Sidewalk Edging: Why Your Lawn Needs It

After sidewalk edging in Sioux Falls, SD

Sidewalk Edging: Why Your Lawn Needs It

Have you ever wondered, “What is sidewalk edging?” or “Do I even need to bother edging my yard?” The professionals with the Weller Brothers team in Sioux Falls, SD, and Rochester, MN are here to defend the hype behind sidewalk edging.

Sidewalk edging is a simple once a year service that makes a huge difference in lawn health and property value!

The Weller Brothers Way is to approach lawn health in a comprehensive, timely, and professional manner. It is time for you to take back control of your sidewalks and learn why sidewalk edging is the solution to your lawn health problems.

Before photo of sidewalk edging in Sioux Falls SD

5 Benefits of Sidewalk Edging

1. Smart Water Management: Midwest rainfall can be unpredictable, so preparing your lawn for heavy rains should be a priority.

Have you noticed that water pools in strange areas after it rains, specifically near your home’s foundation? Sidewalking edging helps you take control of this. Edging will help guide the water away from your house and avoid flooding your favorite landscaping plants. Think of edging like the bumpers found at the bowling alley — keep the water flowing exactly where you want it!

2. Keep the Trespassing Weeds to a Minimum: Edging your lawn is similar to building a fence or putting up a “no trespassing” sign for weeds. The clean line serves as a barrier, making it harder for weeds to trespass onto your property.

Not only does it serve your lawn better, but sidewalk edging can keep the weeds from invading your flower beds, too. It’s a win-win: less weeding, healthier grass, and a sharp-looking lawn. If you are having persistent problems with weeds in your lawn, we have a solution for that too with our fertilizer and weed control program.

3. Top Tier Organization: Lawn edging defines where gardens, walkways, or even your patio begin and end. This is similar to drawing a map of your yard; edging makes everything neat and prevents accidental trampling or mowing of flower beds. Not only will this make your yard look polished, but you will also be able to easily identify where you should mow.

4. Pest Protection: A similar reason to water management, edging will create a mini-wall that helps deter pesky pests from your landscape beds, garden, and patio. As a bonus, a clean edge makes it easier to spot pests and damage so you can take action immediately.

5. Property Value: Property value is important to any homeowner. Whether you are looking to sell or reappraise the value after the hard work of making your house a home, edging could help. Sidewalk edging is a simple way to make your lawn look like a well-maintained and high-quality property. Clean lines always impress potential buyers and boost your curb appeal.

When is the best time to edge my lawn?

While there is not a set date that you must edge your lawn, it is a task that you’ll want to tackle a few times a year and it will depend on different factors.

Springtime: This provides optimal moisture in the soil while your grass is actively growing. Performing edging in the spring sets your lawn up for success throughout the growing season.
Summer: As we reach the halfway mark of the Midwest lawn care season (July or August), the summer provides a great opportunity to reclaim overgrown edges and manicure your lawn for the rest of the season.
Concurrent with each mowing: this ensures that your lawn edges stay well-manicured and benefit your property all season long.

How to tell if it is time for sidewalk edging?

The key to edging is to do it before your yard begins to resemble an overgrown jungle. Below are a few ways to spot if it is time for sidewalk edging:

The grass is overgrown on your sidewalks, driveway, or flower beds. Overgrowth is the number one sign that you should edge your lawn.
Frequently mowing — if you are mowing your lawn frequently or battling fast-growing grass, you will likely need to edge more often to keep your lawn edges sharp.
Soil conditions and crumbling soil can lead to uneven grass growth, which will result in more frequent edging.

Contact Us For Edging in Sioux Falls and Rochester

The lawn care professionals at Weller Brothers in Sioux Falls, SD, and Rochester, MN, have the experience and equipment to properly edge your lawn this summer.

Rochester Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD, Turf Disease Spreading with Keloland News

Ryan Myott of Weller Brothers Landscaping in Sioux Falls, SD discussing red thread disease on Keloland news

Ryan Myott Discusses Red Thread Disease Keloland news

Sioux Falls residents may notice tannish-pink spots on their lawn after record breaking rain fall.

On July 2, 2024, Keloland News in Sioux Falls, SD, caught up with Weller Brothers Lawn and Tree Health Expert Ryan Myott to learn more about a quickly spreading lawn disease known as Red Thread.

