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Did you know pruning helps trees and shrubs grow fuller?
Most people think that pruning gives trees and shrubs a well-maintained look. It is also common knowledge that pruning prevents

You’re Killing Your Lawn With DIY Lawn Care
With the wide assortment of products, instructions, and videos on the internet, lawn care may seem like a simple and

How to Enjoy Your Outdoor Patio All Year Long
If you live in a seasonal climate, you may think your patio is only for warm weather and stash away

Three Things to Consider Before Building a Patio
If you’re looking for a way to add living space but can’t build new rooms in your home, installing a

How to Prepare Your Front Yard for Halloween
As Halloween draws closer each year, we begin to start thinking about all the decorations we want to display in

Do I Have Lawn Fungus?
Lawn fungal diseases take on a variety of forms – from dead-looking brown patches to highly visible spots, threads, rings,

When Is the Best Time to Trim & Prune Your Plants in Alton, IL?
When it comes to maintaining your landscape in Alton, IL, trimming and pruning your plants plays an important role. While

2022’s Tick Season Has Arrived – Protect Yourself With These Tips
We never want it to come, but 2022’s tick season is finally here. Ticks are cold-blooded pests that thrive during

The Perfect Weed Control Schedule for Lawns in Illinois
Keeping weeds off your property can be tiresome, so you should consider investing in weed control to make the job

Why You Should Always Combine Fertilization & Weed Control
As a property owner, it is a no-brainer that you’d want your lawn in Illinois to thrive. Lawn fertilization and