Published on Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Almost nothing is better than gathering with your friends and family around a warm fire pit during a chilly night in Iowa! If you're ready to start designing your dream fire pit, we're here to help you choose the perfect material. Because there are so many options, it can quickly get overwhelming and hard to know which material is the right choice; each one has its own pros and cons to think about. From stone to stucco to tile, there is a range of colors and styles to choose...
Published on Monday, November 29, 2021
In Iowa, when we're in the holiday spirit and enjoying our time with loved ones, the last thing we want to run into is an issue with our holiday lighting. To reduce the chances of an incident, we recommend using LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs. LED bulbs use less energy than incandescent bulbs, which means a lower energy bill for you! They're also much safer since they generate almost no heat, reducing the risk of causing a fire. To top it all off, LED bulbs last...
Published on Tuesday, November 09, 2021
Here in Des Moines, IA winter means months of freezing temperatures. If you own a property that features an outdoor fountain, this is when your fountain will be most vulnerable as exposing outdoor fountains to freezing temperatures can result in damage and costly repairs.
However, you can prevent freezing weather from damaging your outdoor fountain by winterizing it ahead of time. Outdoor fountain winterization consists of draining your fountain, cleaning the pump, cleaning the...
Published on Monday, October 11, 2021
Halloween isn't the only spooky thing lurking around this fall. Your turf may also be showing some pretty unsightly signs and might need professional lawn care to help it along. Your lawn can fine-tune some problems on its own with enough water and sunlight, but it will still need a boost from lawn care and maintenance services to help it remain nourished and fight off issues like disease or insect infestations. Services like leaf removal, fertilization, weed control, and several others are ...
Published on Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Winter in Iowa is on its way! As you prepare for the shorter days ahead, it's important to think about your family's safety as they walk around your property in the dark. Aside from consistent snow removal and salting your driveway, walkways, and entryways, it is important to make sure that these high-traffic areas are always lit up after the sun goes down.
Having the right landscape lighting is crucial for the winter season to help prevent tripping or slipping. Professional ...
Published on Sunday, September 26, 2021
Outdoor lights are anything but conventional - they don't have to just be for your porch! Instead, you can step outside the box. Custom landscape lighting can highlight your curb appeal by drawing focus to your landscape's most beautiful attractions. It will also allow for great outdoor entertainment, no matter the time of day!
Along with the aesthetics, landscape lighting can also keep you safe. Shed some light on your walkways so that you and your guests can clearly see the path...
Published on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Snow mold is a lawn disease common in Iowa and it is caused by two types of fungi that live in your soil throughout the year. When the temperatures drop and your lawn gets covered in snow, that's when the disease gets activated. Luckily, it is preventable. Strengthening your lawn through proper lawn care will help your lawn resist snow mold and remain healthy throughout its winter dormancy.
Lawn maintenance services like lawn mowing and debris removal will also help protect your lawn...
Published on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
As a property owner, you can probably resonate with how healthy plants and flowers can completely enhance the features of a landscape and boost its curb appeal. Whether you are looking to add an explosion of natural color or cultivate a cool, relaxed aesthetic with your plants and flowers, annuals or perennials are sure to change your outdoor experience for the better. Annuals are flowers that bloom in a single season and slowly die out. Perennials are long-lasting flowers that remain...
Published on Monday, September 06, 2021
Weeds can be a huge nuisance to deal with on your property. In Iowa, there are several types of weeds that seemingly disguise themselves as flowers. They may be pretty, but they are still destructive. Therefore, it is important to keep an eye out for them on your lawn.
The 7 common weed types you may spot include ragweed, dandelions, yellow nutsedge, white clover, bindweed, creeping Charlie, and wild mustard. Once these weeds take root, they will absorb as much energy and nutrients...
Published on Thursday, August 26, 2021
White grubs are the primary species that you'll find under your grass. They wreak havoc on your turf if the right treatments are not applied to stop them. If applied in the early summer months, preventative grub control treatments will kill off grubs before they hatch. However, if you've missed that preventative treatment window, it is possible that you are now seeing extensive grub damage such as spongy turf and grass that lifts up like a carpet. So, what do you do now?
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