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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Published on Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The elements of your outdoor living space can speak volumes for your property. There are several upgrades that you can make to create a functional space that reflects your unique style even better than before. Some features you should consider adding to your outdoor space are walkways, patios, fire pits, seating walls, and dining areas, just to name a few. Pairing some of these hardscapes together can create a functional and inspiring outdoor living space for you to enjoy.
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Published on Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A great way to bolster the aesthetic of your property is by adding a water feature to your outdoor living space. The right water feature can truly carve out your slice of paradise by creating a tranquil environment for you to escape to now and then. Water features will naturally augment your curb appeal and will also make a lasting impression on your guests. There are 6 common types to choose from and they include water gardens, koi ponds, streams, waterfalls, bubbling rocks, and fountains. Any ...
Published on Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Water features are a great addition to your lawn as it brings tranquility and provides a quiet and meditative space for you. However, it also attracts mosquitoes and other bugs that may distract you from an otherwise calming space. Most bugs are attracted to water features that hold shallow, stagnant water. These bugs are not only a nuisance, but they also sometimes carry diseases that may harm you and your pets.
Ensuring your water features are bug-free is important and easier than you...
Published on Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Your yard can be home to stunning landscape details like plants and water features, but it could also be home to pesky pests like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. These pests can migrate to your property and carry harmful diseases that can affect you and your loved ones. Keeping these bothersome pests away from your property is vital.
Routine pest control, yard cleanups, and natural, bug-repellant plants are some of the ways you can ensure your property is a safe and enjoyable environment for...
Published on Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Low-maintenance landscape plants are living proof of effortless beauty. They don't require as much attention as other plants, yet they produce an exuberant display of colors. Iowa has a vast climate, so your landscape should have plants that can survive the weather. Most low-maintenance landscape plants you can grow in Iowa are native to the state, making them resilient to various factors that could otherwise cause damage.
Most homeowners may confuse low-maintenance...
Published on Wednesday, July 07, 2021
For many property owners in Iowa, one thing that they need to watch out for is grubs. Even when they are in grub form and up until they become beetles, they are very destructive and invasive. Grubs can destroy your lawn. These white, worm-like larvae feed on the roots of the grass, resulting in dead patches all over your property.
And when they become beetles, they will turn their attention to your landscape. This time, they will feed on the leaves, fruits, and flowers of your...
Published on Thursday, July 01, 2021
There are many insects and pests that can invade and cause damage to your lawn all throughout the year. While some will only cause minimal aesthetic damage, others may be carrying diseases that are harmful to pets and humans. That is why it is so important to be informed of the different bugs and insects that could be nestling into your lawn and what damage they might cause. This will help you take the right steps toward curative treatments.
Here are the 7 most common insects that may be...
