Do you get “green-eyed” when you view the perfectly cut stripes on a soccer field or ballpark? If alternating lines, checkerboards and diamond patterns would convert your lawn into a personal field of dreams, you can — with extra work — cut the same patterns in your own home turf. […]
Minneapolis has had a particularly harsh winter this year, and if you’re not fond of that chill, you can’t wait for spring’s warm embrace. A lot of Minneapolis gardeners want to get back outside and tend to our gardens and flowers. Once the snow and ice thaw, these early spring […]
Most Minneapolis gardeners are familiar with the USDA’s hardiness zone map. It’s on the back of those seed packets that tell us when and what we should plant for a fruitful spring. Many gardeners rely on this information to figure out which plants, trees, and shrubs will survive a long […]
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? How about adding some greenery and other bright colors to your surrounding. We know houseplants brighten our mood by freshening up the air and getting rid of toxins. Luxury plants also brighten our home and increase its overall value. So bring […]
When spring hits the lawns of Minneapolis, MN, there’s some preparation you will need to do to acquire the lush green grass of summer. There’s usually a long list of tasks which to prepare you for summer fun in your yard. There’s the clean-up of debris from the long winter […]
Trying to figure out how to continue watering your lawn but not waste water in the mean time? Besides expensive water bills from watering the lawn in the summer, there are also water regulations that one must follow to avoid any type of penalty. There are a few ways to […]
How Aeration Can Improve Your Minneapolis Lawn Let’s play a game. Suck in some of that crisp Minneapolis air. Shut your mouth. Plug your nose. Let’s see how long you can hold your breath. I’ll wait right here… Photo: Flickr / Mike Liu Not very long, right? Closing up all the […]
Winter Lawn Care Tips for Minneapolis, MN Homeowners In the winter, Minneapolis (and its “twin,” St. Paul) is the coldest major metropolitan area in the U.S. In January, the average low is 8 degrees; the average high 24 degrees. The average yearly snowfall is 55 inches—more than double the average […]
Lawn mowing may not be rocket science, but there is a science to a great mow. Check our quick guide below for lawn care tips that will have you mowing like a pro in Minneapolis! Mowing like a pro Photo: Flickr / heipei Only cool-season grasses are able to live and […]
Don’t abandon lawn care during the fall! Fall is the best time of the year to fertilize your lawn and control weeds. Plus, if you put a little bit of work in during the fall then when spring rolls around you’ll be pleasantly surprised with a green, healthy lawn. Preparing […]