by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 7, 2012 | General, Turf Grass
You should understand how moss grows before you purchase a moss control product. Moss is an unsightly pest that thrives in shady areas, acidic soil and areas with excessive moisture. If you have a highly wooded property, you may notice moss more often. Wooded...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 6, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Seasonal, Shrubs and Trees
Fall landscape bed clean up should be done prior to winter. Even if you remove leaves before snow flies, you may still encounter problems. Frost or frozen rain may keep leaves matted down in your landscape. It is much easier to perform a fall landscape bed clean up...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 6, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping
Cutting perennials in the fall can start as soon as the plants begin to wilt from frost. After the first frost, some perennials will start to wilt and go dormant for the winter. By the second or third hard frost, most perennial plants will be shutting down for the...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 5, 2012 | Grading and Drainage
Installing a drain catch box if fairly easy if you know what you are doing. Drain catch boxes help disperse water directed from down spouts. Drain catch boxes are also known as bubbler boxes because the water bubbles out the top of the box. After you mark your...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 1, 2012 | General, Pest Control
Trying to stop critter damage is fairly easy, it you know what critter you are dealing with. In order to stop critter damage it might be necessary to set a live trap or spray repellents. In Iowa most of the critter damage is limited to: deer, rabbit, raccoon, possum...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 31, 2012 | General, Pest Control
Rodent control will keep your home or business free of mice and rats. If your property is already infested with mice or rats, trapping will be necessary. The most common types of rodents are voles, cotton rats, Norway rats, roof rats, deer mice and house mice. ...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 31, 2012 | Insects, Pest Control, Seasonal
One of the best ways to protect the inside of your home is by performing perimeter pest control. Perimeter pest control can include insect, mice and rat control. In order to have comfort in your home, it is ideal to keep all unwanted pests outside. Insects and...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 30, 2012 | General, Grading and Drainage
When you are excavating a site, there is always a chance for grading hazards. Grading hazards can range from buried utility lines to electric dog fences. Before you begin your landscape project, make sure that you have identified as many grading hazards as...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 30, 2012 | General
Composting is a great way to dispose of your yard waste and other materials while at the same time being environmentally friendly. Since our society is moving towards a go green mentality, consumers are looking for more ways to reduce their impact on the...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 29, 2012 | Fertilizer Products, General, Turf Grass
When performing lawn and landscape services on your property, consider the benefits of recycling yard waste. Yard waste can include a wide spectrum of material including: grass clippings, leaves, plant material and mulch products just to name a few. One of the best...
