I hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer weather!

You may see us out in you yard in the next couple weeks doing fertilization. During this treatment your lawn will be fed to strengthen it for the upcoming hot weather. This granular fertilizer is a blend to promote lasting color and root growth. We also inspect the lawn for any weeds, disease, insects, or other problems that may need attention.

If you want this service but are unsure if you are on the list please call us at 651-247-1444

Summertime is here! Today I will be providing you with some tips to help you efficiently water you turf.

• Avoid frequent watering: Frequent watering promotes a shallower root system.
• Water early in the day: Watering earlier in the day allows more water to reach the roots of the grass and reduces the amount of water that is evaporated.
• Water evenly across your lawn: Watering evenly prevents flooding in some areas and missing other areas.
• Avoid over watering: You can use a rain gauge to measure the amount of water. Try to get about 1 inch per week.
• Monitor rainfall: If you know there will be rain later that day, avoid watering.

This easy tips will help you maintain a beautiful lawn. Remember to try your best to conserve water! If you are watering and water is getting on your driveway or street, try to fix this problem because that is just wasted water. We look forward to seeing you out in your yard this summer!

Since 2002 Emerald Ash Borer has killed millions of ash trees in our neighboring states. Minnesota has the second largest concentration of ash trees in the country.  There are treatment options available to help protect your ash trees! We recommend that you start treatment in 2010 for any ash trees that you would like to save. Once you start treatment it is important to continue receiving treatment once a year, so your ash trees can be fully protected. If you are interested in discussing treatment options for your ash trees, please call us at 651-247-1444.

Emerald ash borer has arrived in the twin cities. Emerald ash borer is a green beetle that kills ash trees. Some of the warning signs dying branches at the top of an ash tree, sprouts around the base of an ash tree, D-shaped holes in bark, S-shaped trails under bark or adult beetles, if you see any of these signs be sure to contact Alex’s right away. If you have any questions or concerns about emerald ash borer do not hesitate to call. 651-274-1444

At Alex’s Lawn and Turf we do our best to exceed your expectations! We put our customers first and cherish the relationship we have with our customers. We look forward to a great 2010 season! We are excited to beautify your property and make it the best it can be!