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!

Seasons Greetings from Peterson Lawn

The staff at Peterson Lawn would like to warmly wish you a happy holiday season and sincerely thank you for your business. We look forward to serving you in the New Year.

Tips to shovel snow safely

Here are some great tips to protect your back and heart when shoveling. What seems like a simple activity can actually put an excessive amount of strain on you if done incorrectly.

1. If you are inactive and have a history of heart trouble, talk to you doctor before shoveling your snow.

2. Avoid caffeine or nicotine before beginning. These are stimulants and they may increase your heart rate and cause your blood vessels to restrict. This places extra stress on the heart.

3. Drink plenty of water. Dehydration is just as much of a concern in the cold winter months as it is in the summer.

4. Dress in several layers so you can remove a layer if necessary.

5. Warm up muscles by walking for a few minutes or march in place. Once muscles are warmed up, gently stretch arms and legs to loosen muscles and decrease your risk of injury.

6. Pick the right shovel for you. A smaller blade requires less lifting.

7. Lift with your legs not your back. Bend your knees and keep your back as straight as possible so that the lifting comes from your leg muscles, not your back. Never bend at the waist. Step in the direction that you are throwing snow. This will help prevent the lower back from twisting and will help alleviate any back soreness that you might typically experience the day after a hard shoveling job.

8. Create some distance between the hands. This will give you more leverage and make it easier to lift the snow.

9. Push snow to the side, rather than lifting it each time.

10. Listen to your body and stop if you are in pain.

It's beginning to look a lot like...

That's right! The snow has finally come. If you have already signed a contract for plowing you can rest assured that should Old Man Winter make a visit in the middle of the night, you will wake up to a clear driveway thanks to the great crew at Peterson Lawn.

Don't forget: we also sell ice melt! We carry several varieties including Pelodow Calcium Chloride, Freezgard Magnesium, Power Thaw, Thaw Master and Halite Crystals. Give us a call if you would like to discuss ice melt options and place your order. We have many more months of the white stuff to go!