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Earlier, we have talked about lawn and landscape preparations for the months to come. As we said, pest control is a major task you need to keep in mind this time of year, as pests are quite active and destructive. However, we all know that one size does not fit all. The same pest control principles you apply to your lawn may not work at all for your vegetable garden for instance. Moreover, when it comes to landscaping, your trees and shrubs need special attention, and you should focus on them separately. Today, our pest control Rockton IL specialists are here to offer you some preventative and sustainable methods of pest control of trees this season.

Early fall is a glorious time to be alive and enjoy the new colors and scents taking over your property. Nevertheless, this season does not come only with surreal shades of yellow, gold, red, and green; it also requires plenty of attention on your part as you need to prep the lawn and landscape for the season to come. Veteran homeowners know they have to roll up their sleeves and start working. Beginners need a friendly and quick reminder of what they need to consider starting this month, as some things need their undivided attention. Let us see our lawn care DeKalb IL specialists’ guide on early fall preparations for beginners.

Nothing compares with a fresh layer of organic fertilizer to boost your lawn’s and garden’s health, strength and crops. A thin layer of nutritious compost spread on your lawn – not too thick as you don’t want to smother the grass blades – does wonders to it, especially in summer:

• it will keep the soil nourished;
• it will activate the beneficial bacterial activity in the soil, thus promoting the green, lush growth of your turf;
• it promotes new growth of grass in those brown, dry, thin, unhealthy spots on your lawn.

Moreover, a fresh layer of compost boosts your vegetable crops and adds a plus of health to your landscape. For all these reasons, our lawn care Sycamore IL experts are here to tell you how to make compost on a small scale in your back yard.

Caring for your lawn and landscape in summer is not the easiest feat. Besides watering, mowing, or weeding, you also have to keep an eye on pests. In the hot season insect activity is common and often it isn’t a reason for you to worry too much. However, we all know that some plant pests can damage your grasses, flowers, trees, and vegetables. To add insult to injury, many such pests infiltrate your home and can become a genuine danger. When it comes to organic lawn care and gardening, planting companion plants to deter pests is not a new idea. Some scented herbs and flowers manage to keep pests at bay – at least until you get to call some specialists to assess the situation. Today, our lawn care Roscoe, IL specialists have some tips and tricks on how to better manage pests with the help of herbs and flowers.

In case you didn’t know, marigolds were very close to being named the official floral emblem of the United States. It didn’t happen, but one thing is for sure: the state of Illinois still celebrates marigolds every year with pride and passion. It is rather unlikely that you don’t have marigolds added to your lawn and landscape yet, but if you don’t, we have good news for you: our lawn care Genoa IL specialists decided today to offer you a quick guide on planting and caring for marigolds, as these amazing flowers are something to be happy about.

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When it comes to organic and mindful lawn care, the use of Epsom Salt is among the first things gardeners think about. This organic mineral is available in drugstores and supermarkets and is commonly used as bath salt and home remedy. However, gardeners swear by its benefits as a fertilizer and soil amendment. We have talked about Epsom Salt before, focusing on your flowers and vegetable gardens. Today, our lawn care Belvidere IL specialists want to offer you a quick guide on using Epsom Salt throughout the summer as a lawn care and gardening aid.

Last time we met, our lawn care Sycamore, IL experts have recommended you five types of organic mulches to use on your property. Today, their lawn care Sycamore, IL experts want to present you with five inorganic mulches you may want to consider for your lawns and landscapes. Inorganic mulches come with their own set of benefits and some flaws, but in order to make a good choice, you need to know about all their pros, cons, advantages and weaknesses.

The warm season is a few weeks away and of course you can hardly wait to begin your yearly lawn care and gardening activities. Caring for your shrubs is an important part of all lawn maintenance programs – and this care should also include early inspections in the search for signs of diseases. Before engaging in lawn care, landscaping and gardening, take a walk and get a closer look at all your shrubs, small trees, ornamentals, hedges and bushes to see if they don’t need specific treatment. Today, our lawn care DeKalb, IL experts want to offer you a crash course on the three most common shrub diseases.

