Memorial Day

We will be closed Monday 5/29 in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you to all active military and veterans out there who have served- Freedom isn't free! Weekly Lawn Care Clients: Lawn Care will be delayed by 1 day next week!

SEASONAL COLOR

Our Seasonal Color Team is prepping Summer planter boxes today! The proper soil amendment is as important as the flower selection.

Spring Seasonal Color planter boxes are ready for delivery!

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all today to order yours 616-893-5765 or send us an email at nriebel@rrrlawn.com

Creeping Charlie

Issues with Creeping Charlie? This aggressive weed likes moist, shaded areas, but it also grows in sun and will spread into turf and planting beds. Also called ground ivy, the plant is actually in the mint family, which is known for its tendency to spread. It can quickly form a dense mat, which smothers other vegetation. Creeping Charlie has round or kidney-shape leaves with scalloped edges. The leaves grow opposite each other and are bright green and shiny. The plant puts out vining stems or runners that can root at each node, which is where the leaves attach to the stem. Its stems are square, and in the spring it has small, funnel-shape or tubular purple flowers. How to Treat Creeping Charlie If you've spotted Creeping Charlie early, repeated hand-weeding is an option. Consider a broadleaf triple-mix herbicide Standard post emergent herbicides without these components won't work as well.

Techo-Bloc

Our crew is furthering their education today with Techo-Bloc. Their product makes beautiful outdoor living spaces. What wants their backyard to look like this?

Moles!

Do you have a problem with moles in your yard? Here are some facts on moles: Moles do not hibernate. They are active every day of the year. The more snow on the ground, the thicker their blanket is to protect them from cold air. A mole can dig at the rate of 17 feet per hour. A mole’s speed through their mole tunnels can be 70 feet per minute, or just under one mile per hour. Moles will eat roughly half of their body weight in food each day. A mole eats an average of one earthworm every hour. Moles have twice as much blood as other mammals of similar size, allowing them to breath underground. Increased blood flow also allows for them to deal with the large increase in carbon dioxide found in their tunnels. Moles have to eat every three to four hours or they will starve to death. Moles are territorial and will defend their home. Moles are good swimmers. Flooding is a natural occurrence (especially in the spring when the snow melts) and moles have had millions of years to adapt to water in their tunnels.

How to get rid of moles: 1.Grub control 2. Bait 3.Traps 4.Hire a professional

Renovation Progress

Our machines are hard at work on this sunny SPRING day! We're almost finished with our renovation.