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Winter will soon be upon us and that means you need to protect your trees and shrubs. By nourishing them from the inside, and protecting them from pests on the outside, you’ll give them the best chance of making it to spring.

There are lots of things you can do to get your yard ready for fall, but the most important one is aeration. By having core aeration performed in fall, you’ll be doing your lawn a big favor now, through winter, and spring.

With summer drawing to a close, now’s the time to consider how to get your yard ready for autumn and subsequently winter. From dormant oil applications to moisture retention, there are several key things you should do to show your yard a little TLC this fall.

Those cute little white caterpillars you may have seen while poking around in your garden are not actually caterpillars at all. They’re grubs, and they’ll destroy your garden and your lawn, if you don’t stop them.

What are the benefits of soil testing? What exactly does a soil test look for? In today’s blog, we’ll answer these and other common questions surrounding soil testing for lawns.

You might wonder if there is anything to be done about this noise. However, that isn’t the case. Some cicadas are on an annual life cycle and reemerge every summer, which is generally the ones that most people are familiar with. However, there is a specific cicada breed, the Brood X, a breed that shows up only once every 17 years. This leads to quite a few questions: Where do they go for that long? Why? What makes them different?

Ornamental trees and shrubs attract butterflies and provide beauty and shade long after their blooms have died off. If you’re thinking of starting a butterfly garden or adding to an existing one, consider some of these lovely fragrant florals.

Spring lawn care can make your head spin. The lawn care experts at Emerald Island Lawn Service are here to make your life easier. For the best lawn care in Knoxville call us today and get on our lawn care program for 2021.

Understanding your soil pH will help you better decide on what fertilizer to buy and what plants will do best in your yard. Be sure to sign up for exceptional lawn care service for 2021 from the experts at Emerald Island.

Tennessee may not face snowfall, but we have our share of late autumn and winter problems. Learn how to care for your Knoxville lawn and watch it thrive.