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How Often Should You Apply Pre- & Post-Emergent Weed Control Treatments?

How Often Should You Apply Pre- & Post-Emergent Weed Control Treatments?

If you've had to deal with weeds overtaking your property in the past, you know just how much of a problem they can be. Weeds are not only unattractive and can drag down your curb appeal, but they also steal nutrients and resources from grass and plants. The two main ways to deal with weeds are by using pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergent weed control treatments are designed to prevent weeds from sprouting and post-emergent weed control is designed to...
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Core Aeration & Overseeding - The Perfect Combination!

Core Aeration & Overseeding - The Perfect Combination!

Achieving a healthy and vibrant lawn in Indiana is no easy task and it will take a lot of work to accomplish. Two services that work together to help you achieve such a lawn are core aeration and overseeding. Core aeration is the process of loosening compacted soil to make it easier for nutrients to reach the roots of your grass. Overseeding is the process of spreading seeds across your lawn to fill in bare or patchy areas and to increase the density of your turf. These two services...
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Always Hire a Professional for Mosquito Control Treatments

Always Hire a Professional for Mosquito Control Treatments

Having a property that is infested with mosquitoes can be a real bummer as they can force you inside when you would rather be spending time outdoors. In Indiana, mosquito season starts in the spring and lasts all the way through the fall season, so you'll need to do something about your mosquito problem if you want to enjoy your outdoor areas in peace during those seasons. To eliminate mosquitoes on your property, you should hire professionals to apply mosquito control treatments....
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Here's Why It's Best to Hire a Professional for Your Irrigation Spring Startup

Here's Why It's Best to Hire a Professional for Your Irrigation Spring Startup

When it comes to your business, you know how important it is to not cut corners – so don't do it with your irrigation startup, either! Come spring, your irrigation system will need to be reactivated so it can get back to work. Be sure to hire a professional to do this, as they'll know what to look out for in terms of damaged parts, potentially saving you money in the long run. They'll also thoroughly check your irrigation zones to ensure they're properly calibrated for the ...
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Prep the Plants in Your Landscape Beds for Summer With These Spring Tasks

Prep the Plants in Your Landscape Beds for Summer With These Spring Tasks

Are you looking for ways to prepare your landscape bed plants for the upcoming summer season here in Indiana? If so, here are a few things you can do in the spring to get your plants ready for the warmer months. Trimming and pruning your plants is a great way to keep them healthy and beautifully manicured. Applying pre-emergent weed control in your landscape beds ensures that your plants won't have to compete with weeds for water and nutrients. Installing mulch provides multiple...
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Your Spring Guide to Helping Your Lawn Emerge From Its Winter Slumber

Your Spring Guide to Helping Your Lawn Emerge From Its Winter Slumber

Come spring in Indiana, your lawn will be aching to awaken from its winter slumber – but it could use some extra help to get there! To help your lawn break dormancy, schedule fertilization treatments to nourish your lawn with much-needed nutrients, restoring its resources from the winter and jumpstarting growth in spring. Another important factor is stamping down weeds before they become a problem with weed control treatments so that your lawn doesn't have to fight for essential ...
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How Often Should You Be Replenishing the Mulch in Your Landscape Beds?

How Often Should You Be Replenishing the Mulch in Your Landscape Beds?

Mulch is a great addition to any landscape bed. It provides numerous benefits that allow your landscaping plants to flourish. However, a common question when it comes to mulch management is how often you should replenish your mulch. The general rule of thumb is that mulch should be replenished annually. That's because mulch is composed of natural materials that decompose over time. As the mulch decomposes, it will bring down the curb appeal of your landscape beds and it won't be...
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3 Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Landscape Beds This Spring

3 Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Landscape Beds This Spring

There are easy ways to spruce up your landscape beds. The first is to plant spring annual flowers that will bring new color and interest to your property! Common varieties for Indiana are petunias, impatiens, begonias, and pansies. Second, replenishing the mulch will go a long way in making the beds look well-manicured and fresh. Third, adding edging around your landscape beds will create clean, sharp borders that clearly define the end of your lawn and the start of your flower beds. With ...
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Common Tree-Damaging Insects in Elkhart & What to Do About Them

Common Tree-Damaging Insects in Elkhart & What to Do About Them

There are a variety of insects that can invade your trees and cause a lot of expensive damage. However, if you live in Elkhart, Indiana, insects like bagworms, spider mites, silkworms, and scales are the ones you should keep a lookout for. These insects can severely damage the trees on your property and can even cause them to die if left untreated. If you notice signs that any of these pests are taking over your trees, your best option is to call your local landscaping company to apply curative ...
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Crabgrass - Your Lawn’s Worst Enemy!

Crabgrass - Your Lawn’s Worst Enemy!

In Indiana, crabgrass is an incredibly common weed that can be quite difficult to treat. As the weather begins to warm up, you may find yourself face-to-face with this invader, slowly claiming your lawn as its territory. The best way to handle crabgrass is to deal with it before it emerges by using a pre-emergent treatment. The pre-emergent treatment targets this nuisance before it has a chance to sprout and infest your lawn. But if you find yourself facing crabgrass this season, you do...
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