All green industry specialists, horticulture experts and eco-concerned pros love organic mulch for the same reason: it naturally fertilizes the soil by decomposing and infiltrating deep to the roots’ area, it keeps moisture in and heat out, it acts as a barrier against weeds and it looks naturally beautiful in the landscape. However, one particular question has been troubling homeowners for quite some time now: if organic mulch is meant to be moist and preserves moisture, isn’t it an inherent source of pest development since we all know pests thrive in moisture? How much mulch is too much mulch? How should we consider mulch applications so it does its wonders without becoming a veritable source of pest infestations? Such issues are going to be tackled by our lawn care Rockton IL specialists as follows.

Speaking about trends and perspectives on lawn care and landscaping this year, our readers asked us more about naturescaping as both a landscaping trend and an environmentally friendly approach to lawn care. Our lawn care Genoa IL specialists decided today to offer you a quick guide on native ornamental grasses to use this year to revamp the looks of your property and cut down some costs. In case you need more details, naturescaping is a lawn care approach focused on the planting of native, local species of grasses and plants.

A snowy winter is children’s dream came true and their parents’ nightmare – especially if they have to walk or drive every day. Snow during the winter holidays can warm up everybody and transport them into a fantasy land, but once reality strikes, there is no going back. Winter means de-icing, shoveling, house maintenance, bills, extra safety measures, careless drivers and so on. Well, the best part of winter is that your lawn and garden have the time of their life during the cold season. Our lawn care DeKalb, IL specialists are here today to tell you that you should be happy that your turf gets an average of 10 inches of snow each year. Why? Let’s see the major benefits of snow for your garden!

Now that we all started a new year, it is time to work on those resolutions we made not so long ago. If revamping and remodeling of your property lawn and landscape happens to be on your New Year’s resolutions list, then you are in luck! As you contemplate your winter landscape, you can start browsing through magazines and catalogues to see what is new in lawn care and landscaping and what bright and brilliant ideas you can adapt to your own personal patch of Paradise. Our lawn care Belvidere, IL specialists are here to give you a helping hand. They have identified five major trending approaches to lawn care and landscaping that will dominate 2017 and help you achieve a more sustainable, healthy and thriving outdoor space.

Fall is an amazing season to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, to make delicious jams, fruit cakes and pies and tantalize your family and guests with amazing dishes containing seasonal sweet produce. But while your kitchen gets enveloped in scents and fragrances, your fruit trees outside the house risk to be a bit neglected if not treated properly. Today, our lawn care Belvidere, IL experts want to give you a quick to-do list concerning fruit trees care and maintenance during mid fall.

Can one truly engage in lawn care and property maintenance activities in mid-fall? As temperatures cool down, is there really any lawn care and landscaping left to do? Our lawn care Roscoe, IL specialists say there is no better time than this to finish up some activities left from last month and some preparations to make for the cold season to come. So let’s see together today some such activities that are quite mandatory and which will ensure you a healthy lawn and landscape next spring.

One might argue that fall is THE season to enjoy when it comes to lawn care and landscaping, as autumn is a painter and an architect. It covers your property in bright, outstanding and surreal colors, making everything look like picture-perfect magazine covers. But since we spoke about early fall lawn care preparations, we have to address the landscaping issue as well – there are a few simple, cheap and effortless activities you can implement to create a magic kingdom on your property and turn it into a veritable patch of Heaven. Today, our lawn care Roscoe, IL specialists joined hands with their landscaping Genoa, IL counterparts and offer you a quick list of things to be done to spice up your landscape this fall.

While the temperatures are still warm and nature dressed up in the most brilliant bright colors, this doesn’t mean you just have to sit back and relax all day long. Of course, this is the best time to enjoy all the fall colors, scents and hums with a cup of tea or an evening cocktail with friends – but if you want your lawn and landscape to thrive next spring even more gloriously, there are some important early fall tasks you shouldn’t avoid. Today, our lawn care Roscoe, IL experts are here to offer you a quick list of activities and some tips to consider to prepare your property for the cold season.

