A “Green” Approach to Holiday Decorating

Local holiday decorating specialist says energy-efficient LED lighting is a bright idea for eco-friendly displays According to Jim O’Loughlin of All American Turf Beauty, home and business owners looking for ways to build an eco-conscious lifestyle by using products...

All American Turf Beauty, Inc. Holiday Lighting

Want to light up for the holidays, but don’t have the time, equipment, or expertise?  Let the professionals do it! “Most of our customers love to decorate for the holidays, but prefer the hassle-free service, convenience, and results that a professional service...

Lawn Care Tips for Perimeter Insect Control

“YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH BUGS ANYMORE” Home invaders are a group of insects that normally live outdoors in the lawn and landscape and enter your home through cracks and crevices in the foundation, window wells, door jams, or other unsealed entry points. What is...

I Hate Dandelions! How Can I Eliminate Them in My Lawn?

How to identify Dandelions on your lawn If you see yellow sprinkling throughout your lawn, then there is a good chance you have dandelions. For those that need a better picture, please see the one on the right. Dandelions are weeds unless you are a child. Many people...

How Can I Control Creeping Charlie on My Lawn?

What is Creeping Charlie? Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea), also known as “Creeping Charlie”, “Creeping Jenny”, and “Gill-over-the-Ground”, is a common perennial, evergreen weed found growing in moist and shady areas. It produces bright green, round, or kidney-shaped...

How Can I Control Crabgrass on My Lawn?

Identifying Crabgrass Crabgrass is one of the most prevalent grassy weeds in Midwest lawns. Crabgrass thrives in full sunlight and high temperatures and can easily out-compete common, cool-season, desirable lawn grasses. Crabgrass is a summer annual that has a life of...