When thinking of New Years resolutions the first thing that comes to mind is probably not your lawn. However, lawn care can be a simple way to improve the curb appeal of your home. By being diligent with your yard work, your lawn can instantly become healthier. In order to have a healthy and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Lawn Care’
14 Oct
There’s Still Time to Fertilize
BUT THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY WILL BE CLOSING SOON Even when visible top growth slows (or stops) for the season, your turf, trees and shrubs are still in need of nutrients. They might seem inactive, but your plants are actually building up nutrient reserve, setting down new roots and strengthening their old ones. Plants use [...]
5 Sep
Fall is Fantastic for Fertilization
In Fact, This is the Best Time of Year for It Since top growth slows down (or stops altogether) in the fall, your lawn, trees and shrubs no longer have to continue the constant flow of nutrients and water to leaves and blades. Instead, they’re using this time to build up a storehouse of nutrients [...]
27 Aug
Revitalize That Tired-Looking Lawn
Aeration, Overseeding and Slice Seeding can work wonders The cool, crisp weather of fall makes it easy to forget how overbearing summer can be. Unfortunately, our lawns have a little more trouble putting summer’s heat and dryness behind them. If your turf is looking a little worse for wear this fall, you’re not alone. Lots [...]
11 Aug
Your Guide to Perfect Pruning
Why is it important to prune your shrubs, you ask? By pruning your shrubs you are not only increasing their aesthetic appearance but you are also improving their health. By discarding dead heads on shrubs you allow the plant to regrow new buds. In addition, pruning can be used to remove diseased areas of your [...]
13 Jul
Grass Clippings Are Too Valuable to Toss Out
It can be tempting to bag and dispose of grass clippings, especially if it’s been a long time since your lawn was last mowed. After all, clumps of cut grass sitting on your lawn are unattractive, and they can smother the grass underneath if they aren’t removed. Mowing more often, on the other hand, creates [...]
23 Jun
The Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Lawn Care
Well yesterday was the first day of summer and it sure feels like it! Without a doubt temperatures have been very high so it’s important to take extra good care of your lawn. With a little extra love it ill be sure to thrive and be healthy and green! Don’t over Fertilize: Like all things, [...]
1 Jun
Mowing and Watering the Right Way
Good mowing and watering practices can make a big difference in the looks and health of your lawn. Plus, by encouraging healthier growth of your grass plants, you’ll be improving your turf’s ability to stand up to insects, disease and stressful summer weather. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Mowing If the blade [...]
25 May
Giving Grubs the Snub
They’ll Destroy Your Lawn if You Let Them! Ever laid eyes on a grub? If so, you know how ugly these pests are. Even uglier, though, is the damage they can do to your lawn. Grubs are the unfortunate offspring of beetles, such as June beetles and Japanese beetles, and they hatch from eggs laid [...]
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 [...]
