Make Mosquitoes Buzz Off This Summer With Memorial Day unofficially kicking off summer in southeastern Wisconsin, we are all looking forward to a season of outdoor fun. Between backyard barbecues, weddings, graduations, and 4th of July festivities, we all try to spend as much time as we can outdoors when the weather warms up. And, as we all know, these outdoor events can count on having some uninvited guests in… Read more »
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a small, green jeweled beetle that kills ash tress by feeding on the tissue under the bark. This feeding disrupts the trees’ ability to move water and nutrients back and forth from the roots to the rest of the tree. The tree starves and eventually dies within two to four years of being attached. EAB infestation is found throughout the Midwest and has definitely reached… Read more »
Part of a nicely maintained property is an established, lush, green lawn. Weeds, though, are everywhere, all the time. It can be a constant battle to keep them away from your property and out of your lawn. There are steps that can be taken to keep weeds at bay and allow your lawn to flourish. Lawn Weed Identification & Growth Conditions First step is to identify the lawn weed. Once… Read more »
Adding a fire element to your outdoor living space is both beautiful and practical. They provide a social focal point for your outdoor living area as well as extend your enjoyment of your outdoor space longer into the season. While a crackling bonfire is a quintessential symbol of fall, fire elements can definitely be enjoyed year-round. Fireplaces, fire pits and fire tables are all ways to capture the element of… Read more »
What would you say if we suggested an evening of pizza and movies…on a beautiful June night? During the summer, most of us in Wisconsin prefer to capitalize on our outdoor time as much as possible and leave the couch-surfing and movie-watching for winter time. But! What if you could comfortably and safely bring your next Netflix binge outside? Imagine gathering your family and neighbors on the patio to watch… Read more »
