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Excessive rains caused by hurricanes can leave our yards torn up and flooded. What do you do when the soil is depleted of nutrients and pests take advantage of the chaos? We'll show you in our latest blog.

What we here in Louisiana and Mississippi believe are creepy-crawly insects, in many other parts of the world, they consider them a delicatessen. Believe it or not, many bugs are packed full of protein and nutrients. Read on to find out more about this "strange but healthy" meal plan and then where you can obtain effective pest control to keep insects at bay and away from your family and yard.

There is a danger out there threatening the lives of our beloved ash trees. Called Emerald Ash Borer beetle, it has already been found in Louisiana and is quickly barreling down on Mississippi. The best way to protect your ash trees is by keeping them healthy with a tree and shrub care program like the one offered by TruGreen MidSouth. Read on to learn more about EAB, how you can tell if your ash trees have been infected, and other ways to help stop this invasive beetle

Here in Mississippi and Louisiana, we are constantly dealing with mosquitoes. And because they breed using stagnant water, anything that holds water becomes a mosquito magnet, even the birdbaths you put out for your beloved bird friends. How can you stop mosquitoes from taking over and keeping your birds hydrated? Find out with these tried and true effective methods. Then get mosquito control through TruGreen MidSouth and protect your family, pets, and yard.

When having a new house built, installing a pool, or rejuvenating a lawn under distress, choosing which grasses to plant can feel a bit daunting. You want grass that will last a long time, stand up to the local environmental elements and look the best for your property. Your friends at TruGreen have taken the liberty of creating a list of grasses appropriate for your geographic location. We explain the pros and cons of each and how a lawn care program can help.

Aeration and dethatching are two of our most popular services at TruGreen Midsouth. Learn the difference between them and now to tell if one or both is right for your lawn.

From fragrant blooms to natural fences, shrubs provide a beautiful and functional addition to our gardens and thrive in our southern climate! Whether you're looking for something sweet-smelling or drought-resistant, this guide will help you make the best decision for your yard.

Contrary to pop-culture belief, electrolytes are NOT what plants crave. Here's what your turfgrass actually wants to give you that vibrantly green lush lawn of your dreams!

Keeping up with tree and shrub care can be time-consuming but it's important. If you're not careful, you could wind up with any of these annoying, plant-destroying bugs.

Mosquitoes are perhaps the most hated bug on the planet. But have you ever wondered why they need to drink blood? We answer this and other questions you may have wondered about mosquitoes.

Spiders may be creepy but in many ways, they are also quite cool. From the strength of their webs to their high-def vision, spiders might be one of nature's coolest creations - even if we don't enjoy them in our homes.

Nothing ruins the look of a lawn more than a bright yellow dandelion. These common lawn weeds stick out like a sore thumb, and they’re something […]