Sioux Falls

Consider the Soil | Tree Talk With Sam

Consider the soil

Tree Talk with Sam

Weller Brothers’s “Tree Talk With Sam” series is produced in partnership with Sam Kezar, Board Certified Master Arborist with Aspen Arboriculture Solutions in Sioux Falls, SD.

So You Want to Plant a Tree

There are hundreds of different types of trees that you can select from when planting, however, first, you should consider your soil type.

Sam is here to tell you how to determine your soil type to select a tree that will thrive for years to come!

Contact Us for Sioux Falls Tree Removal or Health Care

Between our team of certified arborists at Weller Brothers and the expertise of our consultant Sam at Aspen Arboriculture Solutions, your trees are in good hands in Sioux Falls, SD!

Sioux Falls tree talk

Tree Diversity | Tree Talk With Sam

Tree Diversity

Tree Talk with Sam

Weller Brothers’s “Tree Talk With Sam” series is produced in partnership with Sam Kezar, Board Certified Master Arborist with Aspen Arboriculture Solutions in Sioux Falls, SD.

Diversify Your Tree Species

Trees offer many benefits to a homeowner including curb appeal and shade. To avoid disease and pest infestation, you should diversify the species of trees you plant in your yard.

Sam is here to tell you why you should select a variety of tree species to avoid infestations in the future!

Contact Us for Sioux Falls Tree Removal or Health Care

Between our team of certified arborists at Weller Brothers and the expertise of our consultant Sam at Aspen Arboriculture Solutions, your trees are in good hands in Sioux Falls, SD!

Sioux Falls tree talk

Top 5 Pests in Sioux Falls, SD – Here’s How to Prevent Them

man applies perimeter pest control to a Sioux Falls home

Top 5 Pests in Sioux Falls, SD – Here’s How to Prevent Them

Pests bring a significant threat to the health and curb appeal of your home. Insects and rodents are capable of causing extensive damage to your property, so high-quality pest control and prevention is vital to maintain the health of your trees, plants, and lawn.

Ryan Myott at Weller Brothers says that there are a handful of common pests that South Dakota homeowners should watch out for in the spring.

“At Weller Brothers, we know that it’s easiest to prevent pest problems rather than treating them reactively,” Ryan says.

The Weller Brothers Way is to approach pest prevention with effective applications that are safe for both our team and your home.

5 Common Pests in Sioux Falls Homes

1. Grubs and billbugs: These insects feed on the roots of turf grasses, causing discolored patches in your lawn. In addition to destroying the look of your lawn, they attract animals like skunks and raccoons that can carry rabies.

2. Rodents: A rodent problem of any severity is more than a minor inconvenience, and can become a large problem if not effectively controlled. Once rodents find a home in your existing landscaping, they may try to go inside your home to escape the midwestern outdoor elements.

Voles are one of the most common rodents that we remove in Sioux Falls, SD. You can spot a vole infestation by identifying runways and borrows throughout your lawn.

3. Japanese beetles: This beetle emerges in late June or early July and damages the leaves and flowers of woody or ornamental plants. The Japanese beetle eats at the tissue between leaf veins and reduces the amount of food a plant can produce, which over time kills the plant, leaving them “skeletonized.” It’s important to prevent Japanese beetle infestation early on as they will also attract other forms of beetles to feed on any food sources that they find.

4. Spiders, flees, ticks, and chiggers: Insects of any kind not only cause a major disturbance in enjoying your outdoor area, but they also can be carried into your home. To ensure the safety of your family, including furry friends, it’s best to prevent insects, rather than having to treat and remove them after they have already taken over your outdoor space.

5. Emerald Ash Borer: This destructive insect is prominent in Sioux Falls and continues spread to surrounding communities. It causes canopy thinning and cracks in the bark of Ash trees, causing them to become weakened and a safety hazard to surrounding homes.

The city of Sioux Falls, SD requires that you treat all Ash trees every two years or removed from the property. If you live within the quarantine area, ash trees, ash brush, or logs are permitted to be removed from the area to avoid further spread. Trees with EAB can’t be saved without extremely early detection. To save yourself from losing your ash trees and property value, the best option here is to prevent it.

What Should You Do Now?

If you notice signs of pests or insects, you need to seek a professional pest control service. The Weller Brothers team in Sioux Falls, SD, is ready to promptly complete an inspection to accurately identify the specific pest and develop an expert plan for treatment and future prevention.

