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When Is the Best Time to Aerate Your Lawn in New England? If your lawn looks thin, compacted, or worn down after summer, fall is one of the best times to give it the reset it needs. For cool-season lawns in New England, the best time to aerate is from late August through October. At […]

Summer Intern Spotlight – Amber, Daniel & Jenna Meet our 2026 summer interns! During their three months with us, Amber, Daniel, and Jenna have gained experience across multiple sectors of the company, making meaningful contributions to our daily operations. As the summer ends and they [...]

Do Turkeys Eat Ticks? Wild turkeys are a common sight throughout New England, often wandering through neighborhoods, parks, forests, and even busy streets. These birds play an important role in the New England ecosystem and spend much of their time foraging for seeds, plants, and insects. [...]

What Happens to Mosquitoes During a Heatwave? Parts of New England are expected to experience a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees or hotter. During periods of extreme summer heat, it’s common for mosquito activity to shift, leading many homeowners to wonder [...]

What Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome? Understanding the Tick-Borne Red Meat Allergy Most people are familiar with Lyme disease, but ticks can transmit other serious illnesses that are just as concerning. One tick-borne illness that has been receiving increased attention in recent years is Alpha-Gal [...]

Our Backpack Spraying Method: Why is it Effective? Natural and eco-friendly tick and mosquito control products can be applied using a variety of techniques. At Pure Solutions, our exclusive TMPro tick and mosquito control product is applied using STIHL backpack sprayers, which we have found to [...]

Pure Solutions x Black Earth Compost: Closing the Loop on Sustainability Pure Solutions and Black Earth are partnering to bring nutrient-rich compost to your lawn through a zero-waste system, and are encouraging homeowners to join us in our efforts. Black Earth Compost is a local New England [...]

Before and After Organic Lawn Care Transformation Fertilizer, Overseeding, Aeration, and Topdressing with Compost One of the most common questions we hear is whether organic lawn care actually works. It’s a fair question, especially if you’re used to conventional programs that promise fast, [...]

Organic Lawn Care Benefits: 5 Reasons Families Are Making the Switch What you put on your lawn matters, especially for families with children and pets. Organic lawn care takes a different approach than conventional programs, using products derived from plants and other natural sources that work [...]

How Heavy Snowfall Can Impact Lawn Health in New England Most homeowners don’t think much about their lawns between the first frost and the first mow, but heavy snowfall and long winters can create problems that don’t show up until spring. Understanding what’s happening [...]