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How to Winterize Lawn Equipment
The winter season is officially upon us. If you haven’t already put your lawn mower and gardening tools away, be sure to clean and store them in a cool, dry place to keep them protected and rust-free come springtime. Even if you did put your equipment… Read More
Compost vs. Fertilizer
Just as organic fertilizer helps feed and nourish your plants, compost energizes your soil with rich nutrients so that healthy plant growth is possible. To put it more simply, composting allows naturally occurring microbes to convert leaves and grass clippings into useful organic soil amendment. This… Read More
Holiday Shopping for Your Favorite Gardener
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How to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter
The fall season is finally upon us! That means for many homeowners, it’s time to start preparing your lawn for winter. Getting the prep work done now will ensure that your lawn is ready to thrive for the next growing season. Here’s a step-by-step guide to… Read More
What Is Overseeding & Does it Work?
Is your lawn looking a little patchy, brown, or otherwise lackluster? It’s likely suffering from drought, disease, or insect damage. It could also be that some grass species don’t overwinter well, or are of older varieties. One solution that may help bring your lawn back to… Read More
Is Lime Good for the Soil?
Next to fertilizer, the second, most commonly-used lawn treatment is liming. Essentially a soil supplement, lime is a solution made from ground limestone that is often touted as a beneficial way to balance your soil’s pH. However, soil pH shouldn’t be viewed as the ultimate indicator… Read More
Need an Organic Solution to Lawn Grubs?
Most Minnesota homeowners wait patiently for the last frost of the year to plant flowers and spruce up their garden landscapes. And as many of us already know, with the warmer weather and fresh grass popping up everywhere, the chances of finding grubs in your yard… Read More
How to Kill Dandelions Naturally
For many homeowners, it feels as though dandelions start to take over your yard almost every spring. One day, you’re enjoying a vibrant green lawn; the next, it’s overrun with those identifiable yellow flowers. At this point, it may be tempting to add chemicals to your… Read More
Creating a Bee-Friendly Lawn Part 3: Planning for Planting
In Part 1 of our series, we discussed pollinators’ importance within our ecosystems, and their recent habitat loss due to human activity. Part 2 detailed how the best way to create a bee-friendly lawn is to mix grass, such as fescue, with flowering plants like clover.… Read More
