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How to Identify Grub Damage in a Lawn
The Short Answer: Look for irregular brown patches that lift up like loose carpet when pulled, increased animal digging activity, and spongy-feeling grass areas during late summer. Grub damage is caused by white, C-shaped larvae that feed on grass roots underground throughout the growing season. Those brown patches spreading across your lawn could be grub…
Read MoreUnderstanding Perimeter Insect Control and Its Importance
Maintaining a beautiful lawn and garden goes beyond just mowing the grass and planting flowers, and an essential aspect of landscaping often overlooked is perimeter insect control. This practice involves creating a barrier around your property to keep insects at bay and away from your home or garden. Let’s dive into what perimeter insect control…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Lawn Care Services for Your Yard!
Having a well-maintained lawn enhances the beauty of your home and provides you with a lovely landscape. Achieving a healthy lawn requires regular care and attention, and it’s essential to understand what your lawn needs in order to thrive. At Grasshopper Gardens, our lawn care services were created to keep your landscape in perfect condition all…
Read MoreLawn Care Services: The Secret to a Thriving, Weed-Free Lawn All Season Long!
The secret to a luscious, thriving lawn? Professional lawn care services from Grasshopper Gardens! A well-maintained lawn will enhance the curb appeal of your home and create an environment where your grass, trees, and plants will thrive all season long. Our experienced lawn technicians provide a wide array of services to ensure that your lawn…
Read MoreGet a Lush Lawn with Expert Fertilization Services – A Guide for the Perfect Yard!
The key to a lush, beautiful lawn is to provide it with the care and love it needs to flourish! Having a healthy lawn means more than just a beautiful outdoor space; it can increase the value of your home and property, trap and control dust, reduce soil erosion and water runoff, and keep your…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Trees from Invasive Insects
Invasive insects and pests can cause significant damage to a tree’s health, and it’s incredibly important to take the necessary steps to protect your trees. The first step in protecting your trees is to understand what the warning signs are of invasion/infection, and what bugs and insects to be on the lookout for. At Grasshopper…
Read MoreEnvironmentally 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…
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