Every Minnesotan knows that unsettling feeling. You step on your sidewalk and immediately realize that the best-case scenario is you can slide across the pavement to reach where you’re going – without falling! That’s when the bags of salt come out. But, while deicing salt reduces… Read More
Many people are obsessed with raking their yards to look like freshly vacuumed carpets. This approach can be stressful and time-consuming. While it’s important to make sure your grass isn’t covered with leaves going into the winter, the good news is there are benefits to not… Read More
Aerating and overseeding your lawn now is an important way to give your grass a jumpstart on next year’s growing season. Aeration All yards become compacted, and a yard that’s used a lot gets compacted a lot more! That’s one of the reasons why aeration is… Read More
Crabgrass is a common warm-season annual that’s a member of the grass family. The problem is that most people don’t think of it as a grass and want it gone! There are two primary species of crabgrass: the large or hairy crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) and small… Read More
Many people in the Twin Cities area are experiencing lawns flooded by heavy rains or the overflow from streams, rivers and lakes. The University of Minnesota Extension Service warns that during periods of high temperatures and sunlight in the summer, water that ponds on a lawn… Read More
Clover, particularly white clover (Trifolium repens), is a hardy perennial often found in lawns because it thrives in almost any soil condition and can withstand foot traffic. Some homeowners embrace it because they appreciate its drought resistance and provides food for our pollinators. A field of clover can be… Read More
Perennials started popping up earlier than normal this spring. And our steady rains have helped mine thrive and I hope yours have, too. But we still need to make sure we do what’s needed to help them succeed through all the conditions a Minnesota summer will… Read More
Chances are you’ve got some – or a lot of – grub damage this year. We’ve addressed this issue in a number of communities throughout the Twin Cities the past few years. How do you know if you’ve got grubs or not? Our friends at the… Read More
Weeds have been resting all winter and can’t wait to shoot through and start growing.
Soil requires protection from the elements to prevent erosion and nutrient depletion. Grass or alternative turf solutions are typically the answer for most of the yard. Turf, however, often isn’t an option in other areas like around trees, plantings, home foundations, and on steep slopes and… Read More
