Blog

February 15, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Believe it or not, the way a lawn is mowed can be the difference between a beautiful, thick, deep green lawn with very few weeds and a pretty ugly lawn. Grass is a living plant and it can easily be damaged by improper mowing.  An improperly mowed lawn can greatly undo the benefits of fertilization, […]

February 14, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

From time to time, we will get requests to roll a lawn. Most often, people want their lawn rolled because it is uneven and they want to level it out.  In most cases, you should not roll your lawn. While it may seem like an easy way to flatten a bumpy yard, rolling actually compacts […]

by Dan Rothermel

  Everyone knows that termites can cause a lot of damage and it can cost a lot of money to get them exterminated. So, it makes sense to do whatever you can to prevent getting termites.   What do Termites Like? The primary things to think about when trying to reduce the chance of a […]

by Dan Rothermel

  Terms & Conditions: Overview: Subterranean Termites can cause significant damage to a building.  Very often this damage is occurring without anyone realizing it. Termites nest in the ground and will most often feed on the wood inside the walls of the house and out of sight. The costs of damage repair and the termite […]

February 13, 2019 by Josh Moser

Green Giant Rep: “Hello, Green Giant Pest Control.  How can we help you today?” Customer: “I have spider bites all over me.  I have seen spiders everywhere.  I need someone to get rid of them.” Some version of this conversation happens every week in our office.   Of course, the first thought is spiders.   The second […]

February 11, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

Sometimes mice get into your house. When they do, they can contaminate food, chew through wiring, wood and drywall. They are experts at traveling from one floor to another inside the walls of your home. The electrical wires and plumbing pipes are their ‘highway’.  They can even crawl up the outside of a brick house. […]

February 6, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

  There are several factors that go into the cost of creating and maintaining a thick, weed-free, green lawn – but it’s all pretty straight forward. The prices you will see below show costs for ‘typical’ lawns. Prices may vary. This is intended to provide an approximate price for services. At Green Giant, most of […]

February 4, 2019 by Josh Moser

When shopping for a lawn care service or to Do-It-Yourself, you’ll likely notice two options for weed control – liquid and dry (or “granular”) formulations.  Home & Garden stores often sell D.I.Y. granular weed control products. So which is better? The Differences Between Liquid Weed Killer and Granular Weed Killer Liquid Weed Killer Liquid weed […]

January 28, 2019 by Dan Rothermel

How safe are grass and lawn care treatments? This is a good question and one that many lawn care companies don’t like discussing. However, it is an obvious concern that the public has and should be addressed. At Green Giant, we believe providing accurate, unbiased information will help you make the decision that is best […]

April 24, 2018 by Dan Rothermel

Whenever Spring decides to actually show up this year, your yard may turn from green to yellow within a couple of days. It may feel like the end of the world… or at least the end of your home’s curb appeal. For everyone who loves a barefoot lawn and the attractive appearance of a deep […]