Autumn—A Messy Guest

Autumn—A Messy Guest

Ever let a friend stay with you for an extended period of time? I mean, sure, you like your friend—she’s fun and good looking, but boy, does she leave a mess! That friend’s name is Autumn. Yeah, yeah, we get it. You’re so colorful and refreshing, but hey, would it kill you to tidy up ...
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Up and Autumn!

Yep, another summer is just about in the books and your yard is, well—let’s just say it was also on vacation. That’s okay. Fall is the perfect time of year to get a nice little makeover with Liban’s landscaping in Milwaukee! It’s all about dropping temperatures and increased rainfall—perfect for avoiding damage and generating good, ...
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Take My Lawn Out to the Ballgame

When I was a kid, I always admired County Stadium and Miller Park for their freshly mowed stripes. The grounds crew transformed seemingly regular grass into a design—not much unlike the parquet floors of old Boston Garden. I tried to replicate that aesthetic when dad had me mow the lawn. It looked okay, but never ...
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Lawn Maintenace Service – so you can enjoy your summer!

Summer is great for getting out of the house—often for extended periods of time. Well, that’s where we come in. If you’re due for a lengthy vacation, don’t worry about returning to a mythical forest of tall grass. And more than that, consistent lawn maintenance is important if you aim to have a healthy, aesthetic ...
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Pins and Needle Blight

For those of you who are unfamiliar, Needle Blight is a non-parasitic disease that is often caused by drought, winter injury, sunscald and root rot in spruces, pines and a variety of comparable trees. So what can you do about it? Call Liban’s Landscaping, 414-406-7619. Control and prevention are key to the health of your ...
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Now is the time to spray for apple scab!

Many crabapples are susceptible to a fungal disease called apple scab. Leaves are infected in the late spring—March and into April—but symptoms won’t show up until later on in the spring, when it’s too late to head the disease off! While we’ve had a wet spring thus far, it hasn’t been too warm, which is ...
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What’s the difference between seeding and sodding?

This is an important landscaping question for both residential and commercial property owners, when they want the best looking lawn at a price they can afford! Sodding is essentially transplanting a mature turf that has been cared for by a professional. Seeding involves the same process used in the establishment of sod and can be ...
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Early spring chores: what you can do to prep for landscaping.

As the snows melt and the birds start to sing, you might start getting a little antsy in your house. The ground may be too frozen to start planting anything, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start working on things around your yard! Here’s a list of some things you can start working on before ...
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Don’t forget to plant your flowering trees now!

Flowering trees and shrubs are the most breathtaking in the spring, for obvious reasons! When you’re looking to add a temporary, vibrant flash of color and beauty to your lawn, consider the following criteria while shopping: Cold hardiness – Really, this is important considering the harshness of our winters. Take care to read up on ...
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