Bees Need Your Help!
Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystems and agriculture as they are responsible for pollinating a significant portion of the world’s food crops, from fruits and vegetables to nuts and seeds. Without bees, many of these crops would struggle to reproduce, leading to reduced yields, food scarcity in some [...]
Jun
Tree Of The Month: The Lacebark Elm
The Lacebark Elm, also known as the Chinese Elm, may sound like an exotic species, rarely if ever found in the Midwest, but that’s becoming increasingly inaccurate. While the Lacebark Elm is native to China, Korea, and Japan, it has steadily become a popular species in the Midwest in recent [...]
May
Eco-Friendly Landscaping Is A Great Option
Are you considering refreshing the landscaping around your home or business? Are you interested in a new look? Are lower maintenance and less cost associated with your landscaping appealing to you? Or are you interested in making your home or business a bit more “green” and eco-friendly? If so, green [...]
Apr
Think Green; Recycle Green Waste
The U.S. produces approximately 300 million tons of solid waste annually, with nearly 100 million tons recycled (70 million tons) or composted (25 million). Of this waste, more than 12 percent, is composed of green waste, such as lawn clippings, leaves, dead trees and branches. Finally, 8 percent of the [...]
Apr
Shrubs You Should Consider For Your Landscaping
If you’re considering updating your landscaping or creating new landscaping, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all the choices – especially when it comes to shrubs. That’s understandable, as the variety of shrub species that grow well in the soil and with the weather conditions of the Midwest while adding [...]
Apr