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Advanced Lawn Care Merges with Natural Tree & Lawn Care

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

Early Spring Lawn Care Tips

April 12, 2023
As spring continues to arrive throughout Massachusetts, it’s most definitely time to start thinking about spring clean-ups and lawn care. We’ve put together some helpful tips for taking care of your lawn in the early spring: Clear Debris Start by raking up any leaves or debris left over from the winter. This allows sunlight and… View Article

Pest Alert: Beech Leaf Disease

March 29, 2023
Updated: 3/29/2023 There is a new disease killing beech trees in our area called beech leaf disease (BLD). Unlike most diseases of trees that are caused by a fungus. BLD is caused by a foliar feeding nematode Litylenchus crenatae mccannii. Both European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and American beeches (Fagus grandifolia) may be affected. The disease… View Article

What affects lawn fertilization program pricing?

March 22, 2023
Maintaining a lush and healthy lawn is an essential part of enhancing the beauty and value of your property. Regular lawn fertilization is a crucial component of lawn care, as it supplies your grass with the essential nutrients it needs to thrive. However, many homeowners often wonder why lawn fertilization programs can vary significantly in… View Article

Why should I hire a lawn care company?

March 8, 2023
Spring is right around the corner. Living in New England, and it being March, you are probably ready for the longer days of sunshine and warmth. You may even already be thinking about your gardening plans, which weekend will be best for spring clean up, and prepping your outdoor equipment. You might also be asking… View Article

2022 Year in Review

December 28, 2022
Each year, our lawns and landscapes face unique challenges. This year-in-review blog captures the biggest obstacles we dealt with here in Massachusetts. Drought Drought was a significant feature in the landscape this year. From roughly May through September, we saw significantly less rain than we typically do in that time frame. Most of the growing… View Article

2021 Natural Tree and Lawn Care – Year in Review

January 17, 2022
Ticks & Mosquitoes Positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples were identified in Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester Counties. During the course of this year 7 human cases of WNV were detected in in Bristol, Essex, and Middlesex Counties, according to the MA Department of Public Health…. View Article

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