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When Should You Turn On Your Irrigation System in Massachusetts?

As spring settles into Massachusetts, many homeowners start asking the same question: “When should I turn on my irrigation system?” The answer isn’t tied to a single date on the calendar—it depends on soil temperature, weather patterns, and how your lawn is waking up after winter. Turning your system on too early can waste water… View Article

What’s Happening to My Lawn During the Winter?

December 10, 2025

When the cold sets in and the ground freezes, most homeowners start to wonder what’s really happening to their grass until spring. Is it “sleeping”? Is it damaged? Should you be doing anything at all right now? Understanding the natural winter cycle gives you a huge advantage—because healthy turf in April begins with knowing what’s… View Article

November Pruning Tips: Safety, Damage Prevention & Proper Timing in New England

November 18, 2025

As the colorful leaves fall and trees enter dormancy, November presents a great opportunity for homeowners across New England to inspect their landscapes and perform some light, strategic pruning. However, timing and technique are everything — pruning too much, or at the wrong time, can do more harm than good. Here’s what to focus on… View Article

When Evergreens Shed: Understanding Natural Needle Drop in Fall

October 28, 2025

As the seasons change, it’s easy to assume that evergreens—those steadfast trees that stay green year-round—never shed their needles. But if you’ve noticed a layer of brown needles beneath your pines, spruces, or arborvitae this fall, don’t worry! What you’re seeing is a completely natural process called seasonal needle drop in evergreens, and it’s an… View Article

Spotted Lanternfly

October 2, 2025

Updated: September 2025 The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to China, India, and Vietnam. First detected in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in September 2014, it has since spread into many states, including Massachusetts, where it’s becoming a growing concern. These insects threaten vineyards, fruit orchards, and hardwood trees. They are… View Article

How to Care for New Grass Seedlings After Aeration and Overseeding

September 24, 2025

Aeration and overseeding are two of the best services you can provide to rejuvenate your lawn. Once the process is complete, proper care is essential to ensure your new grass seedlings establish strong roots and fill in thin or bare areas. Here’s what you should know about caring for your lawn after aeration and overseeding…. View Article

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Apply Compost Topdressing and Overseed with Turf-Type Tall Fescue

August 13, 2025

As we look ahead to the cooler months of fall, it’s one of the best opportunities to improve your lawn’s health from the ground up. At Natural Tree and Lawn, we recommend pairing compost topdressing with aeration and overseeding—especially using turf-type tall fescue—as a powerful one-two punch that revitalizes your soil and encourages lush, resilient… View Article

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Massachusetts Certified Arborists

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

When Should You Turn On Your Irrigation System in Massachusetts?

What’s Happening to My Lawn During the Winter?

November Pruning Tips: Safety, Damage Prevention & Proper Timing in New England

When Evergreens Shed: Understanding Natural Needle Drop in Fall

Spotted Lanternfly

How to Care for New Grass Seedlings After Aeration and Overseeding

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Apply Compost Topdressing and Overseed with Turf-Type Tall Fescue

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