Lawn Care

Is there a benefit to flowering weeds? The Garden Scoop discusses a few plants that can have a positive impact on your outdoor space!

Is there a difference bettween soil mix for your houseplants, potted annuals, vegetables and herbs? This Garden Scoop discusses the differences between soil types!

Mowing your lawn sounds simple but the experts at Gertens have some tips and tricks to ensure a healthy lawn for the long haul.

Garden Guy Dale talks about the rise of "goatscaping" & using goats to control buckthorn and weeds in your yard.

Summer Patch is a lawn disease that is active during the summer when turfgrass roots are growing very slowly. The experts at Gertens offer advice on symptoms, how to manage it, and how to prevent it for next time!

Garden Guy Dale checks out smart gardening technology at Toro.

Japanese Beetles and their grubs are the most devastating insect in our landscapes and lawn. The experts at Gertens offer control methods and insecticides to keep them under control!

Most winters in the Upper Midwest can be brutal on our lawns. Gino, our Lawn Master, shares the steps to lawn perfection. The hows and the whys to get your lawn back in shape or even better than it was!

Garden Guy Dale shares a few tips for cleaning out your yard during spring.

Now WHY would I tell you how to kill your tree? So you DON’T. I don’t have enough fingers to count the ways you can, but I will share some of the most common.

Knowing how to use a weed killer is important in getting the best results! Gertens offer this easy 4-step process.

Homeowners, get started with Gertens. Gino discusses our 4-step lawn care program, taking the mystery out of it!

Anyone who has a lawn in Minnesota knows what crabgrass is, but not everyone knows how to prevent crabgrass. Gertens offers helpful advice on how get better at changing that.

This Garden Scoop discusses leaving the leaves & more!