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When to Fertilize Your Lawn?

When to Fertilize Your Lawn?

When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, there are a lot of factors to consider. The most important one, of course, is when to do it. But don't worry. We'll break it down for you! In this article, we'll discuss the different times of year that you can fertilize your...

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What Is the Best Spring Lawn Feed?

What Is the Best Spring Lawn Feed?

As the days grow warmer and the snow recedes, many homeowners across the country will begin to think about their lawns. For some, this may mean a trip to the local hardware store for a bag of grass fertilizer; for others, it may mean starting up the mower for the...

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What are the Best Lawn Care Practices?

What are the Best Lawn Care Practices?

Lawn care is a lot like the real estate market: it's all about location, location, and location. If you live in LA or New York City, your lawn care will take a different approach than someone who lives in Utah's dry, semi-arid and desert climate. And if you're lucky...

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Top 10 Lawn Care Mistakes

Top 10 Lawn Care Mistakes

Most people don’t realize that many common mistakes can be made when caring for healthy lawns. Making just one of these mistakes can lead to a number of problems down the road. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top 10 lawn care mistakes that you need to...

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Common House Pests and How To Deal With Them

Common House Pests and How To Deal With Them

Pests are a nuisance for all homeowners. They can be expensive to deal with, and there is not always have a simple solution. Pests are a fact of life, and you must be aware of the signs so that you can take action if they appear in your home. This article will discuss...

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How to Prepare for Bee Season and Protect Your Property

How to Prepare for Bee Season and Protect Your Property

Before we know it, the winter season is over, and spring is at our door. With spring comes warmer days and blossoming flowers. With that said, it is never too soon to prepare in advance for bee season. Unlike some areas around the world, bee season can start as early...

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9 Healthy Ways To Get Your Lawn Ready For 2022

9 Healthy Ways To Get Your Lawn Ready For 2022

The long-anticipated year of 2022 has arrived at our doorsteps faster than we can blink. With the new year comes many new year resolutions that we set out to conquer. So why not make sprucing up your lawn one of your resolutions for the new year? Now that the winter...

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Top 9 New Years Pest Control Resolutions for 2022

Top 9 New Years Pest Control Resolutions for 2022

There's nothing more gratifying than starting the new year right with ambitious new year resolutions. Here at All Green Pest Control & Lawn Care, it is a "Go big or go home" type of game plan. We've compiled a list of the best pest control resolutions for the new...

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Common Pantry Pests You Need To Know About

Common Pantry Pests You Need To Know About

Did you know that one of the most common household insect problems is pantry pests? These creepy crawlers love invading dry goods such as flour, cereal, oatmeal, and other stored foods. They have rightfully earned the name "pantry pests." This go-to guide to pantry...

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What Is Tree Fertilization and Why Is It Important?

What Is Tree Fertilization and Why Is It Important?

Some consider trees to be branches of life in Mother Nature. Not only do they help reduce greenhouse gasses, but they also promote clean air, which is why it is essential to maintain the tree's health with proper fertilization. This guide to tree fertilization will...

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Prevention Tips for a Pest-Free Holiday Season

Prevention Tips for a Pest-Free Holiday Season

In Utah, the winters could look like a magical winter wonderland, and we sure do love to be festive during this time of year. As whimsical as the winter wonderland, some pests may burrow their way into our homes for shelter from outside elements. In the light of the...

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8 Winter Lawn Care Tips That You Have To Try Out

8 Winter Lawn Care Tips That You Have To Try Out

When the leaves start to change color and trickle down to the ground, you know that fall is in the air. Which can only mean winter isn’t too far behind. Use these winter lawn care tips to get your yard ready before winter comes knocking on your front door.  On the...

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7 Things To Look For In A Pest Control Company

7 Things To Look For In A Pest Control Company

So you’ve spotted a trail of ants making their way up to your walls. Maybe you’ve seen one too many spiders getting a little too comfortable in your space. By the looks of it, you have a pest problem. If you’re unsure what to do when pests invade, the best solution is...

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7 Warning Signs You Might Have A Bug Infestation

7 Warning Signs You Might Have A Bug Infestation

Does the thought of unwanted pests invading your space send chills down your spine? Does it make you want to jump at the idea of waking up in bed with a creepy crawler? If so, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for the telltale signs of a bug infestation.  If you are...

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8 Lawn Care Tips And Tricks For The Perfect Lawn

8 Lawn Care Tips And Tricks For The Perfect Lawn

There’s nothing quite like a freshly tended lawn. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or this isn’t your first rodeo, maintaining your lawn is a great feeling. We’ve put together some expert lawn care tips and tricks that will leave your lawn looking perfect. Lawn...

