Spring Clean Ups Continue!

Today the crews will be working in the following suburbs:

St. Louis Park
Plymouth

STARTING TODAY: Spring Clean Ups

Thanks to the exceptionally warm weather this year, our lawn crews are able to begin Spring Clean Ups one week ahead of schedule.

Today they are working in Minnetonka and later this week we will have crews visiting St. Louis Park, Edina and potentially some other suburbs as well -- provided this nice weather keeps up!

If you are still interested in a Spring Clean Up, it's not too late to sign up. Simply mail your contract in this week (or as soon as you can) and we will add you to our clean up list. At this rate, we hope to have our residential Spring Clean Ups completed by the third week in April.

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call or e-mail the office. Our phone number is (952) 252-3301. For e-mail inquiries contact us at: info@petersonlawn.com

-PLS

Quick fix for Snow Mold

Now that the snow is starting to melt (finally) you may notice a spider-web type substance on your grass. This is called snow mold. This webby mold can be pink or gray, and it looks nasty, but don't worry because it's not difficult to get rid of.

Lawn experts recommend using a hand rake to clear the snow mold off of your turf. After raking the turf clean, you can fluff up the grass a little bit to help it dry more quickly. You shouldn't have to use any chemical treatments at all, just wait for the warm summer sunshine to help the grass grow lush and green again.

Any bare patches left on your lawn can be taken care of with seed or sod this spring.

New Disposal Requirements for Twin Cities

New Disposal Law in Effect This Fall
Beginning January 1, 2010, residents in the Twin Cities area will be required to put their organic waste out for pickup in compostable bags - either paper bags or compostable plastic bags. This will affect residents in the following counties: Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington.

What Peterson is Doing in Response
We will do our best to keep your disposal prices low. In the past, we have offered a $3/bag disposal service to our lawn customers during the fall clean up season. What we know about the compostable bags so far is this : They are smaller than the 55gal. bags we traditionally use and they cost more. We still plan on offering our disposal service to you, and hopefully we can help you save a little money by purchasing our compostable bags in bulk. Right now we are investigating our options and will be mailing disposal pricing information with our Fall Clean Up Reminders on Oct. 1.

This information is also included with your 2010 Lawn Contract

Contracts coming soon!

Contracts for the 2010 lawn season will be in the mail next week. Be on the lookout for the following changes:

- New disposal rules in effect this year for the Twin Cities
- Our improved Fertilizer/Weed Spray program

Watch your step!

There is an ice storm headed our way! Remember, Peterson Lawn also sells top-notch ice melt products. Give us a call and we will deliver ice melt right to your home or business.

Snow to plow

Hello!
As I'm sure you've noticed, the snow has arrived. Light snow is predicted all day with high winds and slow roads. The plows will be out this afternoon to clear your property. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us! Thank you and stay safe on those slippery roads.

Snow in the Forecast

Hello all,

As a heads up, we are expecting snow in the area tonight, starting around 5:00 pm. The plows be will going out to clear shortly after. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call. Stay warm! Brrrr!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Peterson Lawn!
2010 has come in with a "Brrrr!" Don't forget, we also sell Ice Melt to keep your sidewalks safe and slip-free. Here's to a happy and healthy New Year!