Sioux Falls

Rochester, MN, Backyard Bliss with KTTC

Michael Blazing, PLA of Weller Brothers Landscaping in Rochester, MN with Thatcher Pools talking about Backyard Bliss

Create your backyard bliss on KTTC with Thatcher Pools

Creating your own backyard bliss is easier than you may think with the partnership of Thatcher Pools and Weller Brothers Landscaping.

On June 21, 2024, KTCC in Rochester, MN, caught up with Weller Brothers landscape architect Michael Blazing, PLA, and Ben Thatcher, co-owner of Thatcher Pools, to talk about how clients can begin creating their dream outdoor living area with a pool.

Rochester

Sioux Falls, SD, Rain delays with Keloland News

Phil Nystrom of Weller Brothers speaks about the rain delays in Summer of 2024

Phil Nystrom Discusses rain delays on Keloland news

Many Sioux Falls residents have noticed lawn, tree, or landscaping service delays due to increased rain and standing water.

On June 21, 2024, Keloland News in Sioux Falls, SD, caught up with Weller Brothers Lead Arborist Phil Nystrom to talk about what clients can expect with the rain we have received and how we can combat standing water in the lawn.

Sioux Falls

Fertilize Your Trees and Shrubs This Summer – Here’s Why

After a long day of being in the summer heat, a cold glass of water in the air conditioning is just what you need.

But what about your shrubs and trees? No, you do not need to build a custom air conditioner – you just need to fertilize them!

Much like humans, trees and shrubs need essential nutrients to continue thriving. This is as easy as one annual application to ensure they stay happy, healthy, and boosting your curb appeal.

Learn why you need to schedule your shrub and tree fertilizer today from the professionals at Weller Brothers in Sioux Falls, SD, and Rochester, MN.

Four Reasons Why You Need to Fertilize Your Trees and Shrubs

Trees and shrubs are living investments that grow in value each year. The foundation of their life span starts with properly maintaining them. Established trees and shrubs require appropriate and timely maintenance, such as pruning, watering, fertilizing, and mulching to enhance their health and growth.

1. Bigger and Better Flower Production for Shrubs

If you have evergreen shrubs (junipers, arborvitaes, or boxwoods) that are common in the Midwestern area, you have likely enjoyed the aesthetic flowering season.

Soil does not commonly contain the needed amount of nutrients needed to promote flourishing flowers on your trees, so fertilizer will prompt and support flowering.

2. Vibrant Foilage Color

Fertilizers contain nutrients that trees need to continue growing lusciously. Nitrogen, which is commonly found in fertilizers, helps tree foliage maintain a vibrant and thick foliage.

If your tree or shrub has a nitrogen deficiency, you may notice that the leaves are a pale yellow-green color. To properly diagnose and treat your tree, you should consult a certified arborist to ensure that pests and diseases are not playing a factor in the diminishing look of your trees.

Large evergreen tree in a Sioux Falls, SD backyard created by Weller Brothers Landscaping

Trees in landscape mulch in a Sioux Falls, SD backyard by Weller Brothers Landscaping

Small trees planted in a landscape bed near a fence in Sioux Falls, SD

3. Stronger and More Resilient Trees and Shrubs

A healthy plant is a strong plant. When plants can grow at their full potential, they become stronger and able to thrive in harsh conditions. In the Midwest, we experience extreme heat in the summer, frigid temperatures in the winter, and inconsistent rainfall in the spring. Due to varying weather conditions, your trees and shrubs will need fertilizer to become more resilient to these types of conditions.

4. Ability to Fight Off Pests and Diseases

You might not have guessed that trees and shrubs have so much in common with humans — they actually do! Consider a strong plant to be like a human with a strong immune system that can fight off sickness.

Fertilizing your plants will boost their immune system to help combat pests and diseases that can be harmful to their growth. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are common types of nutrients that are in fertilizer, and are essential to promote healthy plants.

Contact Us For Professional Shrub and Tree Fertilization

The certified tree care professionals at Weller Brothers are ready to work with you to establish a fertilizer program for your trees and shrubs in Sioux Falls, SD, and Rochester, MN.

Rochester Sioux Falls

Arborist (Sioux Falls)

Questions?