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8 Common Pest Control Urban Myths Debunked

8 Common Pest Control Urban Myths Debunked

A myth is a symbolic narrative that shares fascinating insight into people or a social phenomenon. Although myths are seemingly false, they tend to stem from actual events. While some insects get a bad rap from time to time, pest control has a few myths of its own....

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How to Get Rid of Moles: A Complete Guide

How to Get Rid of Moles: A Complete Guide

It's no surprise that some people might find these burrowing critters cute with their little noses and paws. However, many tend to forget that these small animals can cause severe damage to your lawn and garden. If your yard has become a home to these animals, this...

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5 Practical Ways to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Naturally

5 Practical Ways to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Naturally

There is nothing more relaxing than sleeping in your bed after a long day. But things can take a turn for the worse when bed bugs decide to invade your personal space, disrupting your peaceful sleeping habits. The good news is there are a few ways to get rid of bed...

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Effective Tips and Tricks for Weed Control for Lawns

Effective Tips and Tricks for Weed Control for Lawns

If you spend a pretty good amount of time tending to your garden, you might find yourself spending a surprising amount of time removing weeds. With effective weed control techniques in place, you can be saving yourself and your garden a whole lot of time, energy, and...

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How to Get Rid of Wasps in the House Safely

How to Get Rid of Wasps in the House Safely

It's a sunny day out, and you and the family are having a peaceful barbecue outside, enjoying one another's company. Suddenly, you hear an ominous buzzing sound disrupting the tranquility. Party's over, and it's time to pack up and head indoors for shelter because the...

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How to Get Rid of Spiders in Your Home

How to Get Rid of Spiders in Your Home

Spiders are perhaps the most common household pest. While most spiders are harmless, they can definitely be a little creepy. Here are 10 ways to get rid of spiders in your home to make sure that your family stays comfortable and safe. Are spiders dangerous? Before we...

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How to Protect Your Home from Summer Pests

How to Protect Your Home from Summer Pests

Summer may be a season of sunshine and fun, but inevitably it also brings with it plenty of household pests. There’s nothing more frustrating than fighting a losing battle against bugs, whether it’s ants in the kitchen or spiders in the bathroom. Here are our top tips...

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How to Get Rid of Earwigs in Your House and Garden

How to Get Rid of Earwigs in Your House and Garden

Have you spotted a small insect with pincers in your home or garden? Earwigs, often called “pincher bugs”, can look alarming. In reality they are one of the most common household pests around. While they are relatively harmless to humans, they will happily eat their...

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7 Lawn Care Hacks To Save You Money, Time

7 Lawn Care Hacks To Save You Money, Time

With summer approaching, it is time to consider the ways you will keep your lawn looking fresh and healthy until fall. Lawn care and maintenance can be a time-consuming and costly venture. However, taking care of your lawn does not have to that expensive. It is...

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9 Mosquito Control Tips

9 Mosquito Control Tips

As people around the world get vaccinated against COVID-19, and social distancing restrictions begin to lift, the summer of 2021 should prove to be an emotional time of in-person gatherings with family and friends. Outside meetings will continue to be safer than...

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7 Common Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid This Summer

7 Common Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid This Summer

Keeping your lawn looking its best throughout the summer months takes hard work and an understanding of what your plants need and when. Whether you are landscaping your lawn for the first time or you are a seasoned lawn care veteran, there are common mistakes that...

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Should You Buy A Gas Mower Or Electric Mower?

Should You Buy A Gas Mower Or Electric Mower?

Has it been a while since you went lawnmower shopping? If you are looking to replace your old mower as summer approaches, it is worth examining the differences and features of today's electric and gas-powered mowers. Recent technological advances elevate electric...

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9 Pest Control Myths Busted

9 Pest Control Myths Busted

The insects, rodents, and other uninvited guests in your home are more than an uncomfortable nuisance. Roaches, mice, termites, ants, and a wide range of household pests pose potential health risks. They can cause all kinds of damage to the interior and exterior of...

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8 Lawn Mowing Tips For The Summer

8 Lawn Mowing Tips For The Summer

Are you ready to swap the snowblower for the lawnmower? As the spring temperatures rise and the winter snow melts, it is time to review the best mowing practices and techniques to keep your grass healthy and your lawn looking its best throughout the summer. Why Should...

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Fertilizer Services Keep Lawns Healthy, Looking Great

Fertilizer Services Keep Lawns Healthy, Looking Great

A lush, green, healthy lawn is the goal of home and business owners that want maximum curb appeal and the best-looking outdoor spaces. Keeping your lawn fertilized throughout the year can be stressful and overwhelming without help from professional lawn technicians at...

