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Five Steps To Protect Your Lawn Immediately Before The First Snowfall
Transitioning from mild autumns to frosty winters can be an immense climate difference: we have to put away our tee-shirts and throw on our hefty winter jackets. Without them, we could get sick in the chilling temperatures. Just like us, our grass has different needs with the changing seasons too! [...]
Harmful And Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Just Discovered In Massachusetts
Look out, Massachusetts residents, because a rare insect species has been discovered in the area! In late September, state agriculture officials found the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest native to China, in Worcester County. Why is this important for residents to know? Well, these insects are suspected to have made [...]
Autumn Invasion? Beware of These Crawling Critters That Are Attacking This Fall
Fall may be the season where we welcome all things spooky, but nothing is creepier than seeing bugs that should stay outside make their way into your home. Once October rolls around in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, insects scramble to find a winter getaway in cozy, unprotected houses. Without some [...]
How To Prevent Mosquito Bites And Diseases At Home
If you live in New England, you’re probably not enthusiastic when the summer months come around and an influx of mosquitos begin terrorizing everyone in their path. However, with each passing year, they surely become more and more irritating. Nothing is more of a nuisance than the buzzing around your [...]
Dead Areas In Your Lawn? It May Actually Be Brown Patch Disease
Nothing is more worrisome than discovering that your lush lawn is suddenly dead and dry! But what if these seemingly “dead” patches are not dead after all? Early summer is the peak time for many types of fungi to flourish in your yard. Even if you are consistent in your [...]
How To Get Rid Of Mushrooms In Your Lawn
If mushrooms have invaded your lawn, don’t panic! As much as an eyesore as they may be, the appearance of mushrooms isn't a sign of bad lawn health. In fact, it means that your soil is dense with organic matter such as last autumn’s unraked leaves. These fungi are performing [...]
How To Water Your Lawn Each Week With Minimal Effort
How much should I water my lawn, and how do I choose the best irrigation methods to begin with? While there are several factors that determine how much you need to manually water your lawn each week, watering can actually be a simple task. In fact, many expert lawn owners [...]
6 Foolproof Steps To Get Rid Of Crabgrass Once And For All
Have you ever noticed a spider-like weed throughout your yard? This may be crabgrass, a tough-as-nails weed that invades homeowner’s luscious lawns. It’s rough to the touch and resistant to force such as uprooting and lawnmowers. While there are many identifying factors for crabgrass, the most obvious is that it [...]
How To Identify, Treat and Prevent Road Salt Damage To Your Lawn
If you live in areas with frigid temperatures and harsh winter storms, you understand just how much road salt is a lifesaver. When trucks spread this salt among roads, it prevents ice from forming and increases traction on the pavement thus reducing car accidents. However, when the snow melts it [...]
Moles vs Voles. What’s The Difference?
Moles vs Voles. What’s The Difference? Have you ever discovered mounds of dirt scattered among your yard, as if an animal has dug up your turf? Have you ever uncovered gnaw marks along shrubbery roots? If so, you may be dealing with a lawn-damaging pest. Tunnels throughout your landscaping are [...]