Every year, one of the fun traditions of autumn is to rake the leaves in your yard into a big pile and let children, dogs, and sometimes adults jump in them! This has been going on for a very long… Read More
Archive for the ‘Lawn Care’ Category
How to Kill Weeds Without Killing Your Grass
If you’re working on having a lush, beautiful lawn that you can be proud of, you know that one of the biggest pitfalls is the presence of weeds. Some people don’t mind certain weeds popping up in their grass, but… Read More
Common Fall Lawn Pests & How to Get Rid of Them
There seems to be a widespread misconception that the end of summer also marks the collective end for any critters with a proclivity to wreak havoc on your yard. Unfortunately, plenty of species can survive the drop in temperature, continuing… Read More
The Best Methods for Weed Management
The pumpkin spice express is comin’ round the mountain, and fall is upon us. In many cases, that means that the heaviest work of lawn care is behind you for the year, but there is some seasonal work you still… Read More
Tall Fescue Lawn Care
Tall fescue is a great low-maintenance cool-season turf grass. It’s dense and has minimal mowing fertilization needs, making it the perfect sod grass for anyone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time on maintenance. Tall fescue is one… Read More
Kentucky Bluegrass: Care and Maintenance
Kentucky bluegrass has always been and will always be popular, and we’re not talking about music (though there is nothing wrong with that either). No, this cool-season grass is one of the most common breeds of grass used in this… Read More
How to Test Your Soil
For many people, soil is just dirt and it’s all the same. However, to gardeners and lawn lovers, soil is the lifeblood of the all-important plants and grasses that are growing on their property. Since soil is so important to… Read More
August Lawn Care for Cool Season Grasses
For those among us who love the heat of summer, it feels like the warm season has flown by – how can August already be here? For those with the opposite mindset, it feels like September and fall are still… Read More
3 Simple Tips for a Healthy Lawn
Everyone wants a beautiful yard that is inviting, lush, and beautiful. While some trends are away from planting and growing grass, for many people that vision still means a healthy, lush, green lawn. The truth is that a beautiful lawn… Read More
Does a Lush Lawn Help When Selling a Home?
There are many factors to consider when determining what is important when it’s time to sell your home, but the lawn and landscaping sometimes get overlooked. The interior and structure of a home is critically important for maintaining and raising… Read More