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How To Take Care of Your Lawn Tools

How To Take Care of Your Lawn Tools

With winter arriving and the growing season coming to an end, it’s time to put those lawn tools away until next year. Lawn tools and equipment are an investment that, properly cared for, can last for decades. Here are some of the most common tools for lawn care and...

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How To Fix Gopher Holes

How To Fix Gopher Holes

Ah, gopher holes—every homeowner’s worst nightmare. If you take lawn care seriously, you may notice these holes all over your yard. You might first notice small mounds of dirt, shaped like a crescent, around your yard and garden. You might stumble, sinking to the...

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Winterizing Your Plants: A Step-By-Step Guide

Winterizing Your Plants: A Step-By-Step Guide

You’ve worked so hard to create a garden that you’re proud of, so it’s in your best interest to learn all about winterizing your plants. After all, you don’t want them to freeze, wither, and die over the harsh upcoming winter. In Utah, we’re familiar with the...

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5 Tips For An All-Season Garden

5 Tips For An All-Season Garden

An all-season garden can become a personal and private retreat that provides recreation, exercise, and enjoyment for gardeners of all ages. For the amount of work and investment you put into your garden, you should be able to enjoy it throughout the year. Sadly, far...

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How to Remove Crabgrass from Your Lawn

How to Remove Crabgrass from Your Lawn

Removing crabgrass from your lawn takes more than just pulling up weeds that you see—the way you kill and remove crabgrass matters. Crabgrass is a common and annoying weed that finds its way into many yards. It’s hardy, and it decreases the growth of surrounding...

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How Do I Protect My Home From Pests

How Do I Protect My Home From Pests

There comes a time each summer (or perhaps even spring!) where homeowners realize yet again that they need to be proactive in protecting their home from pests. Nearly every area and climate suffer from some type of insect or varmint life that can interfere with their...

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5 Tips to Prevent Lawn Browning

5 Tips to Prevent Lawn Browning

Lawn browning is a looming threat during the hot summer months. It doesn’t take long for your lush green grass to begin withering under the heat, and discoloration can start to creep in. Your lawn is an investment, and it needs to be protected to stay beautiful and...

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The Best Mosquito Control For Your Yard

The Best Mosquito Control For Your Yard

Mosquitos are some of nature’s most prolific pests. They can turn a pleasant afternoon outside into an itchy bloodbath. Even worse, mosquitos may be spreading threatening diseases such as Zika, Dengue, and West Nile virus. According to the CDC, “West Nile virus (WNV)...

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What Not To Grow in Utah

What Not To Grow in Utah

Growing a garden is a labor of love. It takes careful planning, daily dedication, and even investigative problem-solving. The results are rewarding--and delicious. But after all the time and attention you invest in your garden, it can be incredibly disheartening to...

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Trimmers and Edgers: Are They Worth the Investment?

Trimmers and Edgers: Are They Worth the Investment?

It’s essential to keep your lawn mowed and trimmed so that your home looks well taken care of. Keeping your grass mowed and the edges trimmed also keeps it lush, leaving you with a green lawn year-round. When it comes to doing edge work, you’ll have to pick between a...

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Best Vegetables to Plant

Best Vegetables to Plant

Growing your own vegetable garden is an exercise that balances indulgence and practicality. Not only will you have the fixings for a salad right outside your door when you grow your own vegetables, but you’ll also be getting the most nutritional bang for your buck. ...

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Plants That Can Handle Hot Temperatures

Plants That Can Handle Hot Temperatures

Summer is around the corner, and you’ll probably want to spend your time outdoors to enjoy Utah’s hot temperatures. Fortunately, you can make your garden as colorful, vibrant, and lush as your springtime landscape. Find out which plants can beat the heat.  Not All...

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Can You Make Lawn and Garden Fertilizer?

Can You Make Lawn and Garden Fertilizer?

Organic gardening plays a critical role in both our physical wellbeing and the environment’s health. There’s a variety of all-natural fertilizers you can use in your garden or with potting soil. Best of all, you can make some of these fertilizers at home with everyday...

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Termites Removal: What Does It Entail?

Termites Removal: What Does It Entail?

Termites are as small as ants, but when they work together, they’re responsible for over $1 billion in structural damage each year in the United States alone. Not only do these pests cause cosmetic damage to your home’s interior, but they also feast on its structure....

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How To Buy Quality Grass Seed

How To Buy Quality Grass Seed

Remember how luscious and green your front lawn’s grass used to be when you first bought your home? As the years have passed, your grass’s vibrancy has faded away, and now you’re left with brown grass that makes your home look uninviting. If you’re looking to restore...

