Published on Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Emerald ash borers are tiny pests that can cause extensive damage to your ash trees if left to their own devices. In the Des Moines, IA area, they're most active in the summer, and their larvae can cause significant damage as they feed beneath the bark of your tree. The best way to stop an infestation is to administer a trunk injection to eliminate the larvae burrowed beneath your tree bark. You should hire professionals to apply treatments not only because they have products...
Published on Monday, August 22, 2022
Lawn diseases are an ever-prevalent threat here in Des Moines, IA, that you need to be on the lookout for throughout the year. Many of these diseases may only seem to affect small areas at first, but if left to their own devices, they threaten your entire lawn's health as they continue to spread. Some of the common diseases to look out for in Des Moines throughout the year are summer patch, brown patch, snow mold, necrotic ring spot, and Ascochyta leaf blight. By knowing how to identify...
Published on Thursday, August 18, 2022
Necrotic ring spot, also known as frog eye because of the unique pattern it creates on your lawn, is a harmful lawn disease that affects the cool-season grasses in Iowa during the fall season. This disease appears as circular rings of dead grass and attacks the roots of your lawn, making it particularly destructive, and if it's on your lawn, you should treat it immediately. However, the symptoms could look similar to drought or other diseases, so you should hire a professional to...
Published on Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Flea and tick season has arrived in Des Moines, Iowa! That means it's time to be on the lookout for them when you're in your yard. Fleas and ticks tend to prefer the warmer weather, which means you'll find that they're most active from the spring through the summer. To protect your property from fleas and ticks, you'll need to apply multiple treatments every five to six weeks throughout the flea and tick season. However, this can be difficult to remember, especially when...
Published on Thursday, August 11, 2022
Your irrigation system is designed to keep your lawn hydrated. This is especially important during the summer months in Iowa when your lawn will have to deal with the heat. To ensure it is always operating as efficiently as possible, you should schedule routine irrigation maintenance throughout the year. After all, you want to make sure your system is optimized to use just enough water to keep your lawn hydrated so you're not wasting water. Irrigation maintenance also includes...
Published on Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Have you walked out onto your lawn and noticed a lot of mosquitoes buzzing around your property? That means mosquito season has kicked off in Iowa, which is your cue to invest in mosquito control treatments. While you may be considering trying to take care of your mosquito problem yourself, it's much more effective to hire a professional pest control company instead. For one, professionals will know what areas to target and have the right tools and products to keep mosquitos off...
Published on Wednesday, August 03, 2022
If you notice any signs of a lawn disease on your turf, it's understandable to want to try and treat it yourself. Well, we're here to tell you that you should call the pros instead! There are many types of lawn diseases that can affect lawns in Iowa, and knowing which one is afflicting your turf can be difficult. Many of these diseases share the same symptoms, so leave it to a professional's trained eye to identify the problem for you instead. A professional lawn care...
Published on Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Moles and voles are two common lawn pests that can be found here in Iowa. Though their names are similar, they are actually quite different. Moles are small mammals with large claws that will burrow under your lawn to hunt for grubs and other insects underground. As they search for food, they'll end up damaging the root system of your turf. Voles, on the other hand, are small rodents that create shallow runways on your lawn as they feed on the roots of your grass and plants....
Published on Monday, July 18, 2022
First impressions are everything when it comes to selling your home in Iowa, and you can influence potential buyers' opinions based solely on the state of your landscape. You can accomplish a pristine exterior with a little TLC: you should add or refresh the ground coverings in your landscape beds, plant colorful flowers in your landscape beds, clean up your water features, trim your plants and edge your landscape beds, and invest in lawn care and maintenance services. Your...
Published on Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Summer is an extra challenging time for lawns, especially here in Iowa where cool-season grasses are prevalent. You’ll need to give your lawn extra care and attention to ensure it survives the summer heat stress. There are certain signs you should look out for, like discoloring, to see if your grass is buckling under the pressure of the heat. If you do notice any signs of heat stress, then there’s no need to worry! You can reverse the effects of summer heat stress by...
