Last year was one of the more interesting years, entomologically speaking. With record drought, there wasn’t much free water around in the summer and it appeared the mosquito population was …
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What’s Growing On? – 2017
Yes! Green Grass is now 25 years old! Where did the time go? I enjoy treating everyone’s lawn and trees today as much as I did 25 years ago. Why? Because I have a passion for growing fine landscapes. …
What’s Growing On – 2015
One day off in February! Yep, it was that busy with - as you know - storm after storm. Fortunately, spring always arrives. When the snow recedes you’re going to see massive snow mold damage. The only …
The Bugs Are All Dead, Right?
How do bugs overwinter? Why don’t they freeze or starve? They’re drunk! Not really. They undergo a process called "diapause." This process lowers the metabolism of the insect allowing the insect to …
What’s Growing On? – 2013
Spring cleanups, tick control and Healthy Lawn programs….that’s what’s going on today. The extremely busy winter has me writing this newsletter after all our services have started. The crews and I are …
Ticks…Ticks…Ticks and Lyme!
I know. I keep harping on ticks - but my rants are justified! All the lectures this year have been indicating an explosion of Lyme disease throughout New England. The disease has been spreading …
Being Safe Is ALWAYS In Season
OSHA - yes, it;s a four letter word - the Occupational Safety and Health Administration can be very informative. I stopped by their booth at New England Grows Trade Show to get some tips on how to …
