Lawn Care : How to Take Care of a Bald Spot in Your Lawn Repairing dog spots in your grass

How to repair dog spots! Bald Spots in your Grass!








In the Minneapolis MN and Minnesota regions we suggest using Kentucky Blue grass and perennial rye mix for your optimal grass seed.



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We offer the highest quality lawn care in Minneapolis !

Uplifting Effects of Minneapolis  MN Green Spaces

Improve The Health of Minnesotans

Making an effort to keep our Minneapolis MN lawns and parks green, lush and healthy has always helped our community remain beautiful. But did you know that the benefits of green areas extend far beyond the aesthetics? Greenery can help greatly enhance a person’s  mental wellbeing, as well as there physical endurance, This enhances the quality of life and personal happiness.

Read on for more information from Weed Man Lawn Care Minneapolis MN!

Pertaining to Mental Health

Gaining access to green spaces has been scientifically attributed to overall improved mental health. According to a Smithsonian.com study, “After looking at nature scenes, people are kinder and more charitable…children with  ADHD  have an easier time concentrating when they spend time outdoors. […] For office workers, a mere glimpse of green through a window or a live plant on their desk is, on the whole, associated with lower stress levels and higher job satisfaction.”

Another and separate longterm study performed by the research team at the University of Exeter Medical School discovered that, “on average, movers to greener areas experienced an immediate improvement in mental health that was sustained for at least 3 years after they moved. The study also showed that people relocating to a more built up area suffered a drop in mental health.”

Pertaining to Physical Health

Properly maintained Minneapolis lawns are environmental heroes that can help our bodies flourish. A thick, healthy Minneapolis, MN lawn helps trap urban dust and other pollutants, keeping the air cleaner and protecting our air passages to and from the lungs and the lungs themselves in the process. Additionally, dense and powerful turf grass filters our groundwater, cleaning it as it passes through. As a result, local water supplies are recharged, made healthier for use by us Minnesotans.

Heading outside and getting dirty is also good for your immune system too. That’s why “rough and tumble” kids who are exposed to plant diversity get sick less often on average and have fewer allergies than their couch potato counterparts.

So what in the world are you waiting for? Enjoy your local green spaces more often especially your homes lawn – and become a happier, healthier Minnesotan. 

Put together for you by Weed Man Lawn Care Services Minneapolis, MN: we care for your lawn. Call (651) 456-9696 or request an online quote to find out how we can help your lawn look its best.

Spring Lawn Care in Minneapolis!

Minneapolis MN Lawn Care 

is back for the 2015 season! The snow has melted and green is the color everyone is yearning to see. Weed Man Lawn Care is currently adding new customers for the new spring that has arrived! We still have a few job openings as we are expecting another banner year. With our new lawn care Minneapolis website, along with our update blogs, facebook and google + page and our traditional referrals and advertising. We should have another great year. The only thing missing is you if you have not jumped aboard the Minneapolis MN Lawn Care train and tried us out for a season.

Weed Man Lawn Care Minneapolis  MN & St. Paul MN is locally owned and operated. We have a pet and child safe approach utilizing our special fertilizer and weed control product/s.  Weed Man always focuses on quality lawn care products for your Minneapolis lawn by certified yard technicians.  Our job is not how quickly we can treat each Minneapolis lawn, but how well we can take care of each persons lawn while we are there. We treat your lawn like it is our own! 

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Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities - Lawn Care Company Fact Sheet

Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities

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Fact Sheet: A Local Lawn Care Company Called Weed Man

History:

·        Founded in 1970 by Des Rice in Toronto, Canada

·        North America’s largest franchised lawn care company

·        Over 250 franchises in Canada, U.S., and United Kingdom

·        Minneapolis MN branch has been in business for over 10 years

·        Locally owned and operated

·        Owner has his college degree in Turf Management

Service:

·        Specialize in Fertilization and Weed Control

·        Standard program includes 4 fertilizations, 2 weed controls, and unlimited free service calls

·        Fully supported with fact sheets, we can solve any problem!

