This time of year is when it’s important for Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Quad Cities, Waterloo, and Des Moines homeowners to apply grub control to their lawns. By applying insecticide now, you will be able to attack grubs while they are young, small and close to the surface. One way to tell if it’s time… [Read More]
Emerald Ash Borer FAQs for Cedar Rapids & Iowa City
Emerald ash borer has continued to be an issue for many Iowa counties and is expected to continue spreading for the forseeable future. You may be wondering what you should do if you have ash trees on your Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or surrounding area property. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding emerald ash… [Read More]
EPA Approved Lawn Chemicals
Here at Lawn-Tek, the safety of your children and pets is a top priority. That’s why we make sure that all of our Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, Waterloo, and Quad Cities lawn treatments are EPA approved. What does this mean? All EPA approved pesticides undergo reevaluation for safety every 15 years. The… [Read More]
Why Timing is Important When Applying Pre Emergent Crabgrass Weed Control
Pre emergent crabgrass weed control applications are an important step in effective crabgrass management. However, choosing the right timing for the application can be tricky. And bad timing will only result in a waste of time and money. Warmer spring temperatures bring your lawn to life. Unfortunately, this also means that unwanted crabgrass also comes to life. With… [Read More]
Top 5 Lawn Care Tips for Des Moines Homeowners
If you want to have a healthy and beautiful lawn in Des Moines, Iowa, knowing how to properly maintain it is extremely important. Proper lawn care has the potential to increase your property value in a very simple way: the first impression. A beautiful lawn differentiates your home from other homes of equal perceived value, which… [Read More]