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How To Get Your Trees And Shrubs Ready For Winter

Even though winter is still a few months away, it’s important to make sure the trees and shrubs in your lawn are prepared for the colder temperatures and lower humidity that come with the seasonal changes in Tennessee and Mississippi. Fall is the time to start getting your plants ready for these cool conditions so that you can continue enjoying them this winter and for years to come.

Two Common Tree Pests That Plague the Memphis City Area

Trees are not just the aesthetically appealing lawn ornaments of our landscapes. They are vital to our ecosystem. Standing tall and proud, they are the backbone of our planet, providing much-needed oxygen for all living things. They provide shade, stabilize the soil and act as sound and pollution filters. As providers of food for tons of birds and wildlife, they also provide homes to many of the same.

Common Turf Diseases In Tennessee Lawns

When soil isn’t healthy, it’s very easy for turf disease to creep in. Without knowing what you’re dealing with or how to treat it, these diseases can destroy your garden and make it difficult for grass to recover.

Don’t Allow Lawn Munching Grubs to Destroy Your Lawn!

Summer is in full effect in Southern Mississippi and Northern Tennessee, and while we are outside enjoying all the warm air has to offer, several types of beetles are scouring out your lawn looking for a place to lay their eggs. Eggs that eventually turn into grass munching and lawn damaging larvae. How can you stay vigilant and help protect your property? Read on to find out!

How Do I Know If My Tennessee or Mississippi Lawn Has Soil Compaction?

Are you starting to see lots of bare patches on your lawn? Is your grass spongy when you walk on it? You may have compacted soil. Here in Tennessee and Mississippi, we love being outside. And after a few months of outdoor barbecues, kids running around, lawn equipment rolling over, and the heat from the hot sun, your soil can become compacted.

Four Common Winter Lawn Diseases You Need To Keep An Eye Out For

Although you might think that it’s cold enough during the winter to stop any bacteria or fungus from growing in or inhabiting your Tennessee or Mississippi lawn, you would be wrong. There are several types of turfgrass diseases that can overwinter in your yard and leave you frustrated in the spring when they crop up unexpectedly.

Fleas vs. Ticks: How To Tell The Difference

In southern states like Tennessee and Mississippi, we get to enjoy warm weather most of the year. Unfortunately, that tradeoff means we must contend with annoying pests year-round. Two of the biggest culprits and fleas and ticks. These critters can harm our children, ourselves, and our pets. With spring’s arrival, now’s a good time to learn how to identify these bugs and what you can do to stop them from biting.

Top Five Shade Trees for Tennessee & Mississippi Properties

Here in the south, we are proud of our heritage and our trees. Large deciduous and evergreen trees help keep the air clean, block out sound, create tranquility, and, most importantly, provide shade. Trees can make your outdoor space feel up to 25 degrees cooler. That makes a huge difference during the summer months here in Tennessee and Mississippi.

Choosing The Right Grass For Your Tennessee Or Mississippi Lawn

If you’re like most people, you enjoy spending a lot of time outside on your lawn. You probably put a lot of effort into creating the right atmosphere in your backyard, getting the most comfortable patio furniture, the best lawn games, and the perfect grill. But you might have overlooked one of the most crucial elements in achieving a great lawn: the grass itself.

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