Sep 9th 2025
Step 3 Fertilizer in September for the Win!
Is it too late to apply Step 3 Fertilizer? You’re probably already aware: Our Step 3 All Purpose Greener fertilizer is a summer superstar that keeps your grass lush, green, a…
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Aug 18th 2025
Retaining Wall Season Is On—Here’s How to Build Smart and Strong
Does your backyard seem to be sliding out of frame? If so, it’s time to add some resistance to it! Over time, rainfall and other conditions may lead to soil erosion and uneven spaces in your yar…
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Aug 7th 2025
Hot Take! Why You Should Stick With Step 3 Fertilizer—Even in the Rain and Heat
In Ohio, they always say that if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes. Our area’s climate has something of a split personality—scorching one day, soggy the next. …
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Jul 22nd 2025
Topsoil Amendments for Heat-Stressed Gardens – Boosting Summer Soil Health
If you notice your plants and flowers looking rough, no matter how often you water them – Then topsoil amendments could be your answer! Notice dry and cracking soil in the bare spaces in your la…
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Jul 9th 2025
Greener Lawns Ahead: Why July is the Time for Step 3 Fertilizer
Beat the Heat With a Stronger Lawn July is a tough month for your lawn. It’s the peak of Ohio’s summer, and that means both sweltering heat and a lot of foot traffic if you’re hostin…
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Jul 2nd 2025
KURTZ BROS., INC. AND COOPER-KURTZ DISPOSAL ANNOUNCE AMICABLE SPLIT
PRESS RELEASE June 30, 2025 KURTZ BROS., INC. AND COOPER-KURTZ DISPOSAL ANNOUNCE AMICABLE SPLIT Independence, OH – After seven years of successful collaboration, Kurtz Bros., Inc. and Coope…
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Jun 15th 2025
8 Steps to Create a Paver Patio
Is a new paver patio on your to-do list this summer? Here are 8 steps to create a paver patio! There’s a lot more to this project than just buying the blocks you like and placing them. Any…
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Jun 3rd 2025
Build Dad’s Dream Backyard: A Father’s Day the Whole Family Can Dig Into
Father’s Day is the perfect time to gather the family together and build dad’s dream backyard. So, what can you do to make the day special for the dad in your life? Why not build the…
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May 19th 2025
How to Keep Your Lawn Lush as Temperatures Rise
How to Keep Your Lawn Lush as Temperatures Rise? It doesn’t take long for spring showers to transition to summer heat in the Midwest — and when it does, you have to put the work in to keep…
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May 1st 2025
The Ultimate Gardening Gift Guide for Mom
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift this year? If your mother is a gardener, then skip the flowers. They make for a beautiful gift, of course — but they only last for so long. Instea…
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Apr 21st 2025
Building a Sustainable Garden
Rich soil. Native, thriving plants. Flowers that dance to life. No, this isn’t a scene from some feel-good Disney movie, it could be a snapshot of your backyard home garden this year &mdas…
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Apr 9th 2025
How to Create a Stunning Color-Coordinated Garden: A Complete Guide
Thinking about updating the landscaping around your house? Consider creating a color-coordinated garden! When you carefully select flowers, plant them at the proper times, and give them the right leve…