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The Damage Gophers, Moles, and Groundhogs Create

The Damage Gophers, Moles, and Groundhogs Create

Burrowing rodents seem cute and harmless enough, right? Truth be told, these small, furry creatures have the potential of destroying your entire garden. Are you able to tell the differences between gophers, moles, and groundhogs? On the surface, these rodents might...

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How to Dispose of Leaves

How to Dispose of Leaves

Those colorful, autumnal leaves that adorn trees are pleasant to look at. When those leaves fall, they create a pile that’s perfect for the kids to jump in. After a few weeks, those leaves begin to lose their charm, and you’re tired of them blocking your path. Now...

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Which Plants Need To Be Winterized

Which Plants Need To Be Winterized

Plants and trees experience life cycles through seasons, unlike us humans. We need nutrients, water, and rest each day, and our quality of rest helps determine how productive we will be the next day. Plants are very similar to us in that they also require nutrients,...

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DIY Termite Removal: Why It’s Not an Option

DIY Termite Removal: Why It’s Not an Option

Termites are small insects that are infamous for feeding on wood and causing significant structural damage to houses. Pest control companies and etymology departments receive more inquiries about termite removal than they do for any other pest in the United States....

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What You Need To Know About Growing Corn

What You Need To Know About Growing Corn

Sinking your teeth into a perfectly ripened ear of corn is a wonderful feeling, especially if you planted that corn yourself. Although growing corn does take up a lot of garden space, people make room for planting corn because the taste of fresh-picked corn is...

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The Difference Between Gophers and Moles

The Difference Between Gophers and Moles

If you’re starting to notice mysterious holes appear in your backyard, you may be wondering if the culprit is a gopher or a mole. Although both rodents live underground, the problems that they create quickly come to the surface. Not to worry, there are ways to detect...

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Gardening for Beginners

Gardening for Beginners

Plants Need Sunlight No surprise here—plants need sunlight! Some plants will need more than others. Plants convert energy from the sun into their tissues—this process is known as photosynthesis. Essentially, plants feed off of sunlight and turn it into growth.  Some...

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Lawn Edgers vs. String Trimmers

Lawn Edgers vs. String Trimmers

There are many tools that can be used for lawn maintenance—among them are lawn edgers and string trimmers. These tools have similar but have different functions. Learn how and when to use them to get your lawn looking its best. With some proper lawn maintenance, you...

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The Best Fertilizers on the Market and How to Use Them

The Best Fertilizers on the Market and How to Use Them

Fertilizer is an extremely important part of lawn and plant care. If you want to promote growth and ensure strong and long-lasting plants, try one of these tested fertilizers this season. You don’t need to be an expert gardener to use fertilizer—it’s very...

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How To Keep Your Grass Greener in the Summer

How To Keep Your Grass Greener in the Summer

With summer coming, we’re sharing a few tips on how to keep your lawn lush and green throughout the warmer months. Dry heat often means brown and dry grass, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Keep your lawn looking it’s best for a few of these simple practices. 1....

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Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Lawn Care

Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Lawn Care

With summer approaching, it’s time to gear up for summer lawn care. Taking care of your lawn in the summer can help you keep it growing strong and help you to avoid burn marks. Summer lawn care can differ a little from your day to day lawn care routine. Be prepared...

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Making Your Own Compost

Making Your Own Compost

There are many benefits to using compost in your soil and to making it yourself. Compost will improve the texture of your soil, add nutrients, and make it an overall better place for your plants to flourish. Making your own compost is as easy and throwing some of your...

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Winterizing Your Garden

Winterizing Your Garden

Don’t let all of your hard gardening work go to waste come winter. Taking the steps to winterize your lawn can save your plants so they can come back in full bloom the next year. With just a few simple steps you can keep your garden alive and thriving for years to...

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Laying Sod vs Planting Seed

Laying Sod vs Planting Seed

Seed and sod can give you a beautiful lawn—but in different ways. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Depending on your situation, it may be best for you to choose one over the other. Advantages and Disadvantages of Sod Sod does not leave any seeds...

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How To Take Care of Your Succulents

How To Take Care of Your Succulents

Succulents are a beautiful and sturdy plant that can last long when well cared for. Whether you're decorating your house with them or brightening up your garden with them—you can’t go wrong with succulents. These little guys have been growing in popularity that last...

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Fertilizing Your Lawn 101

Fertilizing Your Lawn 101

Fertilizing your lawn give it the nutrients it needs to grow and flourish. Feeding you lawn fertilizer four times a year will keep it green and thick. A healthy lawn is not difficult to achieve when it is maintained properly. If you want your grass to be barefoot...

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