Expert lawn care tips and guides for Minnesota homeowners.
Two inches starts the clock, sixteen hours is the guarantee, and in fifteen years exactly one chargeable extra has ever been triggered. Every term of our seasonal snow contract, in plain language.
Brown does not mean dead. Two field tests tell you which one you have, and the repair window for either is open right now and closing in September.
Late summer is the best window of the year to aerate and overseed a Minnesota lawn, and it is shorter than most homeowners expect. What the U of M actually recommends, why we tell people to skip the pre-watering advice, and what to do if you are running late.
Patches of your lawn turning bright white after a weed control visit are not damage. That is Mesotrione working on bentgrass and quackgrass. Here is what is happening and how long it lasts.
Mushrooms popping up overnight in your Minnesota yard? Learn what they mean, how to identify the 3 most common types, and how to manage them.
Broadleaf weeds and undesirable grasses look alike but need different treatment. How to tell them apart, and what weed control can do about each.
That patch of light green, coarse grass in your Minnesota lawn is likely Quackgrass — and it needs a completely different approach than standard weed control.
See what's happening on your Minnesota lawn after the snow melts: spot grub damage, vole runways, and snow mold — and learn how dethatching fixes them.
What is thatch, when is it a problem, and how does dethatching help? A complete guide for Minnesota homeowners.
What core aeration actually does to your soil, how to tell if your lawn needs it, and how it differs from spike aeration.
What overseeding does, which lawns it fixes, why seed quality decides the result, and the one thing that determines whether it takes.
There are approximately 50 different types of mosquitoes in Minnesota. Here's how West Metro can help send them packing.
Interested in planting pollinator-friendly trees and shrubs? Here are some great options for Minnesota yards.
Cycle and Soak is the best way to achieve deep watering while preventing water waste. Here's how to set it up.
New construction homes across the Twin Cities suffer from compacted subsoil and stripped topsoil. Learn the amendments and steps that revive struggling turf.
Top suggestions from West Metro on how to deter mosquitoes from your yard, from eliminating standing water to mosquito-repelling plants.
What is 'Golden Crown' and why do grass tips sometimes turn yellow after a fall fertilizer application? Here's what you need to know.
Learn the difference between snow stakes and driveway markers, plus installation guidelines for your property.
Prep your west metro Minnesota driveway for snow plowing: install markers, stake the edges early, clear obstacles, and time setup before the first major storm.
Identify common Minnesota lawn weeds with photos and tips: dandelions, crabgrass, creeping charlie, yellow nutsedge, plantain, and clover. A homeowner guide.
Our products are safe when used as directed. Learn the facts about pesticide safety for people, pets, and food.
West Metro cuts through the noise to rank spring lawn care services, helping you prioritize what your yard truly needs to thrive.
We've seen more fungal activity in lawns than in the past five years combined. Learn what's causing it and how to fight back.
A comprehensive guide to the most common lawn diseases found in Minnesota, from Ascochyta Leaf Blight to Snow Mold.
Seed or sod for a Minnesota yard? Compare cost, establishment time, soil prep needs, and which option performs best in our short growing season and clay soils.
Why controlling landscape bed weeds is vital and how West Metro's 4-Round Package keeps your beds weed-free.
Japanese beetles are a highly invasive species causing significant damage to Minnesota lawns and gardens. Learn how to fight back.
The best-selling contractor mix at Menards is 46% seed with an 80% germination rate. Here is what those numbers mean, what to look for on a Minnesota seed label, and when to put seed down.
Mulch is a true multitasking marvel. From moisture retention to weed suppression, discover the many benefits of mulch.
With Spring right around the corner, it's time to schedule your Spring Cleanup. Here's why this service is so important.
Correct lawn mowing promotes deeper root growth, minimizes weeds, and enhances your grass's natural resilience.
Trees offer more than just aesthetic appeal. Here's how to determine if your trees are healthy and what to look for.
Over 9,000 lawnmower injuries are reported in children every year. Here's how to keep your family safe.
The dandelion is a perennial broadleaf weed commonly found across Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.
Creeping Charlie is one of the most persistent weeds in Minnesota lawns. Here's what it is and how to beat it.
A warm winter means more grubs survived. Here's what that means for your lawn and how to protect it.
Vole damage happens all winter under the snow, where you cannot see it. Almost all of it is preventable with an hour of work in October. Here is what to do now and what to expect at thaw.
From expertise to cost savings, here are the top reasons to hire a lawn care professional for your yard.
Watering 101 for Minnesota lawns: how often, why morning timing matters, target depth per zone, and how rain sensors prevent overwatering during summer storms.
A guide to understanding your irrigation controller features, from start times to seasonal adjustments.
Every Minnesota lawn has grubs. The question is how many, and whether the damage showing up in late summer is grubs at all. Here is how to tell, and when treatment actually works.
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