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  • Cut to the Chase: An Arborist’s Guide to Pruning
    March 18, 2024

    Cut to the Chase: An Arborist’s Guide to Pruning

    Unlock the secrets of expert pruning techniques with our comprehensive guide tailored for professionals like you! From optimal timing to essential safety measures, learn how to shape landscapes while promoting plant longevity & environmental harmony. Dive in now & elevate your pruning activities with Russo!
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  • Prune like a Pro: An Arborist’s Guide to Winter Pruning
    March 18, 2024

    Prune like a Pro: An Arborist’s Guide to Winter Pruning

    Discover the power of winter pruning for healthier trees! Dive into our guide to learn why it's essential for arborists in the Midwest. From optimal healing to lower disease risk, find out how to maximize plant health & structure while overcoming winter pruning challenges!
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  • Get Prepared: Fall Clean-Up & Warming Up for Winter
    November 7, 2022

    Get Prepared: Fall Clean-Up & Warming Up for Winter

    As the weather continues to change, you need to make sure your fall clean-up tasks are being completed while getting ready for the harsh winter months at the same time. In this helpful guide, we cover numerous activities that you need to keep in mind so you can finish the year strong & get off on the right foot early next year!
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  • October 24, 2018

    Fertilizer Step 5: Winterizer

    As we head into late October and November, it's important to remember Step 5 of fertilization. Your grass needs to be prepared for the harsh, cold weather that is coming in the next few months.
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  • September 12, 2018

    Aeration Basics

    Many people overlook lawn aeration, but it's important to know that August through October is an ideal time to aerate your lawn or have it done professionally!
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  • September 4, 2018

    Fall Fertilizer Basics

    Fertilization is one of the most important jobs you can do to ensure a healthy, green lawn year round. Step 4 focuses on Fall Fertilization
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  • November 7, 2017

    Being Proactive: Late Fall

    We're getting into November and have already had our first frost. Many people think that this is the time that they can stop worrying about their plants until spring. Many people are wrong. There are several things we can still do to better prepare our plants for the perils of winter....
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  • October 10, 2017

    Fall Fertilization for Ornamental Trees & Shrubs

    In our landscapes, we usually remove these fallen leaves and other organic matter, striping away valuable nutrients needed for healthy development. The roots of your trees and shrubs are then forced to compete with grass roots for their nutrients...
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  • September 21, 2017

    Stand-On Aerators

    Much like stand-on mowers, stand-on aerators have been on the market for a while. Until recently, you really didn't see many around because they were often thought of as a novelty. Today, contractors are paying more attention towards maximizing their productivity to improve their bottom line....
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  • September 15, 2017

    Leaf Blowers

    The falling leaves of reds and golds make for a picturesque scene, but it also means we have some work to do! Cleaning up fallen leaves is not only done for aesthetics, but to ensure that our grass doesn't become suffocated. You could turn to your trusty rake, but that is hard on your back and takes forever...
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  • September 14, 2017

    Fall Lawn Care Basics

    Summer fun may be a memory but that doesn’t mean we forget about our lawn. Fall is the most important time of the year to fertilize, aerate, overseed and control broadleaf weeds. As a matter of fact, if you were only going to fertilizer your lawn once per year, Labor Day would be the best time of year for that application...
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