Category Archives: Lawn Care

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Got Vole Damage In Your Lawn?

Parkway Lawn can help by overseeding this Spring. Click free estimate above. Bob Kroth, Owner Certified Turfgrass Professional     Bob@parkwaylawn.com  612 869-5878   Here is a great article published by UMN Voles in the landscape Jennifer Menken Importance Voles, also known as field mice, are small brown rodents very common in yards and fields. […]

Proper Watering Tips for a Healthy Lawn

Are You Overwatering Your Lawn? Proper watering is one of the most challenging and misunderstood aspects of lawn maintenance. It is important for supplementing rainfall, washing in certain fertilizers and pesticides, keeping the soil moist for seed germination, and cooling the turf on hot summer days. Proper watering practices have taken on even more significance […]

Should You Aerate Your Lawn?

Lawn Aeration (Edit) Power core aeration is one of the most important cultural practices available for your lawn. Aeration helps control thatch, improves the soil structure, helps create growth pockets for new roots, and opens the way for water and fertilizer to reach the root zone of your lawn. Annual or semi-annual aeration is advised […]

Fall Is The Best Time For Seeding Your Lawn

A How to guide for seeding renovation of your lawn Despite the bountiful rain we had earlier this season the past few growing seasons have left many lawns in poor condition.  Parkway Lawn Service will be doing a great deal of Over Seeding and Lawn Renovation this fall. AUGUST 15th THRU THE END OF SEPTEMBER […]

Watering Lawns

With over 2″ of rain last weekend and 6″ to 8″ of rain over the past few weeks I thought it might be a good time to review a few guidelines to help you understand proper watering of your lawn. First off you should use a rain gauge on your property to measure the weekly […]

Have your Evergreens sufferd from winter burn?

We have been seeing a lot of damage to shrubbery this season. Here is a great article we ran across from the University of Minnesota. http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/protecting-from-winter-damage/  

De-Icing Risk Management

  Considering the lack of snow we experienced here in Minneapolis this season, there are still some winter weather hazards we need to remember.  This is especially true with the frequent rise and fall of temperatures that creates  accumulation of ice on sidewalks, stairs and parking lots. Whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, it […]

Winter Pruning of Shrubs and Small Trees

Winter pruning of shrubs and small trees is a great time to trim certain types of shrubs and trees, especially if you want to trim them back significantly.  Pruning while the plant is dormant is important for most types.  If you trim too early in the fall while the plant is still ‘hardening off’ it […]