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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to Address Lawn Drainage Issues
Does your lawn flood after every rainstorm? Is your soil experiencing nutrient deficiencies due to runoff and erosion? Drainage problems can cause unnecessary damage to your lawn and completely undermine any of your landscaping efforts. Lawn drainage problems are often… Read More
How a Healthy Lawn Benefits the Local Environment
The classic green lawn has been a staple for many years. However, it has been put under more scrutiny lately as people consider how much they input into their lawn. Water, fertilizer, and pesticide use can be managed responsibly as… Read More
The Consequences of Cutting Your Grass Too Short
At first glance, it may seem that cutting your grass short is the best way to increase the number of days between mowing. However, that is actually not the case. Mowing your grass too short can cause a range of… Read More
Damaging Lawn Fungi: Symptoms and Prevention
Lawn fungi can quickly undo the work you have put into your lawn. Fungi spread quickly, and once they spread across most of your lawn, they can be difficult to stop. Although many of the symptoms of fungi are similar,… Read More