees. Months of lying dormant under a blanket of…
Read More5 Reasons Why Your Lawns Need a Late Fall Fertilization Schedule
Yes, it’s that time of the year when leaves change color and that beautiful nip in the air reminds you that winter is not far behind. Autumn is the ‘official cooling-off’ month between chilling winter and scorching summer. It is the perfect time to bring out your jackets and indulge in an occasional cup of…
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer: What to Know About the Beetle
The emerald ash borer – a metallic green beetle – is a serious threat to ash trees. This wood-boring beetle’s effects are similar to that of Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight. In forests, as ash trees die, it leaves behind gaps in forest canopy, which allows light to reach the underlying vegetation. Ash trees in lawns too are…
Read More7 Ways to Benefit your Lawns with Earth-friendly Lawn Care
In every aspect of our lives, sustainable living has made a marked impression, so why should our lawns be left behind? An earth-friendly lawn care program not only beautifies the green space, but it also caters to the environment. Your pets and kids will be safe around lawns which are devoid of harmful chemicals. The…
Read MoreCrabgrass prevention: a must for lawn care
Give crabgrass zero chance to settle in your lawn Crabgrass is one of the most common weeds you can find in Iowa lawns. It is no wonder almost every home owner in Iowa is very keen on crabgrass prevention. Every body must be ready before the early days of spring roll into place. As it…
Read MoreWays to Winterize Your Irrigation System
Many people in the US have lawn irrigation systems on their property. Some are simple off-the-shelf systems from the local gardening store. But many people also hire experienced lawncare professionals for customized irrigation systems. However, if you do not properly winterize your irrigation system, you’ll come across some unexpected problems. By winterize, we mean ensuring that the…
Read More2016 Lawn Care Tips – Best Way in Pruning Trees or Shrubs
“When it comes to pruning your trees or shrubs, sometimes it is best to leave the job to a professional,” according to Kevin Johnson – President of All American Turf Beauty, Inc. Pruning can be best described as the removal of plant parts; usually the shoots and branches of the plant being pruned. Through this…
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