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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 Should I Aerate My Lawn in Alton, IL?
Aerating your lawn is a great way to loosen any compacted soil to make it easier for nutrients and other

Overseeding Will Help Enhance the Health & Appearance of Your Lawn
If you notice your grass thinning out or bare patches scattered across your lawn, then it sounds like it might

Calling All Homeowners in Illinois! Schedule Preventative Grub Control Now!
In Illinois, grubs are a common problem for lawns because they can cause massive damage to root systems if left

Those Leaf Piles Might Be Pretty but They Are Harming Your Grass
The fall foliage in certain areas of Illinois is known for being especially impressive. While fall leaves are beautiful to