(605) 681-9962

recruiting@wellerbrothers.com

Details about this Career

The primary responsibility of the Arborist is to maintain trees and woody plants to ensure their healthy, safe, and attractive condition including chemical applications, repairing, cabling, fertilizing, watering, pruning, and removal of any dead, diseased or declining trees. All Weller Brothers team members are expected to provide excellent client service by assisting clients promptly and courteously, answer questions and provide information as needed. An arborist will perform and ensure all team members are executing all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

Oversee day-to-day crew tasks including but not limited to pruning, trimming, cutting, chemical applications, and other lawn and landscape maintenance tasks.
Communicate with customers in a professional manner. Use knowledge of the landscape industry to inform and educate customers.
Must be legally licensed with a state specific applicators license.
Acquires and stores pesticide and herbicide solutions; mixes or dilutes specified chemicals or materials according to directions and applies them at the recommended rate.
Able to use outdoor maintenance and power equipment, variety of hand tools, and legally operate a motor vehicle.
Willingness to work as part of a team or alone, in all weather conditions.
Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor on a daily basis.
Installs, adjusts, and performs minor repairs on equipment.
Instructs team members, as required, in daily tasks.
Follow all policies as specified in the Team Member Handbook
Retain, label and submit all receipts timely and accurately.
Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction.
Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
Assist in maintaining all Weller Brothers equipment.
Assist with Snow Removal in the Winter Season
Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

Required Skills and Abilities

Ability to work and communicate professionally with customers and team members
Superior customer service skills
Lead by example
Manage and train new team members.
Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Hold team members accountable for being to work on time and doing their respective duties
Hold team members accountable for proper care of company issued tools and equipment
Proficient computer knowledge
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience

Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma/GED required
One year experience preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
401K with Company Match Up to 4%
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Year Round Employment
Ample Overtime During the Summer Work Season

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+ hour day.

LIGHT HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 80 pounds; frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business.

Disclaimer: The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognized that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Weller Brothers Way

Our Mission and Roots guide us in our decision and actions every day. They are not just written words; they are our culture.

Why Work Here?

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

You can be somebody here, and we believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest.

Sioux Falls

Ravishing Woodland Rebuild

Landscape bed in Rochester, MN designer by Michael Blazing

Ravishing Woodland Rebuild

Design by

Michael Blazing

The cohesive front and backyard design carefully considers the variety of sun and shade access in this Minnesota yard.

The existing wall was a deteriorating timber wall that extended beyond the property line into a neighbor’s property. The homeowner wanted to replace the wall with something new, adjusting the layout so that the wall would stay within their property.

We used Versa-Lok retaining wall blocks and step units. This material allowed us to adjust the layout of the wall, giving it a long sweeping curve.

The backyard is quite shaded, so the planting layout uses an assortment of shade-tolerant plants to provide foliage color and quick bursts of flowers.

The front planting design mimics the rear design, though we could incorporate a few sun-loving plants in this space. The use of ferns, groundcovers, and other shade-tolerant plants “woodland garden” feel as they continue to grow and spread throughout the beds.

Designed

Sidewalk Edging: Why Your Lawn Needs It

5 Benefits of Sidewalk Edging

When is the best time to edge my lawn?

How to tell if it is time for sidewalk edging?

Contact Us For Edging in Sioux Falls and Rochester

Ryan Myott Discusses Red Thread Disease Keloland news

Consider the soil

Tree Talk with Sam

So You Want to Plant a Tree

Contact Us for Sioux Falls Tree Removal or Health Care

Tree Diversity

Tree Talk with Sam

Diversify Your Tree Species

Contact Us for Sioux Falls Tree Removal or Health Care

Top 5 Pests in Sioux Falls, SD – Here’s How to Prevent Them

5 Common Pests in Sioux Falls Homes

What Should You Do Now?

Create your backyard bliss on KTTC with Thatcher Pools

Phil Nystrom Discusses rain delays on Keloland news

Fertilize Your Trees and Shrubs This Summer – Here’s Why

Four Reasons Why You Need to Fertilize Your Trees and Shrubs

1. Bigger and Better Flower Production for Shrubs

2. Vibrant Foilage Color

3. Stronger and More Resilient Trees and Shrubs

4. Ability to Fight Off Pests and Diseases

Contact Us For Professional Shrub and Tree Fertilization

Arborist (Sioux Falls)

Questions?

Details about this Career

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Compensation and Benefits

Physical Requirements

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

The Weller Brothers Way

Why Work Here?

Ravishing Woodland Rebuild

Michael Blazing

the Weller Brothers Way.

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