Joel Northrup, co-owner of Lawn-Tek Mowing & Landscaping, was recently interviewed by a local news channel to discuss potential safety issues with in ground fire pits. Lawn-Tek installs many different kinds of fire features in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas. It’s important to know of underground utilities before deciding to install a firescape in… [Read More]
Why are Mushrooms Growing in my Lawn?
Are you concerned about the little mushrooms that have started popping up in your lawn? They are a nuisance to your beautifully manicured lawn and we totally understand why it would be frustrating to see them. The good thing is, growing mushrooms are not necessarily a sign of disease and they are not harmful to… [Read More]
From Barren to Beautiful: a Landscaping Cedar Rapids Transformation
We recently completed this project in SE Cedar Rapids and the transformation is stunning! This happy customer can now enjoy a low maintenance landscape in their own backyard. We took their steep back hill and covered it with some large boulders, rock and small plants with a mulch ground cover at the bottom. We also… [Read More]
Here’s a Quick Way to Keep Your Landscape Plants Healthy
Cosmetic Benefits There are many benefits to picking the right color and texture of mulch for your landscape project. Dark mulches make brighter plants and flowers stand out for greater contrast. It’s a great finishing touch to your plant beds or around trees by filling empty spaces. Unlike grass, ground covers, and other fillers which… [Read More]
What You Need to Know About Tree & Shrub Care
Trees and shrubs are beneficial to your landscape because they add structure, color, and texture to the focal points of your yard. Maintaining them is key to ensuring that they stay healthy and add curb appeal to your landscape. Staking Newly planted trees may need to be staked if you have a hard time keeping… [Read More]
