Category: Lawn Care

Why did my lawn turn brown?

Why did my lawn turn brown? Fall is almost here and many of you probably experienced some “browning” of your lawn this summer. Yes, Mother Nature is playing tricks on your lawn. Why the browning…....

Mow, mow, mow your lawn….

Mow, mow, mow your lawn…. Some folks love to mow their lawn. They take such pride in a great looking, deep-green lawn. Gazing at your lawn can have the same blood pressure lowering effect as...

Curb Appeal is Very Important to Your Home’s Value

Curb appeal is very important to your home’s value and the image you project. A nicely landscaped yard can add 15% or more value to your home. A nice lawn, landscaped beds, a deck, patio...

Spring is just around the corner!

Spring is just around the corner! Spring will officially arrive this month but will the weather be spring like? There is so much hope anticipating the arrival of spring, green budding leaves and the sweet...

What it Takes to Have a Winning Season

The Super Bowl is held in early February. Who will win the Super Bowl? The Eagles (I hope!), the Patriots, Da’ Bears? Even if your team does not make the Super Bowl, will your lawn...

What lies ahead this winter?

The Farmer’s Almanac predicts an average temperature winter and perhaps more than normal rain and snow, haven’t we had enough moisture for a few years? No one could have predicted last year’s varying weather patterns,...

What a year it’s been!

What a year it’s been! I cannot remember in my 35+ years in the green industry, a year of weather such as this one, wow! With all of the rain we had I also heard...

Potassium is Important in Turf Grass

Potassium is important in turf grass. Nutrients supplied by soil and nature alone are frequently not enough for healthy grass growth. Potassium or potash, as it is sometimes called, is the third number listed...

Mother Nature’s Weather Certainly Played Some Tricks on our Lawn Programs.

Mother Nature’s weather certainly played some tricks on our lawn programs. Halloween is at the end of this month and your lawn is probably not the first thing on your mind. Football is well under...

This Year Lawns Have Taken a Real Beating

This year lawns have taken a real beating. Between the wet, cool spring, to the hot, dry summer, fungus ran rampant. Your lawn care program might not have gone as planned since you may have...