Category: North Carolina
Yes, Your Lawn Needs Treatments in Cold Weather
Many homeowners in the Winston-Salem area make the mistake of completely ignoring their lawns during the cold winter months. They mow one last time in the fall, rake up the leaves, and then clock out until spring. However, at Nature’s Select®, our select lawn care program includes seven applications for year-round lawn care, to produce […]
3 Benefits of Spring Aeration
Aeration is the process of puncturing the ground with tiny holes to promote oxygen flow and nutrient absorption. However, most homeowners wait until later in the year to aerate their lawns and then get frustrated when they don’t see results. That’s why our entire team here at Nature’s Select Triangle promotes springtime aeration. Here are […]
The 4 Stages of the White Grub Lifecycle
For a healthy lawn to thrive, all living organisms must work together, including worms, bugs, and microorganisms. However, grubs of beetles are not helpful, and many can cause significant damage. As trusted professional lawn care experts, Nature’s Select Sandhills treat lawns throughout the area for grub damage. We see these pests all the time, so […]
5 Ways to Protect Plants from Frost
When the skies are clear and there’s moisture in the air, you’re likely to find frost on the ground in the morning. While most of your lawn and some plants will bounce back, others may not survive a frosty night. At Nature’s Select Triangle, we see frost-bitten plants more often than we care to. While […]
3 Things to Do If Your Trees Are Covered in Ice
Wintertime brings plenty of cold wind, snow, and ice. While the icicles hanging from trees might look charming and decorative, they can actually cause damage to your foliage. While you can’t control Mother Nature and all that she throws our way here in the Sandhills area, you can clean up afterward to save your landscaping. […]
3 FAQs about Winter Burn
Winters in Piedmont, NC, can be brutal. Temperatures drop drastically and cause tremendous stress for shrubs and evergreens. Proper winter care is essential to ensuring your trees make it through the winter and emerge in the spring without winter burn. Most people assume that the evergreens and boxwood shrubs are hardy and built for cold […]
Top 3 Most Difficult Lawn Care Issues
Achieving a beautiful green lawn is more challenging than the average homeowner might realize. There are many factors to consider and most of them are actually out of your control. Thankfully, even the most difficult lawn care issues have solutions and, with the right tools and knowledge, the lawn of your dreams is within reach. […]
Do I Have Moles or Voles?
Despite your best efforts in proper lawn care, sometimes your lawn and landscaping can be attacked by small underground rodents. In Sandhills, NC, both moles and voles are a common problem for homeowners, destroying plant roots and creating dirt mounds throughout lawns. If you’re looking for expert care and solutions, then reach out to the […]
Frost and Its Effect on Your Lawn
The first frost of the season is upon us and while it can be magical to wake up to those beautiful white tips of grass, you may wonder what it’s doing to your lawn. Luckily, grass can stand up against frost as long as steps are taken to protect it. At Nature’s Select®, we use […]
3 Autumn Lawn Secrets
Preparing your lawn for cooler weather is an essential part of ensuring that you maintain healthy, green grass all year long. With professional lawn care services from Nature’s Select Sandhills, you can feel confident in the health of your lawn no matter what nature throws at us. As the holidays approach and the cooler weather […]