5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Contractor

Price Price is not always the main factor. Although we are all looking to save money when hiring a contractor, price should not be how you make your decision.  There should be several other things that influence your decision including their reputation, whether or not they have insurance, and the quality of service the contractor provides. Reputation […]

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Lindstrom Lawn Care – Antioch, IL

Located in Antioch, Illinois: Lindstrom services the Northern Lake County, Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin regions. Lindstrom is your go to place for all Landscaping Design, Build, and Maintenance needs. In the winter, Lindstrom also services your snow removal needs.

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Prevent Winter Plant Damage

Salt Damage Salt used for deicing walks and roads in winter can cause damage to plants. To prevent salt damage, do not plant trees and shrubs in highly salted areas.  Avoid areas where salty runoff collects or where salt spray is occurs, or if you are going to use salt tolerant plants (Street Trees) Animal […]

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Poinsettia Care: Top 5 Do’s and Dont’s

DO’s Place your plant in indirect sunlight for at least six hours per day. If direct sun can’t be avoided, diffuse the light with a shade or sheer curtain. Provide room temperatures between 68 – 70° F. Generally speaking, if you are comfortable, so is your poinsettia. Water your plant when the soil feels dry […]

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Is Your Christmas Tree A Fire Hazard?

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately one tenth of one percent (0.12%) of residential fires involve a Christmas Tree — both real and artificial. At no time can a Real Christmas Tree start or cause a fire. Christmas Trees DO NOT spontaneously combust. In 1998 more than 32 million Real Christmas Trees were used […]

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How to Water Your Yard for Free

Discrete and stylish rainwater storage for the environmentally conscious is what Rainwater Hog provides to its clients. This sustainable product provides modular water storage which is making it more affordable and efficient to store and reuse rain water.

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