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 pre-emergent
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Seeding
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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Lawn Mowing
What Is This Smelly Weed and Why Is It Growing in Your Yard? Wild onion grass is a cool-season perennial weed that sprouts from underground bulbs in late fall or early spring, filling the air with a strong onion smell when mowed. It thrives in thin lawns with overly acidic, nutrient-deficient soil. Because its underground
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Weed Control
Grass is everywhere. We don’t think much about it, it’s just there and we cut it, rake it and fertilize it without ever realizing the effects and benefit grass has on our daily lives. Similar to trees, healthy green grass has environmental benefits such as carbon dioxide absorption and oxygen production and so much more.
A dormant oil application is one of the most important steps to take to help protect ornamental trees and shrubs against insect populations. What is Dormant Oil? Dormant oil is an application that is done while ornamental trees and shrubs are still in their dormant state. The oil is mixed with water and sprayed onto
With cooler temperatures in the late fall, throughout winter and into early spring, frost may appear. A cool frosty morning can be a beautiful sight while enjoying a cup of coffee but can cause concern for the lawn and other plant life. What is Frost? It is a coating of ice crystals, formed by moisture
As with everything in nature, there are always predators and always diseases just as there are always those that are more susceptible. Even the hardiest trees and plants can become target to diseases and sometimes can result in devastating losses. In the case of Knockout Roses and other rose bushes, in the last 10 years
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Tree & Shrub Care
It seems that as we move into summer, the tick population is growing. With the population growing, the risk of contracting a tick-carried disease increases. There are many different types of ticks. Some may carry certain diseases and some may carry nothing. Knowing the types of ticks, how to remove a tick, and what to
When pricing lawn care it is important to shop around and get different prices from numerous companies within your area. It is important to remember that cheaper is not always better and sometimes the price really is too good to be true. Every industry has their own tricks of the trade or sales gimmicks to
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