by Green Thumb Expert | Jan 3, 2013 | Shrubs and Trees, Snow Removal
Heavy snow blanketed eastern Iowa for the first time this season. It is great to finally see the much-needed moisture in the form of snow. Last year we didn’t see our first snow fall until the middle of January. Even though the fresh snow makes for a...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 21, 2012 | General, Snow Removal
If you are a snow removal customer, you will soon see snow flags appearing on your property. The purpose of snow flags is to mark the edges of all hard surface areas on your property. Marking the edges of your hard surface areas helps cuts down on damage from over...
by Green Thumb Expert | Nov 8, 2012 | Snow Removal
The term black ice always gets thrown around this time of year. What is black ice exactly? Black ice is a thin layer of ice, snow or sleet build up on asphalt or cement surfaces. The layer of ice is so thin that you cannot see it. The only thing that you can see...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 24, 2012 | Equipment Reviews, Snow Removal
If you are in the snow removal business, one of the most efficient ways to clear snow is with a skid loader snow bucket. Having a snow bucket allows you to move quite a bit more snow than a regular bucket. Using a skid loader equipped with a skid loader snow bucket...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 15, 2012 | Annuals and Perennials, Landscaping, Shrubs and Trees, Snow Removal
Salt damage to turf grass and plant material may happen if you are using the wrong de-icing products. De-icing products containing sodium chloride may be hazardous to your grass and plants health. Most turf grass varieties are susceptible to salt damage. The...
by Green Thumb Expert | Oct 12, 2012 | Equipment Reviews, Snow Removal
Four wheelers are great tools when it comes to winter snow removal. If you are like our company and manage quite a few sidewalks, it might be a worth while investment to purchase a four-wheeler. Most four-wheelers will fit on your average residential sidewalk. The...
