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Spring is upon us, and you might be getting ready to plant some new flowers and shrubs. While most mature trees don’t require much maintenance, your newly planted shrubs will require some extra care. This care and maintenance also includes fertilizing in the right way. Taking proper care of your young shrubs can really pay […]

Pruning your trees has many different benefits, including keeping them healthy and strong. While it may seem counterproductive, cutting off large, heavy branches or diseased limbs can help your tree recover and make it even more disease-resistant. Still, most homeowners don’t take the time to research professional tree trimming or pruning until it’s too late. […]

Does the sight of any bug in your lawn send you running in the opposite direction? If you nodded your head in agreement, then you’re not alone. Many people go scrambling for the bug killer when they spot an insect, but that shouldn’t always be the case. While not all lawn insects are beneficial, there […]

Are you excited for spring? The team at Nature’s Select® sure is! As your lawn starts to wake up from its winter slumber, it’s time to start preparing for growing season so you can have a beautiful green lawn all spring and summer long. While it may seem beneficial to begin your lawn care routine […]

Landscape shrubs add a level of appeal and privacy to many lawns and flower beds. For many homeowners, shrubs provide a natural, clean way of keeping out unwanted guests without the use of a physical fence. Yet, many people plant bushes that grow slowly, resulting in frustration. However, there is good news. Some shrubs grow […]

Aeration and seeding are two of the most important steps you can take in the spring or fall to ensure a lush, green lawn. By aerating your yard, you introduce more oxygen and essential nutrients into the soil. Seeding your lawn will promote new grass and help improve your yard’s look and feel. However, your […]

Weeds can be a pain to get rid of, especially if they’re widespread. Additionally, not everyone has the time or patience it takes to pull weeds every weekend or during the week. That’s probably why so many homeowners turn to Nature’s Select Piedmont for help. We use techniques and products that work with nature, not […]

Though it doesn’t currently feel like it, spring is not that far away here in North Carolina, and soon you’ll need to start paying closer attention to your lawn. Are you prepared to handle your own lawn care this year, or is it time to outsource that particular job? Once you decide to hire a […]

If you own a home, then you know there are several different lawn grasses to choose from. Reading about all of your options can be overwhelming, and you could end up spending more money than necessary on a grass that won’t do well in the climate here in North Carolina. Here at Nature’s Select Piedmont, […]

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 […]