Summer comes with plenty of benefits, especially for homeowners loving to spend their free time outdoors. Nothing compares to quiet afternoons on the deck sipping cold lemonades, late night garden cocktail parties and dinners or fun barbecue Sundays. But a lush, green and healthy landscape needs all the care in the world – especially in summer. Your lush corner of paradise is constantly threatened by heat, scorching sunlight, dehydration, pests, and weeds and so on. Today our lawn care Rockton, IL specialists want to offer you a quick guide on summer mulching. If you are a seasoned gardener, you already know many of its benefits. But if you are a beginner, this is what you should know.

In the current global warming environment, extreme heat is and sudden heat waves are not uncommon. As a responsible homeowner, you surely know how to care for your lawn and turf in summer – but how do you handle extreme weather conditions? Draught and extended periods of heat can lead to catastrophic lawn damages and frequent watering is, unfortunately, not enough to keep the turf sparkling green, resilient and healthy. Our lawn care Genoa, IL experts, together with their landscaping Roscoe, IL colleagues are here today to share a few tips and pieces of advice on how to deal with extreme heat when it comes to lawn maintenance.

As you probably know by now, using weed killers and chemical weed control substances during summer is a danger for the soil and the plants’ roots. If you happen to cultivate vegetables and fruit trees, the issue gets even more troubling, as chemical weed killers also impact the crops. But there have to be some ways to keep weeds at bay in a more natural, organic and safe manner. We asked our lawn care DeKalb, IL pros to share some tips with you on summer weed control – after all, if during the other seasons things are pretty clear and simple, the presence of extreme heat makes weed control a lot more difficult. So let’s see what our specialists have to say!

Not so long ago, some of our experts talked about the proper placing and integration of fragrant flowers, plants and bushes in the overall landscape of a property. Today we will take a closer look at roses – majestic plants that offer endless joy with their hypnotizing scents and vivid lush colors. But it is not that easy to grow roses and offer them the best conditions for thriving. These plants need constant care, no matter their type: watering, pruning, feeding, pest control, weeding and so on. If you are a seasoned roses’ cultivator then you know the full drill. Those who are still learning their ways into the delightful art of rose growing might need, however, a few tips. Today we have our lawn care Sycamore, IL specialists and our landscaping Genoa, IL experts to give you a quick guide on rose maintenance over the summer.

If you don’t cultivate fragrant flowers, herbs, shrubs or vines, it is time to plant some quickly, as they make important additions to any property no matter how large or small. There is nothing better than enjoying a lush and thriving landscape that welcomes you with its tantalizing natural scents. Introducing and blending perfume and aroma into your overall landscape should be one of your priorities this year. Luckily for everybody, our landscaping Belvidere, IL specialists have a few tips and tricks on how to choose fragrant flowers, plants, trees and vines and how to plant them in order to create the perfect patch of paradise.

Perennials are some of the best plants you can own on your property as they can offer a never-ending exhibition of color, scent, contrast and depth. Whether you are fond of scented perennials or you just enjoy their lush green foliage, you should take care of them properly. Flowery perennials can be pushed into blossoming again after they faded away during summer, but there are other tips and tricks related to their proper maintenance you should know about. Today we asked our lawn care Roscoe, IL experts to offer you eight tips on how to make the best out of the cultivated perennials on your property.

Not so long ago, we told you to have patience and don’t begin spring lawn care activities just yet, but be prepared for them. Now it is time to get the gardening and landscaping tools out, as summer is a few days away and you need to get your property in shape to give it a proper welcome. Today, our lawn care DeKalb, IL specialists want to give you a heads up and a friendly reminder on the most important early summer lawn care activities you should consider.

Who doesn’t love a lush and colorful flower garden, house front or back yard? The multitudes of nuances, the vibrant undertones, the bold contrasts of nature are a delight to the eye and the heart. But so it happens that many gardeners of today forget about fragrant flowers, herbs and shrubs, as they are more focused on color schemes, designs, creating flower beds, pots, borders and yards instead of fragrance. But a flower garden should also be a symphony of scents, not only colors, so this is why today our lawn care Geno, IL experts decided to share some of their knowledge.

