Environmentally Friendly Ways to Control Bugs in Your Yard
Bugs can easily wreak havoc on an otherwise beautiful garden, sabotaging your plants and causing an eyesore for anyone trying to take in the scenery. However, many pest control methods involve using harsh chemicals to kill bugs in their tracks. These chemicals can be harmful to humans or pets, and even to other bugs that…
Read MoreHow to Prevent and Recover from Wildlife Damage
Our yards are full of reliable food sources for wildlife, especially in the winter. While some homeowners love to see a deer or some rabbits on their lawn, others can only think of the damage they’ll cause. If this is you, there are simple solutions that will prevent wildlife damage while not harming the animals…
Read MoreCommon Lawn and Tree Pests to Watch for in Upstate NY
Once summer arrives, many of us look forward to enjoying time outside in our backyards, which can be hindered by a lawn that has become overrun by disease. With the warmer weather upon is, now is the time to be on the lookout for lawn and tree diseases that are common in Upstate NY. If…
Read MoreDefend Your Landscape against Ticks with Grasshopper Gardens
In Northeastern New York we spend a lot of our time in frigid temperatures and covered in snow, so when the warmer weather arrives we want to enjoy as much of the great outdoors as possible. One aspect to keep in mind as the warmer months get closer is defending your landscape against pests such…
Read MoreProtect Yourself from Ticks While Protecting your Lawn
Insects are important to the overall environment, but, they can often times be pests. Ticks are among this list of pests. They range in size from small and difficult to spot to large and obvious. Ticks are blood-sucking insects and can cause pain, swelling, rashes or worse. Ticks often carry diseases, and if not treated,…
Read MoreProtect Your Lawn Against Summer Pests and Heat
Summer is finally here and in full-swing! As temperatures begin to rise, lawn care and pest defense needs to become a crucial part of your summer routine for a healthy and thriving lawn. Grasshopper Gardens has the tips you need for a beautiful lawn all summer long! Adequate Water Lawns require thorough watering once or…
Read MoreRid Your Yard of Mosquitoes with These Plants
Landscaping at home does not just involve sticking random plants into your barren front or backyard and making it look more “green.” When designing and landscaping at home, you need to invest some time, energy, and creativity into beautifying your yard — but you’ll also need to put some real thought into it. This is…
Read MoreTicks Can Be Deadly: How & Why We Treat Them for Customers
Your yard is a sanctuary to all kinds of insects, animals, and plants. It’s also your own personal sanctuary. And it isn’t news that insects are important to the overall environment, but sometimes they can be pests, no matter how much they offer to the circle of life. And while ticks are common and often…
Read MoreThe Problem with Grubs and How We Treat Them
First, understand that an abundance of grubs under your lawn can cause issues that visibly look like discoloration, dead grass, wilting, and a lot like you’re not taking care of your lawn. Second, understand that the damage and mess that grubs can inflict on your lawn doesn’t typically show up until much later, after they’ve…
Read MoreVoles vs. Moles: Protecting Your Landscaping
If you have pests causing subterranean damage, you may be wondering if they are moles or voles. With the names so similar and their damage almost the same, it is hard to tell the difference between these landscape-ruining pests. It is important to know if you have a vole or mole problem, and to do…
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