Fall Seeding and Aeration

Insights on the importance and benefits of fall seeding and aeration for achieving and maintaining lush, healthy lawns.

Strategies for Success Battling Japanese Beetles

Addressing the challenges posed by Japanese beetles in Illinois, this article delves into their lifecycle and signs of damage and offers diverse strategies for effectively managing gardens and landscapes.

Understanding the Importance of Flower Bed Maintenance

The essentials of flower bed maintenance amid dry conditions in Central Illinois, and the effective approach to proper watering, mulching, using drought-resistant plants, and soil management to maintain vibrant landscapes.

How to Maintain a Beautiful Landscape in Drought Conditions

Maintaining landscapes in droughts involves strategic plant selection, efficient irrigation, soil conditioning, regular pruning, and integrated pest management.

Pollinator Gardens

Creating a pollinator garden, filled with a variety of native plants, water sources, and shelters, is a simple, effective, and personally rewarding way to support declining pollinator populations, thereby directly contributing to environmental conservation and biodiversity.

The Bagworm Menace 

We will discuss the lifecycle, damaging effects, and control measures for bagworms, a common but often overlooked pest in Illinois, highlighting the need for proactive tree care and early pest detection to preserve our green spaces.

The Art and Science of Proper Pruning

This blog emphasizes the importance of expert pruning for plant health, landscape aesthetics, and safety, highlighting it as a delicate blend of art and science best handled by professionals.

Protecting Magnolia Trees in Illinois

Magnolia Scale is a destructive insect that threatens the health of Magnolia trees in Illinois by feeding on plant sap and causing damage to the tree. Early detection, prevention, and control are crucial for safeguarding these trees, utilizing a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical methods to manage infestations.

The Importance of Timing and Temperature in Lawn Care

Timing and temperature are crucial in Illinois lawn care. Properly timed fertilization, watering, mowing, pest control, and overseeding ensure a healthy, lush lawn in the Midwest climate.

Lawn Maintenance at Green View

In this blog, we explore the all-encompassing strategy employed by Green View's Maintenance team to cultivate and maintain lush, healthy lawns.

The Benefits of Mulch

This blog explains the benefits of mulching in landscaping, including weed control, moisture retention, temperature regulation, soil fertility improvement, and aesthetic appeal. It also outlines different types of mulch and how to apply it in your garden to maintain its effectiveness properly.

The Importance of Weed Control

The best ways to keep weeds under control include applying pre-emergent, regular hand weeding, mulching to prevent weed growth, using herbicides selectively, and maintaining a healthy lawn or garden with proper watering and fertilization.

Pre-emergent Herbicide in Spring

Spring brings crabgrass growth challenges for lawns, but cool soil temperatures delay germination. Thin areas and concrete surfaces warm up faster, leading to outbreaks. A thick, healthy lawn is the best defense. Avoid pre-emergent herbicides if seeding. Green View uses pre-emergent herbicides and fertilizer, then switches to post-emergent herbicides. Let Green View know if you're seeding, and we'll adjust the treatment.

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