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6 Tips For Getting Rid Of A Lawn Full Of Weeds

Weeds are the bane of many a homeowner’s existence. While they are essential for pollination, we don’t all necessarily want them in our lawns for aesthetic reasons. Up Next: When Is The Best Time To Begin Composting To get rid of a lawn full of weeds, especially if you are [...]

Is Too Much Rain Bad For My Lawn?

The rainy season in St. Louis is upon us and with spring showers come the worry for homeowners about the health of their lawn. Can too much rain be bad for it? Up Next: 4 Tips For Buying High-Quality, Nutrient-Rich Compost While rain is beneficial to your lawn in that [...]

What Is Wrong With My Ash Tree? Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer Is An Invasive Pest The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive species of beetle that hitched a ride to the United States in 2002 and began its invasive march near Detroit Michigan. EAB has become the single most destructive invasive pest in history killing millions of [...]

What Is Wrong With My Tree? Apple Scab On Crabapple

Apple scab is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis and is the most common disease of crabapple trees. In spite of severe leaf drop, apple scab rarely kills a tree and severity depends upon that year’s weather conditions. If infection occurs for several years, the tree could be weakened enough [...]

Can I Put A Screw Or Nail Into My Tree?

Hanging a birdhouse from a tree or building a treehouse requires nails or screws for its safety and integrity. Up Next: Tips For Safely Hanging A Swing From Your Tree But can you put a screw or nail safely into your tree? Yes, but there are some conditions. [...]