We have talked about in the past about organic gardening, its principles and its benefits for healthy and bountiful lawns and gardens. Besides Epsom Salt, our readers wanted to know about more home-made organic fertilizers they could use to boost their crops and turn their lawns into sustainable and thriving patches of Paradise. Our lawn care Cherry Valley, IL experts put together a list of five around the house spring fertilizers to help you boost your lawns’ and gardens’ health and development.

Spring has arrived, and summer will soon follow, so you are probably busy working on your lawn and garden and preparing it to grow green, lush and plentiful. One of the major issues in lawn care is watering – as water is a precious resource and it needs to be carefully traded. Moreover, overwatering a lawn may lead to lawn damages and vulnerabilities in the face of disease and pests. Today, our lawn care Belvidere IL experts share a few major rules, tips, and tricks on lawn watering that will not only save you water, but also money. After all, who doesn’t want to have smaller bills?

It’s the season to be jolly! Not because winter is coming, but because spring seems to be here! Property owners have been waiting for this moment for months in a row, impatient to go outside, enjoy some sun rays, breathe the warm air and start gardening. After all, what’s better than imagining your thriving lush lawn blooming in spring and offering its best during summer? Our lawn care Belvidere, IL specialists, however, warn you that you should have some patience and not burst out the door lawn mower buzzing and weed chemical treatments pouring. They advise you on being patient and cautious and not accidentally harm the soil and the vegetation. This is today’s lawn care Belvidere, IL pros’ guide on patience.

Our lawn care Sycamore, IL experts noticed an interesting trend: many residents assess their properties in spring, paying a lot of attention to the soil, thatch, snow mold, fungi, root systems and so on, but few analyze the trees. These pillars of nature are oftentimes taken for granted, being considered resilient to almost all weather conditions and extreme phenomena, pests, weeds, disease and so on. But trees do suffer in winter and they do take a lot of damage over the years. So today we are going to speak about how to treat your trees right and assess their health in spring.

Spring is the best season for landscape and lawn upgrading and revamping. If you feel the need to add some new colors, textures, contrasts and depths to your property, it’s time to call in your landscaping and lawn care Poplar Grove, IL specialists to recommend you the best and most efficient ways to spice up your property’s looks. A gorgeous lawn and front house space can be achieved easily by adding color – the landscaping element which makes the difference between a magazine cover-worthy property and a mundane one. Today, our lawn care and landscaping Poplar Grove, IL experts have gathered to tell you how you can bring more color to your lawn and gardens.

The preservation of water resources and the scarcity of water on a global level is an environmental problem we just can’t avoid talking about anymore. Latest statistics confirmed that around 1/3 of the total U.S. residential water was consumed for irrigation purposes. Across the country, some states already face the negative effects of water scarcity. Thus, the issue of turf watering has been discussed among lawn care specialists, horticulturists, environmentalists and even landscape designers. Today we have some of our best lawn care Cherry Valley IL experts to present us with three water-saving alternatives to the traditional turf-based lawns and properties. Are you willing to replace the turf with something else? Some homeowners already did. Let’s see what they came up with.

If you skipped fall overseeding, early spring is the second-best time to turn your lawn into a thick carpet of strong, thriving grass. Arguably, the best time for overseeding is September, but our lawn care DeKalb IL specialists are here to assure you that, if done right, spring overseeding can be equally efficient. All you need to keep in mind is that this seasonal activity should be done as early as possible, so the seedlings have enough time to germinate and establish strong roots until summer heat settles in. We have gathered a few lawn care DeKalb IL specialists and landscaping Sycamore IL experts to offer you a few pieces of advice on spring overseeding and its correct implementation.

Do you want a gorgeous landscape this year, to turn your property into a veritable work of art? Say no more! Our lawn care Sherman, IL specialists are here to tell you about five flowers and plants which can completely revamp your landscape’s looks. The easiest way to achieve a sumptuous landscape makeover is to plant new flowers and shrubs. All you need to do is ask your local landscaping Sherman, IL specialists to design you a landscape to include the new flower additions, build you new flower beds and create beautiful rows or patches of colored scented miracles. Today, together with their landscaping Genoa, IL colleagues, they came up with a list of five gorgeous perennials which can make your property sparkle and buzz with life!

