by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 5, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance, Pest Control, Turf Grass
If you trap lawn moles, you will know that you got rid of the problem pest. Knowing how to properly set your traps and knowing where to set them is absolutely crucial. As we discussed in Moles Part 1 and Moles Part 2 of our study about moles, we recommend using a...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 3, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance, Pest Control, Turf Grass
The best way to control and eliminate moles in your lawn is to trap them. Moles do not know the boundary lines of your property. Your neighbor is not doing anything to attract moles, nor are they sending them your way. Moles are naturally found in wooded areas but...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 3, 2012 | General, Grounds Maintenance, Pest Control, Turf Grass
Turf damage caused by moles can be severe. Chances are that most of you have seen turf damage caused by moles in one form or another. Walking through a mole damaged lawn can be an ankle turner to say the least. For as small as this creature is, it can sure create...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jul 2, 2012 | General, Shrubs and Trees
It is time to clean up storm damage left in your lawn. If you live in the Cedar Rapids area, chances are that you experienced severe weather last week. Rapid rain fall and strong winds swept across eastern Iowa leaving behind a large path of storm...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jun 25, 2012 | General, Landscaping
One of the best ways to utilize your yard is with an outdoor living space. Maximizing your yards full potential by creating an environment that you and your family can enjoy will add additional entertainment opportunities to your property. Some of the most popular...
by Green Thumb Expert | Jun 18, 2012 | General, Turf Grass
When we perform landscape installations in eastern Iowa, we come across a wide variety of soil conditions. Every thing you can imagine from sandy soil to rocky soil all the way down to clay. It is extremely important to know what type of soil you are working with if...