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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,

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

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

The Timeless Question: What Is the Proper Etiquette for Holiday Decorations?
The season for holiday lighting and winter displays is finally upon us! At this time of year, you may be

Use Your Time to Focus On Your Business Instead of Shoveling Snow
In Illinois, we’re veterans of dealing with snow, so it may seem sensible to handle the snow yourself, even when