Not so long ago, we talked about sustainable gardening and landscaping, emphasizing on the concept of functionality. Growing your own vegetables, fruits, and edible plants is certainly not a new idea, but is an increasingly popular one. Modern homeowners found a place in their chic and lush decorative landscapes even for small veggie gardens. Some made a step forward and started to grow scented herbs for the kitchen or medicinal herbs for home remedies. Lawn care Roscoe, IL specialists have a few tips on how to grow truly sustainable gardens, focusing on five herbs which play a double role: they have medicinal properties AND make awesome spices in the kitchen.

Epsom Salt (hydrated magnesium sulfate) is a natural mineral originating from Epson, United Kingdom. Today, many people have Epsom Salt around the house, as it is a natural home remedy. In the last years, gardeners and lawn care specialists started recommending Epsom Salt as a great organic companion for the garden as well. It is considered one of the best natural fertilizers one can have around the house, as it provides the necessary magnesium to the soil and plants. Moreover, it is used to increase nutrient absorption, counter transplant shock and improve seed germination. Today, lawn care Genoa, IL experts decided to take a closer look at the Epsom Salt and reveal four concrete benefits is has in the garden.

Winter is here already and even if it didn’t strike with all its might, you need to be prepared for the worst. The cold season affects your lawn, garden, and overall landscape in a severe manner, as rain and snow, frost, strong, and cold winds have a devastating impact on the soil, plants’ roots and seeds. Lawn care Genoa, IL experts identified a series of common mistakes homeowners make while preparing their lawns and gardens for the winter. In order to avoid making them in the future, let’s see what you should do to protect your garden from the winter problems.

Not so long ago, we have talked about sustainable landscape design projects, useful to those building their own home. While landscaping plans should be left to the experts, this doesn’t mean you don’t have to know a thing or two about landscaping core elements and principles. If you just moved to a new house and want to completely make-over the existing landscape, or fix it in case it is unattractive, there are some design elements you should be aware of. Today, a handful of landscaping DeKalb experts gathered together to share with you the main five landscaping core elements you need to have an idea about.

People building their own homes on their own properties have the chance to get exactly what they want and how they want it from the very beginning. The architect makes sure the house design fits the owner’s needs and wishes, while the outdoor designer ensures that everything follows a general theme and all elements blend in perfectly in the overall plan. No mistakes, no redesign projects.

All homeowners in Genoa, IL have a very soft spot for their lawns, front yards and gardens. Many of them also have a quite developed green thumb as well. A walk in the residential area of Genoa is a true aesthetic experience, as the unadvised traveler might feel he walks the paths of paradise itself. Beautiful homes surrounded by sparkling green lush landscapes, tasteful hardscapes, well-manicured turfs, and a general atmosphere of tranquil joy seems to fill up the air. But such perfect outdoor designs don’t come cheap or effortless and the lawn care Genoa, IL experts are the first to confirm that. What are the benefits of investing in professional lawn care companies?

A luxuriant healthy lawn needs proper care and a lot of attention, Loves Park IL specialists say. This care however, implies a generous budget, time, hard work, knowledge, skills and passion. But making lawn care mistakes can ruin all your results and decrease your property’s curb appeal. Let’s see the most frequent top ten mistakes in lawn management the lawn care Loves Park, IL experts identified.

Talking about sustainability, many lawn care Sycamore, IL experts, together with other landscape professionals in the area, consider that functional landscapes represent an emerging trend everybody should consider. If you are passionate about lawn care and gardening news and best practices, then you know that First Lady Michelle Obama promotes “kitchen gardens” as an easy mean to achieve a more sustainable living, as your outdoor landscape can also yield food, not only be a pretty face. In other words, why just have a lush, thriving lawn for aesthetic purposes only, when you can benefit from fresh vegetables, spices and herbs?

You’ve heard about sustainability for quite some time now, especially when it comes to taking protective measures for the environment, or finding alternative, renewable sources of energy. It shouldn’t be any different in lawn care Rockton, IL specialists consider, as tending to a lawn and garden has beneficial effects on the environment. Moreover, lawns and gardens represent miniature ecosystems in and out of themselves, this is why lawn care and lawn maintenance should follow a set of best practices and rules to increase sustainability.

