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If this winter were a movie, its title would be The Winter That Wasn’t.  El Niño had its moment this year, leaving yards across the Twin Cities without their usual blanket of snow. This has left many homeowners with questions: Will the unseasonably warm winter offer us the chance to get a jump on...

Skiing, sledding, snowmobiling – all of our favorite ways to get around in the winter. Unfortunately, we don’t get to hit the hills and trails everyday. We have work, school, practices and recitals to get to – all as we trudge through the snow. The need to stay on the move begs the question –...

Tree trimming is an essential step in maintaining your garden’s aesthetic appeal while also ensuring the health of your trees. A well-manicured tree not only enhances the overall appearance of your yard but also helps to increase your property’s value. Here are three key ways tree trimming...

Being able to enjoy your yard year round means reducing the risks brought with shutting yourself inside. But when the weather outside has long been frosty, that can be so exhausting. From snow removal and worrying about a snow plow service to protecting your home and having to look into ice dam removal...

As the calendar turns to fall, we are winding down on heavy-duty yard care and preparing to put our grass to sleep for the winter. Looking around your yard, you may feel exhausted from a summer’s worth of mowing, weeding, trimming and planting. Is there a way to make lawn care and landscaping easier? ...

Summer is in full swing, and we have all been working hard to make our lawns look their absolute best. At the top of everyone’s lawn maintenance? Mowing. It only makes sense as that is the most regular maintenance you will need to do for your lawn over the warmer months.  But even the most […]

Putting pride in your lawn is a shared feeling by homeowners everywhere. After all, your lawn care and landscaping are some of the first things that people notice. Improving your home’s curb appeal by beginning a new landscaping project is a great summer idea. Whether you are preparing to sell your...

Summertime is in full swing here in Minnesota. Boats are out on the lakes, burgers are on the grill and the grass… well it never stops growing, does it? Not only that, but many of us are particular about how our lawn looks. Are you a weekly or biweekly mower? Do you change directions with […]

Your house is a home. Well, obviously you knew that. But your house — and your lawn — is home to more than just you and your family; you are part of a larger ecosystem, with bees, birds, squirrels, bugs, and other critters living everywhere around you! Growing a biodiverse lawn is a noble cause […]