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This is an important month around Dowco for reflection and planning. When we aren’t mowing grass, there is still a lot to be done!

Last year we sent a survey to our clients to learn about what matters most to you.

We asked you to choose a word or phrase that you would use to tell your best friend ab...

January is a great time to focus on your indoor houseplants since there is not a lot going on outside:

St. Louis winters can bring us thick snow, dangerous ice storms, and heavy winds. Lucky for us, we can just move ourselves indoors and stay warm. Our plants, however, need special care to prepare them for the harsh winter weather.

Here are 3 simple ways to protect your plants from winter damage:

Why did the deer cross the road?

Well, depending on the time of year, it could be for one of several reasons.

Every day, deer travel from their bedding to feeding areas. Deer prefer different food sources that mature at different times of year including wild plants, berries, fruit and nut bearing tr...

Many people see the immediate benefits of trimming and pruning their trees and shrubs during the growing season. But, this type of pruning encourages new growth, which is not typically desired going into a cold St. Louis winter.

However, there are two good reasons to prune in the winter.

This November, make sure you cross of all your outdoor duties to put your lawn and landscape to bed for the winter season. Here are some reminders:

PLANET GIVES BACK RETURNS TO THE GREEN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

HERNDON, Va., October 3, 2013 — PLANET will hold the third annual PLANET Gives Back project, a volunteer service event, Wednesday, Oct. 23, during this year’s Green Industry Conference (GIC) in Louisville, Ky.

A group of approximately 75 PLA...

October Outdoor To-Do List

Fall is officially here! Here is a list of 15 things to remember this month:

Did you or do you plan to aerate and overseed your lawn this fall? Here are some best practices to care for your baby seedlings!