November is the month of the year when the mild temperatures of fall transition into the chilly temperatures of winter. Less sunlight is available each day. The cold temperatures with the decrease in sunlight hours will impact your landscape. Before… Read More
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Tips for Preventing Frost Damage To Plants
When taking care of your landscape, you must consider the influence of all kinds of weather on your grass, shrubs, and trees. When fall and winter arrive, this means considering how to prevent overnight frost from damaging your plants. The… Read More
Avoid These 6 Fall Landscaping Mistakes
Fall has arrived, and now is the time to tend to your lawn to keep it healthy and prepared for the dormant winter season. While there are a lot of sources for landscaping tasks you should do during the fall,… Read More
The Benefits of Fall Fertilization
If you are eager to create a gorgeous lawn that stays healthy season after season, you will want to make sure you schedule fall fertilization. While it may not seem essential to fertilize your lawn in the season before dormancy,… Read More
How to Overseed Your Cool Season Lawn This Fall
How can you help your cool season lawn recover from summer and prepare for the cold weather? Overseeding your lawn at the start of fall can be a beneficial way to rejuvenate your lawn and repair patches at a time… Read More
Your Fall Lawn Care and Watering Guide
Proper watering of your lawn is essential for keeping your turf thriving and healthy during the summer months when sunlight hours are long, and temperatures are high. However, as fall arrives and cooler temperatures move in, it’s important to update… Read More
Aeration and Overseeding After-Care for Your Lawn
Fall aeration and overseeding are highly recommended for any cool season lawn. Turf-type Tall Fescue grass does not spread by stolons or rhizomes, so overseeding helps ensure that your lawn remains thick and without patches. Aeration is essential for breaking… Read More
How to Help Heat and Drought Stressed Turf
Consistent hot and dry weather over long periods can lead to heat stress for your lawn, turning grass brown. Grass naturally adjusts to hot weather by entering a dormant condition to conserve energy. However, prolonged severe drought and heat can… Read More
Four Components of August Lawn Care
As summer begins to wind down in August, you may believe that lawn care responsibilities wind down as well. However, August is a crucial month for lawn care. During this month, you need to maintain the look of your lawn… Read More
More Than Mowing: Advanced Lawn Management
If lawn maintenance were only about mowing and watering, most homeowners wouldn’t encounter any issues with their property. However, there are more advanced steps that must be taken to ensure a year-round lush, green, and healthy lawn. These advanced lawn… Read More
How Excellent Lawn Care Improves Your Property Value
A beautiful lawn will instantly make any home look more stunning and appealing. Whether you have plans to sell your home or not, it’s always worth investing in improvements that increase your property value. While renovations to your home can… Read More
How to Repair Dog Damage on Your Lawn
You may maintain the best watering, mowing, and fertilization practices for your lawn – but if you have household pets, your lawn might still be at risk for damage. Dogs can do significant damage, but dog owners shouldn’t have to… Read More