Welcome to Care & Cultivate! Your monthly guide to timely tips, local nature highlights, and expert insights to help you care for your property in a way that supports a thriving urban ecosystem.
Your Yard, the Ultimate Ecosystem
Your landscape is a vibrant ecosystem supporting birds, bees, and beneficial insects. Thoughtful care creates a balanced, thriving environment where nature and your home flourish together. Explore how your yard supports life all around you.
Nature's Corner
It’s National Pollinator Week!
Bees and butterflies may get the spotlight, but pollinators also include beetles, flies, moths, hummingbirds, and bats. They all play a vital role in supporting healthy ecosystems. This summer, try these simple ways to help:
• Leave leaf litter or bare spots for nesting • Set out a shallow dish with pebbles for a safe water source
• Let some clover and groundcovers bloom
Expert Tips for June
✅ Keep trees hydrated during hot, dry spells with a deep watering once a week.
✅ Water new seed or sod mid-day to help seedlings cope with the most stressful time of day.
✅ Regularly clean up after a BBQ. Ants and other pests love to clean up after us and can make their way from your yard into your home.
Service of the Month
Expert Tree Planting
Invest in the future of your landscape with expert tree planting. Rainbow's ISA Certified Arborists will help you choose the right tree for your space and ensure it’s planted properly to thrive for years to come. Using research-backed planting techniques, we ensure your new tree is established with a strong root system and proper care from day one.
Recent heavy rainfall in the Twin Cities has created ideal conditions for several common pests. Mosquitoes and ticks are thriving in areas with standing water and dense vegetation, increasing the risk of bites. Meanwhile, ants are being pushed indoors by overly saturated soil, showing up on driveways and inside homes. Quick Tips: Dump standing water, trim back overgrowth, and seal gaps or entry points to keep pests out.
