Weeds are plants defined, not necessarily by their own intrinsic characteristics, but primarily by their relationship with humans. Gardeners themselves define weeds as those plants that interfere with their plans and compete with their preferred plants for light, water, and nutrients. Weeds are plants that grow where they are not wanted. This undesirable flora tends… [Read More]
Easy to Follow Tips on Watering Your Lawn For Optimal Lawn Health, Growth, and Beauty! See Videos…
Water is one of the most important requirements your lawn needs to grow and stay healthy. The following watering techniques and recommendations will help you keep a great and beautiful lawn and maximize the efficiency of the the water you use. It’s very important to adjust your watering practices throughout the season to compensate for… [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]
Landscaping Tips – How to Keep Compacted Soil From Threating the Health of Your Trees
Soil provides nourishment for the tree’s root system, so healthy soil is essential for a healthy tree! Make sure you’re planting your tree in the healthiest soil possible. Many trees on our property battle an unseen danger: compacted soil. That’s when the particles of the soil are packed together so tightly that air and water… [Read More]
Lawn & Landscaping Tips – How Do I Get Rid of Chinch Bugs?
Chinch bugs are small, true bugs (Hemiptera) that damage turf grasses There are a number of different species. Immature chinch bugs look like small, wingless adults and feed on the same plants. Chinch bugs cause irregular patches of dead or yellowed turf and are especially damaging during hot, dry summers following a dry spring. There… [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]
Lawn Tips – How To Recognize and Remove Fungal Rust Disease From Your Lawn
As the fall colors begin to emerge in the leaves of trees and plants you may notice your lawn taking on a peculiar yellow- orange tinge. This unfortunately is not normal seasonal color change. It is a fungal lawn disease that can be hard on your lawn. Learn how to recognize rust disease when you… [Read More]