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Deer Eating Ornamental Plants: Why It Happens and How to Protect Your Landscape

If you’ve noticed missing leaves, chewed branches, or damaged shrubs around your property, deer may be responsible. While deer are a familiar sight throughout Massachusetts and the Northeast, their feeding habits can cause significant damage to residential landscapes, especially during the colder months. Deer eating ornamental plants is a year-round concern, but their feeding behavior… View Article

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

April 29, 2026
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 suburbs to neighborhood backyards, ticks are becoming more prevalent—and more of a concern. Understanding why this is happening, where ticks live, and how to protect… View Article

Advanced Lawn Care Merges with Natural Tree & Lawn Care

April 21, 2026
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 and strong customer relationships. This transition reflects a thoughtful step forward for Advanced Lawn Care, ensuring continued growth and long-term stability while maintaining the high… View Article

Moles, Voles, and Field Mice: Identifying the Culprits Behind Early Spring Lawn Damage

March 24, 2026
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 patches can suddenly appear where the lawn once looked healthy. Many people assume the same pest is responsible—but the truth is that moles, voles, and… View Article

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

March 10, 2026
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. Homeowners across Massachusetts are looking for a smarter way to care for their lawns — one that combines professional-quality products, expert guidance, and affordability. That’s… View Article

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

January 22, 2026
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 of the most important seasons for planning lawn care for spring success. The decisions you make now—long before the first mower starts up—can have a… View Article

2025 Year in Review

December 17, 2025
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 of several invasive insects, homeowners saw firsthand how quickly the landscape can change. This annual review highlights the most important Massachusetts pest and plant health… View Article

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Chinch Bug Damage in Massachusetts Lawns: What Homeowners Need to Know

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Summer Lawn Weeds: How to Identify and Control Clover, Spotted Spurge, and Purslane

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