The Tips, Tricks, and Expertise for Better Outdoor Living Spaces

Why Mosquitoes Are About to Surge Across Massachusetts Yards

As temperatures rise across Massachusetts and homeowners spend more time outdoors, many are beginning to notice a familiar nuisance returning to their yards: mosquitoes. After a stretch of rain last week followed by a beautiful, warm weekend, conditions are lining up perfectly for mosquito populations to increase rapidly. Even if your yard looks dry today,… View Article

Broadleaf Weeds and How to Fight Back

July 15, 2020
Broadleaf weeds are one of the biggest issues that can be found in a home lawn. There are multiple practices that can be taken to control these weeds. To obtain the most effective control on broadleaf weeds it is important to understand the different life cycles. Listed below are the three types of life cycles… View Article

The Benefits of Honey Bees

June 16, 2020
Insects are not typically on the top of most peoples lists of favorite animals because of the pest we deal with on a regular basis. This can make it easy to overlook all of the positive benefits insects can have. In actuality, only about 3% of insects are ever considered pest leaving the other 97%… View Article

Best Practices for Mosquito Control

May 29, 2020
Temperatures are rising and you are spending more time outdoors. You have also probably been swatting away mosquitos and other pesky bugs. Have you been thinking about mosquito control for your yard? Did you know there are 51 species of mosquitos that occur in Massachusetts? Most of these mosquito species only bite birds or other… View Article

7 Spring Tree Care Myths

May 26, 2020
In this day and age of internet and social media, there tends to be plenty of misinformation shared. This even holds true on subjects involving the green industry. Today we’re going to share and debunk 3 spring tree care myths you may have read about. Myth – Pruning in the spring will make trees “bleed”… View Article

Common Spring Lawn Diseases

May 13, 2020
Having a healthy, lush lawn is the dream of most homeowners. To get to that point, you may have some obstacles to hurdle. Lawn diseases, unfortunately, are one of those obstacles. In order for disease to occur there must be a host, a pathogen and the right type of environment. Here are some of the… View Article

Crabgrass Control: 3 Ways to Keep this Weed at Bay

April 22, 2020
Your lawn is looking beautiful and lush! Your grass is thriving in the cooler weather and you’re feeling proud. Summer arrives and you walk outside to see your lawn full of another type of grass. It has a lighter, green tint. Then it dawns on you, there’s crabgrass in your lawn. Crabgrass is a major… View Article

More Posts & Updates

Tick Season in Massachusetts: What to Expect in 2026 and How to Protect Your Yard

As spring settles into Massachusetts, so does something less welcome—tick season. And in 2026, early indicators suggest homeowners may be dealing with higher-than-average tick activity across the region. From wooded ...
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Advanced Lawn Care Merges with Natural Tree & Lawn Care

COMPANY NEWS Advanced Lawn Care has officially merged with Natural Tree & Lawn Care, a Maltby Company—bringing together two respected, locally rooted organizations with a shared commitment to quality service ...
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Moles, Voles, and Field Mice: Identifying the Culprits Behind Early Spring Lawn Damage

When the snow melts and lawns begin waking up across Massachusetts and New England, homeowners often notice unusual damage in their turf. Winding tunnels, raised ridges, chewed grass, and thinning ...
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DIY Lawn Care

Natural Tree & Lawn Turf Club: Professional-Grade Lawn Care, On Your Schedule

If you love working in your yard but want better results than what you’ll find on the big-box store shelf, Natural Tree & Lawn’s Turf Club was built for you. ...
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snow covered lawn

Setting Your Lawn Up for Success: Winter Planning for a Greener Spring

When winter settles in across New England, it’s easy to assume your lawn is “on pause” until spring. While turf growth may slow or go dormant, winter is actually one ...
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2025 Year in Review

The 2025 season brought another year of dramatic swings in weather, pest pressures, and plant health challenges across Massachusetts. From early spring leaf-out and erratic rainfall to the rapid rise ...
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