Smart Yard MN

03/11/2021

If you are seeing vole damage after the snow melt, gently rake out the dead material. Generally, voles damage will start to recover once we hit growing temperatures.

03/11/2021

Smart Yard is looking for a fulltime seasonal Lawn Care Application Specialist. Candidate will need to be a professional, motivated employee with the ability to interface with customers, answer questions and diagnose turf problems. We are looking for a conscientious and meticulous applicator. The technician will be expected to walk the property, assess possible issues and speak to customers and potential customers with respect and a broad base of knowledge. Flexible hours, plenty of freedom, competitive pay, 401k, possibility of bonuses based on both productivity and quality of work, and the ability to grow and advance in the company. We are a very small company run by a turf specialist. Our reputation rides on the applicator doing a complete and thorough job.

Duties include: Mixing and loading of fertilizer and pesticides, using both ride-on spreader/sprayer application equipment as well as manual, record keeping, equipment maintenance, operating blowers and other small engine implements. Applicants must have the ability to lift 75lbs. Past experience with lawn care equipment, especially Turfco T3000 or 3100 applicators is a plus. Golf course or sports turf background also helpful. Employee will be trained to identify turf species and w**ds, as well as diagnose disease, insect and abiotic stresses. A driver's license is required. Minnesota pesticide applicators license in categories A and E, or the ability to obtain, also required.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

For questions, please call 612-656-YARD

02/08/2021

Smart Yard is looking for a full time seasonal Lawn Care Applicator / Technician. Flexible hours, plenty of freedom, competitive pay, 401k, possibility of bonuses based on both productivity and quality of work. Experience with application equipment preferred. Please contact [Email hidden] for a full job description.

01/29/2021

Work orders and renewals for 2021 customers are out! Please review and reply with your consent, or contact us if you did not receive one.
Thank you so much for the opportunity!

03/18/2020

It's vole damage time again! Don't worry, generally the turf will grow back quickly once growing temps are reached. Once your turf firms up, just rake out the dead material so the light can reach the crowns and you'll be surprised how much comes back. Rarely do you need to seed.

01/31/2020

Looking for a little help this Summer, full or part time, flexible hours. Lawn application or golf course experience ideal. Please pass this along if you know someone, thank you!
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08/15/2019

Great info here on bagging clippings, and general best mowing practices

By Jon Trappe Do you believe that if you collect clippings from a w**dy lawn, it will cut down on the number of w**ds next year? What about bagging clippings to cut down on the amount of thatch in your turf? Get the real 'dirt' on these common misconceptions and more about lawn mowing.

07/27/2019

Japanese beetles have emerged. To protect your trees and shrubs, contact a certified arborist for options. Contrary to popular belief, treating your lawn for grubs will not reduce damage to trees and shrubs. It will only reduce damage to your turf.

06/19/2019

Here are a couple DIY tips to avoid striping your yard. 1) use a broadcast spreader, not a drop spreader 2) don't open the spreader gate until you are moving, and shut it before stopping 3) cut your rate by 1/4 and throw from wheel track to wheel track, then do the lawn again at a 90 degree angle

06/05/2019

If the lawn gets a little shaggy, be sure to take the extra couple minutes to raise the mowing height. Scalped lawns will not recover well once the heat and humidity set in. Plus, excess clippings left on the lawn can block sunlight and damage turf as well.

06/03/2019

Time to sharpen those mower blades if your lawn is looking like this! As humidity increases, so will disease and these wounds are great sites for infection.

06/01/2019

We are starting to see some Crabgrass in the Twin Cities. Look for it along curbs and anywhere you have bare soil. Even if a pre emergent was used, you can expect some breakthrough. It can be controlled more easily at early stages so be sure to be ready, or ensure your provider includes post emergent Crabgrass control in your program.