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3 Ways to Make Your Home More Attractive on a Budget
Renovating your home can be a costly task. However, there are many ways to work within your budget to make

4 Tips for Keeping Pests Out of Your Garden
Introduce Beneficial Insects While most people want to keep insects out of their garden, they can actually be beneficial when

3 Ways to Up Your Curb Appeal
Your home is your biggest investment, but while it’s tempting to focus on making the inside attractive and comfortable, the

Snow and it’s Effects on Plants
Like many things, too much or too little of anything can be bad. The same can be said of snow. On the

How to Maintain Your Backyard During Winter
Now that the temperature outside has declined, it is a great time to get outside and make sure your yard

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