Summers are hard on even the healthiest lawns. With excessive heat, lack of rain, and increased foot traffic, it’s no wonder that the grass in our yards show signs of stress, fatigue, and damage. Sure, it’s nice to get outside and play a family game of kickball and let the dogs run wild, but with… [Read More]
Lawn Tips – What Is Lawn Aeration and Overseeding? How Does It Help My Lawn and When Should I Have It Done?
Too much thatch can choke your lawn. For many years, professional golf course greens keepers have known that the secret to a beautiful, dense turf is aeration. By aerating their courses two to three times each year the grass roots grow more healthy and the plants thrive! What Is Core Aeration? Core Aeration is the… [Read More]
How to Keep Your Lawn Green in Hot Weather…
Your lawn is a vital part of your home’s curb appeal and creates a peaceful outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment. However, when hot weather hits, maintaining a lush, green lawn can be a challenge. The scorching sun and lack of rainfall can quickly lead to unsightly brown spots and patches of dead grass. If… [Read More]
Lawn Care Tips – 3 Things You Need to Do To Your Lawn During the Fall To Get It Ready for Winter!
Although spring lawn care gets all the attention, fall lawn care is the make-it or break-it season for grass. The grass that grows this fall is what will be there next spring. Your lawn goes dormant in the winter. Yes lawns do have one amazing ability, in periods of drought they go dormant and they… [Read More]
Lawn Care Tips – The 5 Main Benefits of Lawn Aeration…
The build-up of lawn thatch makes it difficult for your lawn to breathe. Lawn aeration performed in spring or fall helps control lawn thatch. You need to perform core aeration. You should also faithfully remove as much lawn thatch as you can in fall by raking deeply, rather than just skimming the autumn leaves off… [Read More]
How To Revive Dead Grass and Keep It Healthy All Summer Long…
When the rainy days of Spring fade away and the heat of Summer is in full effect, dead grass becomes an eyesore. If your grass is brown and dying, this quick guide will help you bring it back to life. Is Your Grass Dead or Dormant? The first step to greener grass is determining whether… [Read More]
Knowing the Difference Between Landscape and Lawn Care Services Will Help You Choose the Right Landscaping Company For You…
A lawn care company will mow, fertilize, replace sod, perform pest control, and seed. Landscaping, on the other hand, can be characterized by the transformation of an outdoor space either by planting, construction, or rearranging. What is the difference between the two and why is each important? Landscaping Services Landscape planners, architects, and designers are… [Read More]
Aerate and Overseed This Fall to To Have a Beautiful Lawn Next Spring!…
The most beneficial thing you can do for your lawn in the Fall to assure a healthy yard with less effort in the Spring is aeration and seeding. Aerating and dethatching are best done when a lawn can take some abuse and recover easily. Fall is perfect due to the cool air temperatures and warm… [Read More]
Fungus Is No Friend to Your Lawn. Learn How to Keep Your Lawn Disease Free…
Your lawn is no different than all living things it is prone to disease. Humans catch viruses but your lawn is affected by fungus. Listed are several common lawn diseases… Brown patch Dollar spot Fairy ring Fusarium blight Necrotic ring spot If you lawn becomes brown, yellow or filled with mushrooms one of these unique… [Read More]
Fungal Diseases In Your Lawn? Here Are the Steps To Follow To Take Control Before It’s Too Late
If you suspect a fungal disease in your lawn, you should do the following… Test the Soil – Conducting a soil test can not only identify nutrient deficiencies that lead to stressed lawns and disease but sometimes can be used to diagnose the disease itself. Aerate – Loosen soil by aerating your lawn every year or two… [Read More]