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Understanding Sulfur – The Science of Lawn Health Part 4

In this four-part series, we are examining the essential components that contribute to a healthy lawn. In this final segment, let’s delve into the significance of sulfur, a crucial element that profoundly influences and improves the overall well-being of your grass. The Element Sulfur, symbolized by the chemical symbol S, is a vital nutrient with… 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
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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

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Understanding Nitrogen – The Science of Lawn Health Part 1

At Natural Tree and Lawn Care, we navigate the science behind a flourishing lawn. In this four-part series, we will dissect the significance of nitrogen in lawns, a foundational element ...
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Mastering the Winter Chill: Selecting Ice Melt for Lawn Safety with Natural Tree and Lawn Care

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2023 Year in Review

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

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. ...
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4 Common Problems with Evergreens

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 ...
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Fall lawn care best practices

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 ...
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