Most harbingers of spring are welcome: longer days, more sunshine, and visions of time spent outdoors enjoying the warmth of the sun. And then the dandelions arrive. How can such a pretty, yellow flower be such a dastardly weed? Read more →
What’s the most reviled weed in the lawn world? Taraxacum officinale, otherwise known as the dandelion.
Its flower can mature from bud to seed in as little as 24 hours, and once the puff balls appear, the seeds can easily spread on the slightest breeze. Dandelion seeds thrive and germinate in warmer temperatures – over 50 degrees – and moist soil. If temps are cooler or the soil is dryer, these resilient pests can go dormant and sprout decades later, when conditions are more to their liking. This is one hearty weed!
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Do you bag your grass clippings? Many people do. Perhaps it’s standard operating procedure in your neighborhood; everybody does it. In decades past, it has certainly been traditional to dispose of grass clippings by putting them in the refuse bin or hauling them to yard waste processing centers.
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Beautiful lawns can be cultivated and maintained during the winter months with the proper care and attention. Even in cold weather, having a process in place to make sure your grass stays beautiful year-round can make a difference. Here are a few tips: Read more →
If you are worried about getting your lawn ready for autumn weather, don’t worry – fall is a great time for you to give your lawn some loving care, get ready for the winter season, and treat any problems that may have cropped up. Here are the top tips you need to know. Read more →
Use these smart mowing tips and you will protect your lawn regardless of the climate or soil type. Proper mowing is an integral part of lawn management and, without it, all other lawn care practices are rendered ineffective. Read more →
A lot of people have spots on their lawns, due to the weather, their pets, and everyday wear and tear that come from people walking over it. While you are fixing your lawn, you can also use the opportunity to improve the appearance of your lawn, by planting flowers and trees. If you are interested in doing so, it is important that you remember to use mulch, preferably bark mulch. Read more →
Your lawn is the forefront of your home and the carpet of your backyard, and it’s understandable that you want it to be as fresh and as green as possible. Nothing hinders your picturesque yard more than brown spots or splotchy areas. With these quick and simple tips for maintaining a lawn, you will always have a yard worth showing off! Read more →
Maintaining a lush lawn doesn’t mean paying a fortune for a lawn service to douse your grass with chemicals, instead, use this smart lawn care tip on maintaining healthy green grass by watering wisely and providing the most important, fundamental requirement of your lawn—the right amount of water. Read more →
Mowing a lawn is seen as a basic, everybody-can-do-it task in lawn care – no knowledge or skill required. But some people may be hesitant to ask about the details.
So we’ll make it easy for you. Here are tips on the best ways to mow your lawn. Read more →