How to Fix and Prevent and a Bumpy Lawn Are you finding bumps, dips and holes in your lawn, making your yard unlevel? The cause is simple and may come without notice, but it can be fixed and prevented in the future. Here are some causes and tips from Lawn Savers to smooth out your […]
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From the DNR: Advice for dealing with storm damaged trees Reprinted from the MN DNR – July 6, 2016 Cleanup following a storm can be an overwhelming task for homeowners. Knowing which trees to save and which to remove can impact safety and the survival of remaining trees, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural […]
Great advice from Jeffrey Hahn, Extension Entomologist U of M http://blog-yard-garden-news.extension.umn.edu/2016/06/inspect-for-wasp-nests.html
Ways to Combat Japanese Beetles Insects are always the scourge of any garden or plants. Aphids, earwigs, and beetles are those most commonly found in Minnesota. At this point in the season, Japanese beetles are hatching and causing destruction in gardens across the state. For example, Japanese beetles have taken to attacking rose bushes and […]
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Are You Overwatering Your Lawn? Proper watering is one of the most challenging and misunderstood aspects of lawn maintenance. It is important for supplementing rainfall, washing in certain fertilizers and pesticides, keeping the soil moist for seed germination, and cooling the turf on hot summer days. Proper watering practices have taken on even more significance […]
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