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Soil Analysis

Every lawn has nutrients below the surface that affect the appearance and life of the lawn. These nutrients need to be checked to determine any deficiencies or excess of certain nutrients or levels. Many believe that a problem within the soil chemistry doesn’t exist when everything is looking good, but it is recommended to have [...]

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Lawn Edging

Lawn Mowing

A well manicured and maintained lawn does not look as such without proper edging and trimming. The right amount of time and the proper equipment can have the clean lines that everyone wishes to have. Whether using a manual edger or a power edger, both are quite easy to use and will be well worth

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Watering after an Application

General

“The technician was just here, should I water my lawn now or wait?” Watering after an application is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to lawn care applications. To answer this question, you must understand that lawn care applications are typically 2-parted and therefore have a 2-parted answer. Yes, the lawn

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Annual or Perennial Bluegrass

General

During the spring and early summer months, many homeowners start to notice an odd type of grass, often considered to be a weed, popping up within the lawns. It is lighter green in color, has rough textured leaves and bunches of seeds that form at the top. While these patches may resemble a weed, and

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Eliminate the condition that promote weeds

Eliminate the Conditions that Promote Weeds

Weed Control

Weeds can tell you a lot about the condition of your lawn and understanding weeds for what they indicate about your lawn care practices and soil conditions is actually very simple. Simply put, weeds thrive in soil that is compacted, not pH balanced, and in lawns that are improperly mowed, watered or are thin with

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Quackgrass

General

Have you noticed a different type of grass popping up within your lawn? It’s pretty obvious when something new pops up that doesn't blend in with the rest of your lawn. Chances are, your lawn has been infested by quackgrass! What is Quackgrass? Quackgrass is a creeping perennial grass that is considered to be a

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Seeding a lawn in the spring

Seeding

Establishing a lawn from seed can be a rewarding experience and a less expensive option in comparison to sod. While establishing a lawn from seed can be done at anytime of the year, there are a few things to consider when considering seeding a lawn in the spring. Use of Pre-emergent Fertilizer If a

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Lawn Mowing Safety Tips

Lawn Mowing

When you think about mowing the lawn, many don’t think much about it and simply get out there and do it and do it quickly. When you truly think about a lawn mower, whether push or rider, they are very dangerous pieces of equipment. Accidents can happen easily in your own lawn, it is always

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What is Onion Grass?

Weed Control

Every year, you mow the lawn and you smell it! The overpowering smell of onions fills the air. Wild onion grass, a cousin of green onions, is considered a weed and can be one that is very difficult to control and takes much patience when dealing with. What is Wild Onion Grass? Onion grass

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Termites

Pest Control

Termites Termites in particular, subterranean termites are the most damaging insects of wood and can cause significant property damage. Their presence can be very difficult to detect in advance and typically their destructive damage is done before they are seen. What are Termites? They are small, ant-like insects that differ from ants in that they

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