Parkway Lawn Service would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We’d like to thank you all for having the opportunity to get to know you a little bit and to be able to help you out.
It’s been our pleasure to take care of your yards this spring, summer, and fall, and we look forward to helping you with your snow removal this winter!
Have a very enjoyable holiday!
Yard Waste Drop Off Site Burnsville, MN
The Mulch Store 1030 W. Cliff Road, Burnsville (952) 736-1915 is recommended by the City of Richfield website. They accept yard waste, wood waste and soil & sod for drop off during normal business hours. For pricing and details see their website
Hennepin County Recycling & Hazardous Waste
South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop-Off Center 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington (952) 348-3777 and is recommended by the City of Bloomington public works department. They accept automotive fluids, household, lawn and garden products, flammable products, electronics and major appliances. For fees and list of what you can bring to the recycle center. Visit the Hennepin County Drop Off Center website.
We are now accepting customers in the Edina, Richfield, Bloomington area of the Twin Cities. Last year we had quite a bit of snow and our plows were booked up early in the season. This year we are expanding our areas in Edina, Richfield and Bloomington. We recommend signing up early for snow plowing because once the snow falls, our all our guys are out plowing snow.
We have a special new client coupon for any new service. To get the coupon go to www.parkwaylawn.com/lawn-care-coupon.html
If you’d like to guarantee a spot on our schedule the next time it snows give us a call before space fills up and don’t forget to redeem your coupon. 612-869-5878
Early November is the perfect time to plant spring bulbs. When you plant about 10 or more bulbs of the same variety in an area close together they make the most impact. Dig the area 6-8” deep and space the bulbs according to the package directions. Add a mild bulb fertilizer if desired, fill in with soil, and then water well.
Many tulip varieties benefit from planting in soil that has a PH level between 6 and 7. A high PH level will make the colors richer and brighter. A mixture of shade and sun is the best place to plant tulips because exposure to sun will bring out a tulip’s rich colors, but shade will ensure that your tulips have a longer blooming period.
Types of bulbs to plant in the fall include:
• Tulips
• Daffodils
• Muscari (commonly called grape hyacinth)
• Crocus
• Snowdrops
• Hyacinth
• Narcissus
• Allium
• Lilies
• Iris
• Peonies
On Saturday October 29th from 1pm-5pm the Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN will host an event called Ghouls and Goblins at the Maze. This is a free Halloween celebration and admission at the gate is free during the hours from 1pm and 5pm. Come in costume and take the trick or treat trail to the magical maze garden, then afterwards join in the family activities and spooky music in the visitor center.
This event is expected to be limited as it may draw more people than they have room for, so they are asking people to make reservations online. To make reservations go here.
You can prepare the exterior of your home for winter by cleaning leaves and debris from your gutters. If your gutters are clogged snow and ice can built up on your roof resulting in leaks and damage to your home. By removing debris you can keep your gutters free and clear of material that causes clogs.
A snow blower test run can save you time if you make sure it runs before you actually need it. Dust off your snow blower, check it for rodent nests, and turn it on to make sure it starts easily and functions properly.
Remove the outdoor hoses and drain them so they do not crack. Turn off water spigots on the inside if there are shut off valves. Place insulated faucet covers over spigots to prevent freezing.
If you start preparing for winter early it will be easier as it gets colder.
Parkway Lawn is cleaning gutters over the next few weeks, so if you need help give us a call at 612-869-5878!
The Landscape Arboretum is challenging us to unplug all the distractions in our lives and to step outdoors and enjoy the falls symphony of falls colors. They have a fall color report with peak color predictions for the week of October 10th. Check out the Arboretum’s fall color garden web cams.
Don’t forget to see the scarecrows on parade and vote for your favorite one. See the scarecrows either in person or click here to see them via the web.
The scarecrows will be on display until November 6th.
Spring and fall are perfect times to check and see if your mulch needs replenishing. Mulch depth should be maintained at 2 – 3 inches thick.
When maintaining mulch be sure you use the same kind of mulch that you already have down or it will look patchy or layered. If using a new kind of mulch, remove the old mulch first.
Old mulch can bunch up so before applying new much rake the old mulch so it is even along the landscape, then apply the new mulch on top.
Make sure that mulch is not up against trees as it invites pest and rodent activity and encourages disease.
During the last week of August you should have stopped pruning and feeding your roses to discourage growth. Roses need a little help getting ready for winter because they want to keep on growing and flowering if you encourage them. Leave the last flowers on the plant. This will convince it, as the flowers turn into hips (which contain the seeds), that it’s OK to go dormant for the winter.
Once the plant produces rose hips it is ready to go dormant.
Just after first frost mulch about 6-12 inches deep around the base of the plant to protect the roots. This is also a good time to give it one last watering for the winter, and to clear out all the dead leaves and detritus around the plant.
Even when properly graded to start out, lawns often become bumpy, uneven and not level due to earthworms, heavy thatch areas, and weathering in general. Parkway Lawn Service uses a power rake to help level out those areas.
Thatch is an area where organic matter such as leaves, twigs, mosses and dead grass and roots have accumulated. If the layer of thatch gets too thick it cuts off the flow of air, water and nutrients that grass needs to grow. A power rake can smooth out and dethatch your lawn allowing grass to get nutrients to stay healthy.
The best time to dethatch is early spring or fall when the grass is actively growing. Power raking is also a great service to combine with seeding because it opens up the soil so new seed can get better established.
Parkway Lawn invites you to call us at 612-869-5878 for a free quote on power raking and seeding services