Winter 2021-22’s top performing snow and ice management companies. Click here to learn more. https://www.snowmagazineonline.com/article/2022-top-100/ The post Outworx Group Named 2022 Top Performing Professional Snow And Ice Management Operators in The US & Canada appeared first on Utah Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance | Lawn Butler ..read more

While the date of the year’s first big snow isn’t predictable, the fact that it eventually will happen is. That means dropping temps and parking lots covered in ice and snow. To help you prepare for the winter ahead, here are a few parking lot prep practices. Check out these easy, yet efficient things that you can do at your own place of work. Identify important areas. Before the snow and ice hit, it’s a great idea to identify important landmarks in and around your parking areas. Create signage for fire hydrants, mail boxes, handicapped parking spots and fire lanes. If an emergency happens in ..read more

Utah is one of the most beautiful places on earth, but sometimes that beauty comes with a price. Namely, the cold, freezing winds, rain and snow that occur during winter. These weather events can weigh down wide-spreading tree limbs. Cold weather freezes water that seeps into even small cracks, leading to broken branches that can fall on and damage windows, roofs and vehicles. To avoid property damage this winter, inspect your trees. Look for danger spots and take action to remove them. When you see heavy fallen limbs or even whole trees around town, you’ll be glad you did. When looking at the ..read more

As we all know, winter in Utah is a very special thing. There aren’t many places in the United States where heavy snow is as cherished as it is in the various skiing destinations of the Wasatch Range. Still, for those of us who have to carry on as usually in the winter months, snow and ice isn’t always a welcome sight. It might seem too early to think about these things, but our first big winter storm will be here before you know it. You can never be too prepared! Snow and ice removal is just one of the services we offer, and we take a serious approach to the job. Not managing your snow, and e ..read more

Your lawnmower is one of the most important tools in your landscaping arsenal. If you want it to perform at the highest level of efficiency, though, you need to set aside time for regular maintenance. A mower is just like a car, in that it needs oil changes, washes and check-ups. These activities may seem like a hassle upfront, but they’re sure to pay off in the long run. When you maintain your lawnmower, you’re less likely to experience breakdowns or accidents. You’re also less likely to need a new lawnmower. But where do you start? If you don’t have a background in landscaping or lawn care ..read more

Planting season is here! If you just don’t know what to do with your shady backyard, there are a lot of alternatives to plain old hostas. You can get variety and color with some knowledge and planning. Where’s the sunshine? Map out your garden or other area to be planted. Make notes about how much sunlight different areas get, and at what time of day. This will give you an idea of the variation in your yard or garden from full sun to partial shade to full shade. Also, know your soil. Is it dark, soft and loamy? Thin and lean, or rocky? Sandy or heavy and clay-like? This will have the biggest i ..read more

Mowing and landscaping are synonymous with the summer season. There’s nothing like spending a weekend afternoon trimming back hedges, edging the front lawn or eradicating weeds from your garden. It feels good to sweat under the hot sun, and the smell of gasoline and grass clippings is intoxicating. Even so, mowing and landscaping present serious health hazards. A 2018 report by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that each year, more than 6,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a mowing-related injury. The risk of injury is even greater for infants and children. Every year, a ..read more

Let’s see if this story sounds familiar: no matter how hard you try, it’s nearly impossible to keep weeds from infiltrating your yard, right? We feel your pain and know your struggle. While you won’t ever be completely free of weeds, we have some advice to help you keep those pests to a minimum with very little effort on your part. Sound too good to be true? Read on, ye of little faith. To defeat your weeds, you have to understand the weed. You are talking about a plant that serves no real purpose since you can’t eat it or use it decoratively. And at any given time, there are millions of weed ..read more

Your lawn is just like a garden in that it needs regular maintenance to stay healthy. Watering and mowing are two important components, but you also need to consider fertilizer. Making the extra effort to fertilize your lawn in an effective way to keep weeds at bay and to keep your lawn healthy and green all summer long. If you’re new to the process, don’t worry. By following our three-step guide, you’ll master the art of lawn fertilization in no time. Good luck! Step 1.) Mow and water your lawn. Before you can apply any fertilizer, you need to adequately prepare your lawn. The best way to do ..read more

When you hear the term “American Dream,” what comes to mind? If you answered a white picket fence, an American flag waving in the wind and a beautifully manicured lawn, there’s a good reason. Lawns are synonymous with modern American life. In fact, a recent survey by the Washington Post found that our great country is home to more than 48 million acres of lawn. With that much grass growing, you might be under the impression that most Americans also know a thing or two about landscaping and lawn maintenance, but that isn’t necessarily the case. A national survey conducted by Harris Poll at the ..read more