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            <title>Early Leaf and Needle Drop</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Early leaf drop in deciduous trees is most likely due to the extreme heat and humidity. Otherwise healthy trees will not be adversely affected over the long run. Early needle drop has been observed in some evergreen trees, mainly pine. Natural needle drop typically begins in September, so this early needle loss is likely due to extreme heat and humidity.&nbsp; If only the interior needles uniformly turn yellow throughout the tree, this is most likely natural needle drop and no action or control ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:53:13 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Summer Lawn Stress</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Heat and saturated soil- Very similar to last year, we are experiencing saturated soils and warming temperatures throughout the Midwest and it is fast becoming difficult to maintain cool-season turfgrasses. Much of Nebraska and the north central US is 150-300% of normal precipitation over the last 30 days.&nbsp; Warm and saturated soils lead to fairly rapid root death. In addition to below ground effects, higher temperatures above ground reduce photosynthetic efficiency while increasing the dema... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:46:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Millipedes</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Millipedes are one inch long, brown critters with numerous short legs. &nbsp;They are promoted by moisture and their numbers can be quite high during wet weather or near overwatered mulched beds. They are commonly seen on the side of homes and may enter homes through cracks and crevices. They are not insects, but are in the crustacean family and so insecticides are not very effective against them. They do not damage plants, pets or buildings. For severe infestations Penton Enterprises has had su... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Annual Grassy Weeds Beginning to Germinate</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Crabgrass, yellow foxtail and other annual grasses have begun to germinate. The best control of crabgrass is prevention; in particular a mowing height of 3&rdquo; and preemergence herbicides applied during late April to mid May. For germinated crabgrass, control by hand-pulling or with post emergence herbicides. Post emergence herbicides are most effective when crabgrass plants are small and plant coverage is uniform.Penton Enterprises LLCYour Lawn and Landscape Solutionwww.pentonenterprises.com... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:35:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>john@pentonenterprises.com (John Penton)</author>
            <title>Organic Lawn Care</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Organic fertilizers are different from &quot;traditional&quot; fertilizers in that they are actually feeding the soil as opposed to just the plant. The fertilizer provides nutrients to the soil which the roots use to feed the plant with the end result being a healthier lawn.The organic fertilizer products we use contain humus and organic matter that hold nutrients and water making them available to the lawn when needed. The key benefits that you will notice with a consistent organic fertilizer p... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:36:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Frost Damaged Leaves</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Trees budded fairly early this spring; long before the average frost free dates. If tree leaves are injured by frost, otherwise healthy trees will develop secondary buds and re-leaf without any long term negative effects on trees.Penton Enterprises LLCYour Lawn and Landscape Solutionwww.PentonEnterprises.com402-614-8200... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 20:33:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>john@pentonenterprises.com (John Penton)</author>
            <title>Fall leaves!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ A recent Michigan State University study has found that mulching leaves into established turfgrass as a leaf litter disposal method will result in an increased spring green up and contribute to the overall reduction of the common dandelion population.&nbsp;What does this mean for you?&nbsp; It means that it is not necessary to bag up and dispose of all the leaves on your lawn.&nbsp; These leaves are beneficial for the overall health of the lawn.&nbsp;An effective method would be to continue mowi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:46:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>john@pentonenterprises.com (John Penton)</author>
            <title>Aeration</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Due to the high clay content in Nebraska soils aeration is one of the most important steps in maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn. Aerating helps prevent soils from becoming compact thereby allowing vital nutrients, water, and air to penetrate the soil and reach the root zone. The roots then penetrate deeper into the soil, which enables the grass to become more drought resistant. Aeration accelerates the natural breakdown of thatch and in most cases eliminates the needs for costly power rak... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:32:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>john@pentonenterprises.com (John Penton)</author>
            <title>White Grub Damage</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ White Grub damage is showing up in Nebraska. The white grub larvae feeds on turfgrass roots causing lawn areas to turn brown and sometimes die if grubs damage a large percentage of the roots. The majority of white grub eggs have hatched and reports by the University of Nebraska is showing numbers similar to past years.However, here in eastern Nebraska the growing conditions have been conducive to Kentucky bluegrass and it is likely preventing or delaying damage. Turfgrass should continue to be i... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:56:38 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>john@pentonenterprises.com (John Penton)</author>
            <title>Fall Landscapes</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Fall LandscapesWhen is the best time of the year to plant trees, shrubs and perennials? Should we wait until spring to install our landscape?These are the most frequently asked questions that we hear during the fall of the year. One of the best times to consider new landscaping is from September through November; in some years December plantings will have great success as long as the ground is not frozen. In the fall, days are cooler, rain is more frequent and plants are headed into their dorman... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:57:01 -0500</pubDate>
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