·        Focus on quality products and quality service

Fertilizer:

·        Granular, slow-release fertilizer

·        Slowly spoon feed your lawn for 8-10 weeks

·        Non-toxic (plant food), won’t harm kid or pets, even edible

Weed Control:

·        Use products to control both broadleaf weeds and crabgrass

·        Free service calls in between applications

·        Less toxic than table salt, aspirin, or mouth wash, we only ask that you stay off your grass until the product has dried

Other Services:

·        Aeration, overseeding, insect control, grub control.

Call Jess at 651-456-9696 or get a free no obligation lawn care quote. 

10-Year Old Lawn Care Owner Dreams of Expanding

What a great video about a young up and coming business leader!

We tip our green lawn care hats to this young man!

Vincent you are a cut above!

Lawns : Yard and Garden : University of Minnesota Extension Shared from U of M Extension to Blogspot.

Lawns : Yard and Garden : University of Minnesota Extension





A great resource for all things lawn! Check it out for some great info from the University of Minnesota Extension.



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What to do when your lawn will not grow? Trouble growing all types of grass?

Grass is not growing properly?

What to do when your lawn will not grow?

What do you do when all types of grass will not grow in your yard?

1) Reseed Lawn? How to plant grass seeds?

Obviously one thing you can do is to reseed the lawn in areas that are having trouble growing grass. The first thing we must do is to determine why the grass is not growing in this area. It may be as simple (or hard) as trimming some trees back to allow in more sunlight. Is the PH of the soil poor? This can be determined by taking a soil sample. Here in Minnesota you can have the University of Minnesota do your testing for you. Click Here for Soil Testing Instructions and Address to mail the soil sample to the U of M.  Could you have a white grub issue caused by Japanese beetle or Sod Web Worm? Grass Disease? There could be various factors causing the issue, so if you need help with determining this issue you can contact us for help figuring it out as a Weed Man customer. 

Once you have figured out the cause you can find possible resolutions. A very common resolution would be to reseed the lawn and plant grass in the dead area. 

How to Plant Grass Seed? What Types of Seeds?

A) Clear the area of debris, weeds and other non turf material and loosen the soil. This can be done with a various tools like a rake or shovel. You may want to dig down a few inches to alleviate any soil compaction or have a fall aeration. You may also want to replace soil or balance PH in the dirt before proceeding. If the soil lacks nutrients a potting soil or starter fertilizer can do the trick.  

B) We suggest a Kentucky Blue / Perennial Rye mix in Minnesota.

C) We recommend following the directions provided on the grass seed you purchase. If patch seeding versus doing the entire lawn, you may want to put the seeds on a little denser to create the success rate needed for a thicker greener lawn. 

D) Sprinkle on a little of dried grass clippings, mulch or hay to keep the seeds in place and to limit the amount of seed eaten by rodents or birds.

E) Keep the soil moist by watering lightly but frequently in the seeded areas. You do not want to do the infrequent heavy watering like you would do for established turf. 

F) Continue by treating the grass as usual after the 2-3 weeks by watering and mowing regularly.  Have Weed Man Lawn Care fertilize and control the weeds as usual. This will help the lawn have a quick recovery and look beautiful again!

2) When seeding in not the answer consider new landscaping!

Sometimes when no types of grass will grow in an area, perhaps landscaping is a good solution. Landscaping sometimes can be an excellent option for homeowners. Would mulch around a tree that is creating too much shade and it hard to trim be a good idea? Have you always wanted a fire pit with sitting area, perhaps now is the time.

Many times near the home you find shaded areas that are not conducive to growing the grass thick and dense like we would like. A beautiful patio made with brick pavers can transform a damaged lawn into a wonderful sitting area. Water fountains and mini streams can be beautiful and relaxing, however must be winterized each year so their is a little more maintenance. 

3) What about a pool?

Summer fun in the sun! What about a pool, if you have a larger area that will not grow grass and want to make lots of family memories a pool can make a great addition to a persons recreational options. Many a kids growing up always talked about the house with the pool and all the neighborhood kids would flock to that home. Obviously there is work involved to maintain a pool however the rewards may out shadow the downside for you. 

Not being able to grow any types of grass is not always the end of the world! With a little creativity and thought you can transform your lawn into something worthy of a great backyard!

Grass is not growing properly? What to do when your lawn will not grow? Brought to you by Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities 651-456-9696  -Jess

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