Is there such a thing as a damaged or dead lawn? Unfortunately, there is, and it is not a rare occurrence. Lawn care DeKalb, IL professionals have to deal quite often with these unfortunate situations, as there are many things which can damage a lawn, or, in the worst case scenario, kill it altogether. It is important, lawn care DeKalb, IL experts say, to recognize the first signs of a damaged lawn and know about the causes which led to this. Moreover, there are a few intensive lawn care solutions to be implemented, from situation to situation. Today, lawn care DeKalb, IL pros and other lawn maintenance Roscoe, IL experts share their knowledge with you.

A lush, healthy outdoor landscape is not easy feat, especially since it needs proper, consistent, frequent and sustainable maintenance, which in turn needs time and a generous budget. Lawn maintenance Genoa, IL experts advise locals to take lawn care seriously, as a poorly tended lawn and garden negatively affects the property’s curb appeal. Even worse than that, poorly managed lawns and gardens are accidents waiting to happen, as they attract pests, plant disease and infestations, threatening the health of the family living on the property.

All homeowners wait for spring to arrive to start working on their lawns and gardens, as they can’t wait to have their properties bloom, thrive and turn into lush healthy corners of Heaven. Some may have some innovative ideas related to their landscape and many already made plans to improve and upgrade the beauty and functionality of their lawns and gardens. But lawn care Cherry Valley, IL experts recommend people to not rush down things and consider the following spring lawn care principles in order to achieve the best results.

It is a popular trend nowadays to create more eco-friendly yards. Our lawn care Rockford, IL professionals fully support such initiatives and are happy to share with you a few practices on how to easily maintain an environmental friendly property. During the warm season, we all love spending more time outside, so why don’t we make more out of it? Putting into practice the following strategies not only is great exercise, but also a method to save some money otherwise targeted for lawn care services.

Forget about significant investments of both time and money required for your lawn maintenance. With this top tips in lawn care Loves Park, IL pros share, you will be able to improve and maintain the curb appeal of your property and enjoy savings at the same time. Take a look at these easy to perform tasks that will make your yard and garden look fabulous all season long.

Let’s face it, lawn maintenance is time and effort consuming. And sometimes we are so stressed out due to our daily responsibilities that we do not even know with what to start when it comes to lawn mowing and fertilizing. That is why lawn care Genoa, IL experts have shared with us some of their insights gained throughout years of experience.

Every now and then we take a look at our lawns and think about how beautiful they are. But what lawn care DeKalb, IL experts tell us it that the lawn’s benefits extend more than we think. They can positively impact our health and even our pockets. Everybody heard about “zen gardens”, what if we tell you everybody can have one right in front of the house, for less money than you imagine?

When having to undergo lawn maintenance, time can really represent a challenge. Often time-consuming, lawn care is one of those tasks that is best not rushed. In order to keep the greenery lush and healthy lawn care Cherry Valley, IL experts advise us to carefully plan ahead. Otherwise we can inflict more damage to the grass and surrounding plants and shrubs than we thought.

For any given property a well maintained lawn will not only beautify it, but also increase its overall value. However a properly pedicured lawn means to put a lot of time and effort in it. By applying these lawn care Belvidere, IL tips residents will experience a much easier time in taking care of these patches of green.

Around the web, there are countless articles containing lawn care and landscaping advice. However, if you are aiming to achieve some exquisite, complex results, you may want to leave this assignment to professionals.

By hiring experts who have the skill and expertise in lawn care, Rockford, IL residents can bring their gardening ideas to life without having to worry about technical aeration, irrigation, or composition of the soil.

As visual pleasing as it may be, a beautiful lawn needs quite an investment, whether we’re talking about time, effort, or expertise. Such aspects are best dealt with by lawn care companies that can provide the complete range of professional services.

Typically, some specific places or neighborhoods may unofficially require a certain quality and appearance of the landscape in order to keep up with the general picture. These places may require more attention to detail and specifications regarding lawn care. Rockford, IL, for instance, is considered such a place, where the condition and aesthetics of the properties are of utmost importance.