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Better Water Management Starts with Better Soil: How To Help Your Lawn Thrive

Water is essential to a healthy, green lawn—but not all lawns use water equally. If your lawn seems to dry out quickly, even after a good rain or irrigation, your soil might be to blame. Want to know the solution to improve lawn water retention? Better soil structure and sometimes a little help from wetting… View Article

Do Pine Trees or Pine Needles Change the pH of My Soil?

April 25, 2025
If your yard has pine trees, you’ve likely noticed a thick carpet of fallen needles underfoot. Many homeowners worry that these pine needles might be turning their soil acidic, potentially affecting grass, garden plants, and even other trees. It’s a common belief—but is it true? Let’s explore whether pine trees or pine needles actually change… View Article

The Importance of Trained Lawn Care Technicians

January 16, 2025
Maintaining a healthy and vibrant lawn requires more than just watering and mowing—trained lawn care technicians play a crucial role in ensuring your lawn stays in top condition. Regular lawn care services, such as fertilization, weed control, and pest management, are crucial to keep your lawn in top condition. However, these tasks can be time-consuming… View Article

2024 Year in Review

December 18, 2024
Weather Rainfall in recent years has been quite erratic.  We had a very wet spring this year a fairly average summer, and an incredibly dry fall.  Last year we saw a fairly average spring, a very wet summer and another dry fall.  Wet weather particularly in the spring is a driver for a foliar disease. … View Article
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Unleashing the Potential of Fall: The Art of Mulching Leaves for a Thriving Lawn

October 22, 2024
As autumn ushers in its vibrant palette, your lawn undergoes a seasonal metamorphosis. Instead of seeing the fallen leaves as a chore, seize the opportunity to elevate the health and aesthetics of your landscape. At Natural Tree and Lawn Care, we advocate for sustainable practices that not only enhance your property but also benefit the… View Article
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Hairy Bittercress: The Winter Weed You Can Prevent This Fall

October 2, 2024
As fall progresses, many homeowners assume lawn care can be put on hold until spring. However, some of the most troublesome weeds, like Hairy Bittercress, start growing during the winter months, even though you won’t see them until spring. At Natural Tree and Lawn Care, we want to help you prevent these winter weeds before… View Article

Spotted Lanternfly

September 17, 2024
Updated: September 17, 2024 Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive plant hopper insect native to China, India, and Vietnam. It was first discovered in the United States in Pennsylvania September 2014. Since that time the insect has spread into Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and West Virginia. In September 2020, two… View Article

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Do Pine Trees or Pine Needles Change the pH of My Soil?

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