Do you dread the effect of harsh winter weather on your lawn, trees and shrubs? The dry winds, ice, and snow that come with winter don’t have to damage your trees and shrubs this year. In fact, there are many… Read More
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Why Fall is the Best Time to Aerate Cool-Season Grasses
Fall is the best time to address several lawn issues now that the heat of the summer is gone. During the summer, your lawn may have experienced drought, excess moisture, compaction, disease, or insect infestation. Any of these issues can… Read More
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Invigorate Your Trees With Deep Root Fertilization Treatments
Deep root fertilization is a maintenance treatment appropriate for any tree. While it’s important to fertilize weak or sick trees, the fertilization of healthy trees will prevent them from getting sick in the first place. A healthy tree can fight… Read More
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How to Protect Your Lawn From Frost Damage
The morning frost that forms on blades of grass during a cold autumn or winter morning may look attractive but can lead to problems. When temperatures near the ground fall below 32 degrees, condensation or dew will transform into frost…. Read More
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Why Raking Leaves Is Necessary Fall Lawn Care
Fallen leaves can look quite appealing once they’re on the ground, and the bright oranges and reds are what we think of when we think of autumn. However, each year homeowners undertake the task of raking all of those leaves… Read More
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When You Should Remove Lawn Thatch
Thatch is the name for a layer of dead grass blades, roots, and stems at the soil’s surface. Although thatch can be beneficial in small amounts by providing a layer that controls soil temperature and prevents weeds, too much thatch… Read More
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How to Turn Yellow Grass Green Again
If you notice your beautiful green grass showing yellowish patches, a few factors may be causing this discoloration. Turf diseases, soil and surface feeding insects such as grubs and armyworms, and improper lawn care may cause this particular lawn issue…. Read More
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The Importance of Fall Pre-Emergent Herbicides
Fall has just begun, but your lawn care responsibilities for the year are not finished. There is still a lot of work that can be done so that your plants, trees, and shrubs stay healthy and are vibrant once spring… Read More
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What a Tree Inspection Involves and Why You Need One
You schedule thorough inspections for your car, your new home, and your own health. Regular inspections can be quite helpful and that applies to your beautiful trees as well. Inspections are necessary to detect existing and potential issues before they… Read More
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How to Control Asian Tiger Mosquito Populations In Your Yard
Many Maryland residents may have thought that the peak of mosquito season was over. Mother Nature had other plans. The recent winds of Hurricane Ida have transported swarms of Asian Tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) up from the Gulf of Mexico…. Read More
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Are Fall Armyworms Destroying Your Turf?
This August, many Maryland property owners have noticed a shocking increase in damage to their tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass turf. What is causing this sudden collapse? The tropical storm Elsa, which occurred around August 9th, may be a primary… Read More
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How to Keep Grass Green During Summer Heat
If you have worked all year to keep your grass green and beautiful, you don’t want to risk losing that due to the dog days of summer. You can get control of your lawn no matter what the temperature may… Read More