You might think fall is the time to take a break from lawn care until spring rolls around again, but fall is actually the most important season for Kentucky Bluegrass. Fertilization treatments applied in autumn help your lawn bounce back from winter dormancy the following year, and aerating in the fall strengthens your lawn’s root
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Has your sycamore tree been looking sickly? Are you wondering what the problem could be? The truth is that sycamore trees suffer from a variety of problems. Here are three of the most common: Sycamore anthracnose Sycamore plant bug Sycamore scale You’ll learn how to identify and treat these problems in this post. Sycamore Anthracnose:
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Are your aspen trees struggling? Aspen trees are prone to many problems because of their soft bark. Use this guide to determine if your aspen tree has a common, treatable problem. Skip to a section: Iron chlorosis Sunscald Leaf spot Cytospora canker Powdery mildew Aspen borer Oyster shell scale Leaves Turning Yellow Too Soon? Iron
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Does your tree have shriveled leaves with white or black spots and sticky sections? Your tree may be under attack. Many insects consume tree foliage and fruit, causing damage that looks unsightly and can weaken the tree. Though leaf-munching pests create easily visible damage, it’s usually not enough to permanently damage the tree. However, when
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Is your lawn looking yellow in spots—even though you water diligently? It could be yellow for a number of reasons: Lawn grubs Lawn fungi Watering issues Compact soil Animal urine Nitrogen fertilizer overload Nutrient deficiency Mowing problems Dry weather 1. Lawn Grubs Your yellow lawn culprit could be a type of lawn grub! Any pest
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Have you struggled to grow a flower garden in the past? Are you sick of pulling weeds in your flowerbed? In this post, you’ll learn tips for a healthy garden and find a solution to your weed-pulling woes. The following tips are helpful for anyone planning to grow a flower garden this year: Pick the
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Does your lawn look more like a weed patch than a lawn these days? Are you ready to give it a fresh start? Maybe you’re sick of staring at the field of weeds on the side of your house, or perhaps your flowerbeds need some help. The solution? Professional weed control. The type of weed
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Have you ever bitten into a worm in your apple or had a poor harvest because of diseases affecting your tree? Fruit trees in Utah suffer from a variety of problems. You’ll learn how to identify and prevent some of the most common fruit tree problems in this post: Cherry fruit fly Codling moth Shot
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Most people look forward to what springtime brings: sunshine, flowers, etc. Lawn care, on the other hand, might be a source of stress and frustration this spring—especially if your lawn develops a nasty disease over the winter. Some lawn diseases you’re probably seeing right now in Utah include snow molds, necrotic ring, and ascochyta. You’ll
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Utah lawns can be difficult to manage, and many people have questions about how to care for their lawn come springtime. Start your lawn’s year off right by checking out our answers to these questions: When should I start watering my lawn in spring, and how much should I water it? When should I start
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