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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 […]
4 Benefits of Expert Lawn Care
As a homeowner, your lawn is one of the most important aspects of your property. Yet, taking care of everything yourself is a major responsibility, and you probably don’t have all the required knowledge or the time. That’s why you needed a trusted and reliable team on your side. Nature’s Select Triangle is here for […]
3 Facts about Boxwood Blight
Boxwood is a fundamental shrub in landscaping designs. However, this small, green bush is extremely susceptible to diseases like boxwood blight. Boxwood blight is a fungal disease and has become a widespread problem for nurseries and homeowners throughout the Piedmont area. Many residents still don’t know how to identify this fungus and often confuse it […]
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 […]