June 28 2019

Identifying Slime Mold

Author

Beth Cowgill

What the heck is that? White spray paint? Not hardly. Snow in the summer time? We’re not in Colorado. Thousands of spider eggs? I sure hope not!?! What the heck is that on those blades of grass? Slime mold. When the weather is hot, humid and there’s been as much rain as we’ve had, your […] Read More

June 26 2019

Employee Spotlight: Bryan Andrews

Author

Beth Cowgill

Congratulations, Bryan, on your 11th anniversary with Atkins! ! If you’ve had any tree work done around your home or business, you may have seen him around. Bryan has more than 20 years of experience in the “green” industry with positions related to turf management, landscaping, tree and shrub care, viticulture, holiday lighting, grounds maintenance […] Read More

June 17 2019

Japanese Beetles: The Emerald Green Epidemic

Author

Beth Cowgill

The first day of summer is rapidly approaching, and with that comes BBQ’s, swimming and basking in the sun. Ahhhh! It also brings heat, humidity and bugs, specifically the Japanese Beetle. Ugh! Have you ever had a run in with these bad bugs? If so, you have first-hand experience on the amount of damage they […] Read More

May 28 2019

5 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Cleaning Team

Author

Beth Cowgill

Does your business need a commercial cleaning team? It can benefit you in more ways than you might realize. Here are some of the best parts of outsourcing cleaning: It actually saves you money! When you think about the cost of cleaning supplies, paper products and miscellaneous pieces of equipment, it’s cheaper to hire a […] Read More

January 18 2019

Identifying Bed Bugs In Hotels And Motels

Author

Atkins Inc

If you're sleeping somewhere other than home, beware. Bedbug prevalence is on the rise and hotels and motels are some of their favorite hangouts. Read More

May 10 2017

5 Ways You Can Take Your Yard from Dull to Daydream

Author

Atkins Inc

There’s still time to transform your outdoor space to the place everyone will want to be this summer! Don’t worry- you don’t have to be an expert to pull off the best get-togethers. With these 5 easy steps, your yard will have you looking like the host/hostess who does it all! Read More

March 14 2017

Tree Care 101: What to Expect in The Coming Months

Author

Chad Thomas

Contrary to popular belief, a severe (cold) winter does not greatly reduce the insect population, but an early spring can greatly increase their numbers. High average temps in early spring can bring pests out of their winter hibernation early which allows them to complete more life cycles. Read More

February 20 2017

Employee Appreciation Week

Author

Dale Spry

Not sure if anyone was aware or not, but this is employee appreciation week and I wanted to take this opportunity to say Thank you! for all the hard work you are doing to make a difference towards your customers and to the company.  All of you add great value to the accomplishments of the company. Read More

February 15 2017

Atkins How-to: Crabgrass and PreEmergents

Author

Shaun Henry

This troublesome weed is often misunderstood, and we get calls on it all of the time. So we put together this list of tidbits to help you better understand this plant and how to control it! Read More

February 1 2017

5 Easy Steps to Healthier Ornamental Trees and Shrubs This Spring

Author

Atkins Inc

If we happen to have a long dry spell, watering your trees and shrubs may be needed even if they are still in their winter dormancy.  The root system is still working and although the growth and activities have slowed, the plants still need moisture this time of year. Read More