Flak's Blog

Today, I want to address the exciting topic of crabgrass
prevention.  Since the warmer temperatures  came a little earlier
this spring, I've had so many people ask me when they should apply their
pre-emergent weed killer.  Normally, I say (Read More)

Our oldest son recently graduated from high school.  What an education my wife and I got from his last year in high school...  (Read More)

We Minnesotan's spend about half of our lives in the dark!  So how can we extend our outdoor hours, especially when the number of enjoyable outdoor days are numbered?  Landscape Lighting... (Read More)

Do you ever notice how some of your neighbors have perfectly green and flawless lawns?  The most frequently asked question I am asked is, “How do I get my lawn to look healthier?”  Creating a beautiful lawn is simple if the lawn is kept healthy.  Just follow these simple guidelines... (Read More)

One of the most fun trends to hit the landscaping industry lately is the “disappearing” or “pondless” water feature.  Water cascades from its rocky source, then disappears... (Read More)

Feeling a bit intimidated with those pruning shears in hand?  You are not alone!  Many people fear causing permanent damage to their plants because they lack the knowledge to properly prune and trim.  It may surprise you though... (Read More)

Remember the good old days when folks spent their summer evenings sitting on their front porch, watching the neighborhood activity with a pitcher of iced tea or lemonade nearby?  In recent years... (Read More)