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The Importance of Trained Lawn Care Technicians

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

Mastering the Winter Chill: Selecting Ice Melt for Lawn Safety with Natural Tree and Lawn Care

January 2, 2024
The Significance of Safe Ice Melt Before we delve into the details, it’s crucial to highlight the importance of choosing the right ice melt. While prioritizing your safety and preventing slips is paramount, it’s equally vital to consider the potential repercussions on your lawn and landscape. Opting for the wrong ice melt could introduce harmful… View Article

2023 Year in Review

December 13, 2023
Every year brings new challenges – personally and professionally – and it’s no different for our lawns and landscapes. This blog takes a look back at 2023 and discusses the biggest obstacles we dealt with here in Massachusetts. Weather Compared to the very dry weather we saw last year this year was quite the opposite…. View Article

Outsmarting Overwintering Pests: Unveiling Their Winter Hideouts with Natural Tree and Lawn Care

November 30, 2023
As winter descends upon us, a silent invasion is underway in lawns across the region. Overwintering pests are seeking refuge, biding their time until the warmth of spring awakens them. At Natural Tree and Lawn Care, we’re here to shine a light on the secret hideouts of these intruders and empower you to defend your… View Article

4 Common Problems with Evergreens

October 26, 2023
Evergreen shrubs can turn brown for a variety of reasons, leaving homeowners wondering what went wrong. In this blog, we’ll explore four common problems of browning in evergreen shrubs. For clarity, evergreens include azalea, boxwood, holly, rhododendrons, arborvitae, cedar, and juniper to name a few. Seasonal Color Change It is natural for evergreen trees to… View Article

Fall lawn care best practices

October 17, 2023
Fall is the best growing time of the year for cool-season grass types like those found here in Massachusetts. Below, we’ve put together a list of fall lawn care best practices to help your lawn thrive before winter: Continue best watering practices We encourage you to continue following our recommended watering practices. Water your lawn… View Article

Ornamental Tree and Shrub Issues

September 27, 2023
Ornamental trees and shrubs can enhance the beauty and appeal of any landscape. They add year-round charm and aesthetic value to your outdoor space. However, as living beings, they are susceptible to a range of problems that can affect their health and appearance. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the most common issues that… View Article

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