Published on Friday, December 23, 2011
Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping, Inc. donated a 8-10′ tall Red Sunset Maple tree with mulch and installation to a lucky Waterloo Chamber Member at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party! The lucky winner was Amy Hank of Century 21 real estate! Congratulations Amy!
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011
The evergreens you planted this spring might appear healthy, but don’t let the green foliage fool you!
Several months of below average rainfall this hot Summer has evergreens and other non-deciduous trees and shrubs vulnerable to dehydrating cold winter winds. Watering recently planted trees and shrubs on warm, above freezing temperature days this late Fall or even Winter could make the difference between them surviving or dying this.
With newly planted trees and shrubs, the root...
Published on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Linnemann Lawn Care is proud to announce that we are working with SnowCare for Troops to provide absolutely FREE snow removal to families that significant others are in the military. Is your husband or wife in the military serving our country? Do you need help getting your driveway and sidewalk cleaned after the next winter storm hits? Call us today at 618-939-4769 to see how you can sign up for FREE snow removal on your property!
Published on Monday, October 24, 2011
Want to have your neighbors stop in their tracks with a “wow” expression on their face? Plant a few hundred tulip bulbs in your landscape! Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs. Depending on the species, tulip plants can grow as short as 4 inches or as high as 28 inches. They flower in a wide variety of colors, except pure blue.
I love tulips. Why you might ask? Well, they are just plain gorgeous, especially when planted closely together in large groups....
Published on Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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Did you know that according to the national weather service office in St. Louis, we had the 4th hottest summer in history? No wonder we all had so many weeds this year! Our “good grass” was stressed and thinned out and the bad grass aka “the weeds” came in!
An old friend of mine that passed about two decades ago told me that the best time to plant grass seed was Labor Day weekend. My recommendation to improve your lawn to a thick, green, and healthy state is as...
Published on Thursday, July 28, 2011
The first watering of newly installed turfgrass sod is the most important. Begin watering immediately after installation of new turfgrass. The first watering establishes how well the grass will perform for years to come.
It is essential to begin watering new turf within a half hour after it is laid on the soil. Apply at least 1 inch of water so that the soil beneath the turf is very wet. Ideally, the soil 3 to 4 inches below the surface will be moist.
For the next two weeks (or until...
Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2011
June or early July is the time of year to apply grub control to your lawn. Grub worms look like tiny, white shrimp that lay under your turf approximately 1-4” below the ground. They feed on the root system of your lawns turf as their food. A good identifier that you might have grubs is dead looking brown patches in your lawn. You might even have a mole problem. If you can peel back the turf, almost like carpet, you will probably be able to see these critters and identify them as white...
Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Linnemann proudly serves Randolph County Illinois for all your lawn care & landscaping needs. We specialize in lawn fertilization, weed control and tree & shrub spraying. Call us today at 618-939-4769!
Published on Thursday, April 28, 2011
With the unusual amount of spring rain this year, there are a few things that you can do to keep your yard from turning into a swampy mess. Regular lawn core aeration will help with water runoff and help with the prevention of lawn compaction, thus absorbing more water. This is also beneficial to the lawn by allowing water, air and nutrients to enter the soil.
Having a proper slope that promotes water to run away from your house foundation will also help keep water from entering your ...
Published on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Spring is finally here and with temperatures bouncing back and forth between the freezing point and 80 degree days, there are several things you can do to get a jump start on your garden and lawn. Now is the time to remove any sticks, leaves, and other debris from you property. Take a general walk around of your yard and scout for any problems that may exist. Also make note of any dead growth on your shrubs or trees. Getting this dead growth or winter damage cut back at the proper area is ...