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Protect Trees and Shrubs in Winter

Protect Your Trees and Shrubs this Winter

Determine Which Plants to Help and How

Winter weather can be harsh on many living things, even plants that should thrive outside. But there are ways you can help protect your trees and shrubs in winter so they can bounce back beautifully in spring.  Read more

Integrated Pest Management

What’s Integrated Pest Management?

Why it’s Your Best Defense Strategy

No one wants to deal with pests. But once bugs and other critters make their presence known, one pest control option may not be enough to stop them. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a multi-step process in helping to make sure you don't have to deal with pests. And if you do, its methods help ensure they cause limited damage to you and your property. Read more

Treating Winter Lawn Pests

5 Common Midwest Winter Lawn Pests

When to Treat them Effectively

The cold weather may kill off certain insects, but it also drives others deeper underground where they can still damage a dormant lawn. Learn which creatures are creating havoc and how treating winter lawn pests can help keep your lawn healthy through the season and ready to bounce back in spring. Read more

Winter Lawn Tips

5 Ways to Keep Your Lawn Healthy this Winter

So it Bounces Back Beautifully in the Spring

Now that the weather is cooler and winter is right around the corner, your grass is in the process of going dormant. Just because the grass isn't actively growing doesn't mean it's not prone to problems. Learn how to help keep your lawn healthy over the winter so it wakes up on the right side of spring. Read more

Dollar Spot Lawn Disease

Disease Spotlight: Dollar Spot

Signs, Causes, and Management Options

The changing seasons can trigger wild fluctuations in temperature. Learn about what conditions lead to lawn disease like dollar spot, how to spot it in your lawn, and what to do if you find it. Read more

Brown Patch Disease

Disease Spotlight: Brown Patch

How it Differs from Dead and Dormant Grass

If you notice your lawn is looking a little patchy and brown, it could be signs of dormancy, disease, or dead grass. Learn how to tell the difference and what to do in each situation. Read more