If the old saying "History repeats itself" holds true, it means that this summer most likely will be another scorcher. If you don't already have an irrigation system and are tired of pulling around hoses, give us a call for an estimate today.
Snow. May. Rediculous. Only in the midwest!!!
Our office will be closed on Monday May 27th in observance of Memorial day. A special Thank you to all those who've served in our armed services to protect our freedom and for those who paid the ultimate price for that freedom.
All this rain throwing you for a loop when turning on or off your irrigation system? Get a Rain Sensor! Rain Sensors automatically shut off your sprinkler system when it rains, so you don't have to worry about flipping the switch on/off when you are at home or away. The moisture sensing disks work in a wide variety of climates. Contact our office or your irrigation technician for more information.
The article below is fantastic and explains drought stress. This is off of Kansas State's Turfgrass blog 5/28/13
We talk about “drought stress” all the time, but what is actually going on inside the plant?
Drought stress affects a lot of tree processes both in the short term and long term. Here is a website with a short (5 easy pages), clear description of physiological effects of drought that may help you to better understand what drought stress actually is.
https://warnell.forestry.uga.edu/service/library/for99-010/for99-010.pdf
Aspen Lawn & Landscape wishes all the Dad's out there a very Happy Fathers Day!
Aspen Lawn & Landscape will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will resume all services on Friday the 5th. Currently our mowing crews are working ahead so that services can be completed as close to schedule as possible. Please have a safe and happy 4th of July!!
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Just when we thought we'd pulled out of the drought, we've sunk back in...Don't count on the weatherman's predictions of rain because it's not happening!! Turf and Trees are really starting to stress especially considering they've just barely recovered from the last drought. Please make sure you're watering turfgrass a minimum of 4-5 days per week with your irrigation systems. Remember, Irrigation is not sufficient for watering trees!! Trees, even mature trees must be deeply watered a minimum of 1-2 days per week in drought periods.
Tick Removal
A school nurse discovered a safe, easy way to remove ticks where they automatically withdraw themselves when you follow her simple instructions. Read this one as it could save you from some major problems.
"Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20); the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away.
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