Archive for May 2017
What is IPM?
Jake Louwsma CLP | Sales and Marketing Manager
Posted 05/30/2017
Have you ever heard the term “IPM” in the context of landscape maintenance and wondered what it means? IPM is a term that’s thrown around quite a bit but isn’t often defined; leaving people confused, and sometimes too self-conscious to ask what it means. By the end of this blog post, you should have a basic idea of what is meant by the term “IPM”.
Cover Photo, Horticulture Services
Read MoreWhy Proper Turf Fertilization is Necessary
Catherine Nickelson | Horticulturist | Arborist
Posted 05/09/2017
Turfgrasses are one of the most populous plants used in our landscape and they are forced to grow on some of the worst situations. High demands are placed on these energetic plants that make up the carpet of our lawns. These tough grasses are required to hold a rich green color spring through fall. They must stand up to foot and vehicle traffic like no other plant. We ask them to be soft on our children’s bare feet and durable against our pets’ claws. We require all of this be accomplished on top of nutrient poor, stripped, and compacted urban soils.
Cover Photo, Horticulture Services
Read MoreSeasonal Color Through Spring Bulbs, Annual Flowers and Winter Greens for Your Landscape All Year Round
Jeff Farrington | Account Manager
Posted 05/03/2017
Many people who call Minnesota and the Upper Midwest home believe that having color in the garden is only a summer possibility. There are many things you can do to brighten up your living spaces all year.
Cover Photo, Horticulture Services
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