Lawn & snow tips for Minnesota homeowners.
Practical guides from our crews - what to do, when to do it, and why it matters.
Lawn Fungus After a Minnesota Heat Wave: A Real West Metro Diagnosis
A West Metro backyard browned two summers in a row, right after fertilizer. Here is how we worked the case (dollar spot vs pythium blight) and the recovery plan that does not involve a fungicide truck.
Aeration and Overseeding in Minnesota: Late August Through September Is the Window
Cool-season grass in the West Metro does its best root work in fall, which is why we push aeration and overseeding from late August into mid September. Here's what happens in that window and what happens if you miss it.
Why One Corner of Your Lawn Gets Fungus and the Rest Doesn't
A customer asked if we burned their lawn. We compared two years of records against the neighbor's identical lawn to find the real cause. Free quote.
The Best Mowing Height for Minnesota Lawns in Summer
How short should you cut grass in summer? Learn the best mowing height for Minnesota lawns, the one-third rule, and why taller grass beats heat. Free quote.
Japanese Beetles in Minnesota Lawns and Gardens: ID and Control
Japanese beetles damage Minnesota lawns and gardens twice over, as beetles and as grubs. Learn how to identify, control, and prevent them. Free quote.
Grub Control in Minnesota: The Right Time to Apply
When should you apply grub control in Minnesota? Learn the lifecycle, the preventive window, and how to spot grub damage before it ruins your lawn. Free quote.
Why Is My Lawn Turning Brown in Summer? Drought, Dormancy or Disease
Is your lawn turning brown in summer? Learn how to tell dormancy from drought, disease, and grubs in Minnesota lawns, and what to do about each. Free quote.
How Often Should You Water Your Lawn in a Minnesota Summer?
How often should you water your lawn in a Minnesota summer? Get the West Metro watering schedule, timing, and signs of over and under-watering. Free quote.
Ascochyta Leaf Blight
A fungus that appears quickly and causes large bleached patches in Minnesota lawns - here's how to identify, treat, and prevent Ascochyta Leaf Blight.
Preparing for Winter: A Call to Action for Liberty
How Liberty prepares for the winter season - equipment, training, emergency planning, and proactive communication with our snow clients.
The Power of Core Aeration and Overseeding
Core aeration on its own is great. Pair it with overseeding in late summer or early fall and the results are next-level.
Fungus Among Us: What Liberty Lawn is Seeing In Lawns
Blight and rust are popping up in Minnesota lawns this summer. Here's what to look for - and why we don't recommend reaching for fungicide first.
Give to the Community, Take Back Your Yard!
Sign up for Liberty's mosquito program, get your first application free, and we'll donate your second to your local Fire Department.
Liberty Lawn and Snow is Going Paperless!
Starting June 1, 2024, we're transitioning from check payments to secure card payments via a secure link - faster, greener, safer.
Special Weather Related Service Announcement
Hot, dry conditions are pushing lawns into dormancy. Here's what's happening with your service - and what you can do to help your lawn through it.
Understanding Crabgrass Control: Timing Matters
Crabgrass germinates around 52°F. Apply pre-emergent too early and you waste it. Here's how Liberty's program times it right.
Seasonal Splendor: Unveiling Our Dual-Focus Rebrand for Lawncare and Snow Removal
Introducing Liberty Lawn and Liberty Snow - two seasonal brands, one dedicated team committed to your outdoor space year-round.
Revolutionizing Lawncare: Unveiling Our New Website for a Greener Tomorrow
We used the slow winter to rebuild our website and back-end systems for a faster, smoother customer experience.
Roller Coaster Continues
Wild March temperature swings - but no snow in the forecast means an early jump on the lawn care season.