It is clear to see that we have had a tough winter this year! We all know how much snow we’ve had to shovel, and how sore it can leave you! Well if your sore from shoveling all that snow, imagine how your lawn must feel from holding it all winter long! Snowflake [...]
Archive for the ‘Irrigation’ Category
26 Feb
The Snow Mold
Spring is hopefully around the corner and eventually all of this white stuff will begin to melt. I am frequently asked if snow can damage lawns…. And my response is you MAY see some snow mold on your grass once the melting is finished. There are two types of snow mold that you may [...]
4 Feb
Crackdown on Crabgrass
Managing a repeat lawn offender Crabgrass is very common in home lawns due to its tremendous reproductive capabilities. Just one crabgrass plant can produce thousands of seeds, and these seeds can remain in the soil for many years before sprouting. Since crabgrass is so prolific, eradicating it completely is unrealistic. Instead, successful control must [...]
4 Jan
New Years Resolutions
When thinking of New Years resolutions the first thing that comes to mind is probably not your yard, however, lawn care can be a simple way to improve the looks of your home. By being diligent with your yard work, your lawn can instantly become healthier. In order to have a healthy and vibrant lawn [...]
7 Dec
Caring for your Christmas Tree
It’s the season when people start getting Christmas Trees to decorate their house with. How should you take care of a freshly cut Christmas tree? We have a couple of pointers that can help keep the tree vibrant in color and last longer inside your home. You want to choose a stand big enough to [...]
2 Oct
Has Your Lawn Been Winterized?
Cold weather preparations should start now A little extra care this fall will help to pave the way for healthier, thicker lawn growth when spring returns. Old Man Winter has a way of sneaking up on us, so the sooner the following steps are taken, the better. Letting Your Lawn Breathe Fallen leaves and other [...]
17 Sep
Get Your Turf Back on Track
With the arrival of fall, all lawns can benefit from a “pick-me-up” to recover from the stresses of another summer season. On their own or in combinations, heat, drought, insects, disease and increased foot traffic can lead to thinning turf and bare patches where lust, green grass used to be. A Winning Combination Aeration with [...]
19 Aug
How to Germinate Grass Seed
Is your grass looking a little thin? It may be time to plant some new grass. It’s a challenging task to plant new grass but simple steps can befollowed to ensure your success. Moisture of your seeds: For germination to be effective it is important that the seeds receive the right amount of water. You [...]
12 Aug
Simple Steps to a Healthy Lawn
During the summer time, it is easy for your lawn to become dried up and lose its green appearance. Thorough watering can prevent your lawn from going into dormancy and becoming a field of weeds. The right amount and time of day is key: Your lawn needs approximately 2” of water per week, net evaporation and [...]
14 Jul
Resurrecting a Lifeless Lawn: What To Do To Make Turf Look Like New
At this point in the growing season, you may notice thinning turf or bare spots in your lawn and wonder what could be causing the trouble. There are plenty of possible reasons for problems like these, including: Compact Soil and Excessive thatch Insect or Disease damage and Hot, dry weather The good news [...]
