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What is Pest Control and Why Do You Need It?

You want to feel safe and comfortable in your home. Unfortunately, there are literally thousands of critters that strive for the exact same thing: safety and comfort in your home. Your house may be efficient in stopping a wandering deer from coming in and staying for the winter, but it has a much more difficult… Continue reading What is Pest Control and Why Do You Need It?

How Often Should I Schedule a Tree Pruning Service?

Tree pruning is an important element of plant care that is required to manage the health and aesthetic look of the trees. Pruning your trees aims at promoting new growth while also influencing the shape of the tree as it grows. To avoid having trees grow wild and out of control, it’s recommended to have… Continue reading How Often Should I Schedule a Tree Pruning Service?

Lawn Aeration: What is It?

Have you ever gone to the park on a sunny day, eager to lie in the grass and dig into that book you’ve been meaning to read, only to find the ground littered with off-putting clods reminiscent of something left behind by an irresponsible dog owner? Fortunately, a passing procession of uncurbed animals did not… Continue reading Lawn Aeration: What is It?

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The Secret to a Green Lawn: The Power of Regular Aeration

Everyone has a neighbor or friend with a perfectly lush, green lawn cut to the perfect height. You’ve never seen them do anything with it, but no matter the weather, their lawn always looks perfectly green and healthy.   If you want a green lawn, your first thought might be to mow it, sprinkle fertilizer… Continue reading The Secret to a Green Lawn: The Power of Regular Aeration

Hardscape Installation: What Features are Available to Homeowners?

With many people looking to upgrade their yards for aesthetic and practical purposes while increasing their home’s value, homeowners often consider hardscape installation. But what exactly is hardscaping, and how can homeowners make it work for them?    Simply put, hardscape installation involves man-made or non-living materials such as brick, concrete, wood, pavers, stones, and… Continue reading Hardscape Installation: What Features are Available to Homeowners?

What to Prepare for Snow Removal in Idaho Falls

Winter is fast approaching, which means snow is coming to Idaho. While it provides a beautiful change in scenery, it can also be an extreme hassle to many homeowners. They can cause people to slip and cars to get stuck in ice. Therefore, coming up with a snow removal and frost management plan is essential… Continue reading What to Prepare for Snow Removal in Idaho Falls

How To Prepare Your Property for Fall Pest Control

Pests can spell disaster when it comes to people’s homes due to the damage they can bring. Unfortunately, because of the cool weather that comes with fall, many bugs begin to look for shelter to shield themselves against the coming winter. This means pests will hasten into your warm and inviting home. Without proper fall… Continue reading How To Prepare Your Property for Fall Pest Control

5 Tips for Fall Lawn Care in Idaho

5 Tips for Fall Lawn Care in Idaho When you live in Idaho, it’s easy to forget that eventually, the leaves will begin to turn color, and the warm temperatures will quickly drop. However, while we might love the sunny days of summer, preparing your home and yard for fall and winter is essential, even… Continue reading 5 Tips for Fall Lawn Care in Idaho

The Top 5 Benefits of Landscape Design in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls is the cultural, healthcare, and commercial hub of Eastern Idaho and nearby areas in Montana and Wyoming. The locals here enjoy many months of warm and dry weather. However, the climate can be challenging if you want to maintain a well-kept yard. This leads some homeowners to ask if landscaping in Idaho Falls… Continue reading The Top 5 Benefits of Landscape Design in Idaho Falls

6 Signs Your Sprinkler System Is Leaking

Anyone who has had to deal with a sprinkler system after it’s sprung a leak will tell you, leaking sprinklers aren’t just an inconvenience, they can also cause major damage to your lawn and home if they go on long enough. Luckily, there are several signs that you can look out for to spot leaks… Continue reading 6 Signs Your Sprinkler System Is Leaking