Turning on Your Sprinkler System After Winter
Spring is on its way. I know these freezing temperatures make you laugh at that statement, but soon enough lawns will need mowing and flowers watering. That…
The Best Way to Shovel Snow
You may not realize it, but shoveling snow posses a serious health threat to Americans during the winter months. Every year in the United States, roughly 100…
How to Melt Snow and Ice Without Rock Salt
If snow and ice are in the forecast, you’re probably already thinking about having to clear it from your driveway and sidewalk. Traditionally, this might be done…
What to Buy for a Snowstorm?
Central Missouri and Columbia specifically, are no strangers to winter weather. From single-digit temperatures to a foot of snow, the heart of the “Show-Me State” is well…
When, Why, and How to Prune Trees
With fall officially here, the trees are signaling the change in weather. As the colder temperatures begin to become the status quo, the trees that fill your…
When to Start Winterizing Your Sprinkler System
As summer temperatures begin to dissipate, and fall temperatures come into the mix, the need to water your lawn becomes less of a necessity. Soon, the grass…
Shrubs vs. Bushes – What’s the Difference?
This is a shrub, that is a bush. Have you ever been left scratching your head over the proper title for the plant that is sitting in…
The History of Irrigation in the United States
Remember going to the beach as a kid? You have your pail and shovel in tote, ready to engineer the best sandcastle ever constructed. You lay the…