How to Stop Weeds From Invading Your Lawn: The Best Approach
Weeds are not just a nuisance; they’re a threat to the health and beauty of your lawn. A weed-infested lawn can become a major eyesore and can also indicate underlying issues in your lawn care regimen. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to prevent weeds from taking over your lawn. Let’s explore the best approaches to […]
Do I Need to Aerate My Lawn Every Year
Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn is no small feat, especially with the varied seasons in Minnesota. Among the myriad of lawn care tasks, aeration stands out as a crucial technique that might often be overlooked. But how essential is it to aerate your lawn, and do you need to do it every year? Let’s dive […]
All About Crabgrass
Get ready for spring! As the weather warms up, crabgrass will start to grow and invade your lawn. Wondering how to keep your lawn free of this pesky weed? Check out our tips to get rid of crabgrass this summer, or let Northern Roots help keep your lawn weed-free! What is Crabgrass? Crabgrass is a […]
Should I Use Pesticides To Protect My Lawn?
Most of us wonder why how we can continue to protect our lawns through not only the summer but into autumn as well. If you are worried about the summer and fall bugs of Minnesota and wondering if pesticides or insecticides can help your lawn continue reading! Pesticides are substances meant to prevent, destroy, or […]
How to Manage Your Lawn in a Drought
These hot summer months have created quite a challenge for our lawns. Once lush and green yards are now brown and crunchy. But don’t throw in the towel, you can still help your lawn out so it comes out stronger on the other side (of the drought). Here are a few tips to help maintain […]
How to Keep Kids Safe from Mosquito Bites
If you live in or near the Twin Cities of Minnesota, it is a sure bet that you enjoy the outdoors or spending time in your yard come summertime! It is also a sure bet that you think about how to keep the mosquitoes away while you’re outside. Each person has their personal technique to […]
How to get rid of mosquitoes in your Minnesota yard!
If you are tired of pesky mosquitoes and want to be able to spend time outside this summer in Minnesota without worrying about mosquitoes bites, consider these methods of getting rid of mosquitoes: Remove Any Standing Water Install a Ceiling Fan Set Up Mosquito Traps Buy Mosquito Repellents Maintain A Clean Yard Keep Your Gutters […]
Fertilizer 101: A Guide to Green Grass
The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the birds are chirping and your lawn is… brown. We all know that owning a lawn requires a certain degree of upkeep, and that winter doesn’t help the cause. When your regular mowing and watering routine doesn’t do it, what are you going to turn to? Lawn […]
Spring Lawn Issues in Minnesota
Minnesota winters tend to leave our lawns in need of a serious spa day. Believe it or not… this snow will melt and may leave your lawn with patches of mold, thatch, and dead grass. Fear not, most of these issues are purely cosmetic and will go back to a lush lawn with a little […]
3 reasons to schedule a spring tune-up for your yard
Springtime in Minnesota usually leads to a busy schedule, whether it is spring sports, more time outside or simply enjoying time with friends. But if that busy schedule has caused you to neglect your spring lawn maintenance in the last few years, it may be time to bring in some help. In fact, hiring a […]