Why prune trees? Pruning is important for a variety of reasons. Pruning can help control the size of a tree, direct growth, influence flowering or fruiting, or maintain plant health and appearance. Pruning can also increase the safety of a tree by removing broken, diseased, dead, or dying branches. In addition to pruning, selecting plants
Why is prune shrubs? Pruning shrubs is important for a variety of reasons. Pruning can help control the size of a shrub, direct growth, influence flowering or fruiting, rejuvenate old, overgrown plants, or maintain plant health and appearance. Pruning also encourages growth below the pruning cut. In addition to pruning, selecting shrubs that are suited
The term “sod webworm” refers to a group of closely related insect species whose larvae attack bluegrass and other turf grasses. Each species has a different life cycle, and sod webworms consume many types of grasses and even broad-leaved plants. Many sod webworms are in the genus Crambusa, and adults of this group are called
How Do I know If My Lawn Is Dead Or Dormant? No doubt about it, this has been a tough summer for turf grass. Many of you are seeing turf and lawn damage. But is your grass dead or just dormant. It’s not always easy to tell, but here is a list of things
For decades, American cities and suburbs have grown and spread into the surrounding countryside. With this growth has come an unprecedented seeding and sodding of the landscape – literally millions of acres have been turned into bluegrass lawns. For many homeowners, the residential lawn is the symbol of a well-tended property. Unfortunately, keeping the
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Japanese Beetle R. Chris Williamson, UW Turf and Ornamental Specialist, UW-Extension The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is considered the single most important turfgrass-infesting pest in the United States. It was first discovered in the U.S. in southern New Jersey in 1916. Japanese beetles occur in every state east of the Mississippi River except Florida.
Why Choose a Professional Lawn Service for Turf Weed Control Maintaining a beautiful, healthy and thick lawn requires professional turf weed control, and this can be done only with the help and knowledge provided by a lawn service. Weeds can grow unexpectedly and damage the lawn. These undesired plants compete with the grass for water,
Why Hire a Lawn Service for De-thatching or Power Raking Having your lawn de-thatched by a professional Green Bay, WI lawn service is extremely valuable in keeping a beautiful yard healthy. Lawn de-thatching is an important element in the maintenance of a rich, healthy lawn. It helps the grass to grow thick and prevents
We Offer Several Lawn Mowing packages – Straw Hat Lawn & Landscape Weekly Mowing – Scheduled professional lawn mowing every week of the growing season. Pre-pay for the season – this is our most popular option offering a discount over paying each week Pay as you go – This option is popular with those