Slugs and snails are garden pests that feed mostly on decaying plant matter but they also have a tendency to feed on other living plant tissues as well. They can create a real disaster in your garden areas during spring and summer by leaving holes in your precious flowers, shrubs and tree leaves. The good news is that there are […]
On a nice spring or summer day, it is nearly impossible to drive through your neighborhood without spotting a homeowner mowing and trimming their lawn. That is because homeowner’s take pride in the appearance of their lawn and if that means giving up a sunny Saturday afternoon to keep up on it, they will do it. […]
Necrotic ring spot is a disease that is found in many lawns. The cause is from a parasite that has been formed in fungi, which in turn feeds off of the grass to draw the nutrients from it. It is commonly referred to as the frog eye because of its appearance. The most common culprit […]
What is Fairy Ring? A circular area of grass that is darker in color than the surrounding grass that will sometimes produce a natural occurring ring of mushrooms. What causes it? It is caused by soil that has inhabited fungi. The fungi lives off of decaying root or organic matter in the soil and causes […]
With names like that, it is easy to get the two weeds confused. However, controlling these weeds requires us to properly identify them as they have very different methods of treatment. Below, we will take a look at characteristics for both Crabgrass and Quack grass and then some ways that you can control these relentless […]
Many homeowners will come across the problem of moss in their lawns and call in to find out remedies to get rid of it. Below, we will discuss what causes moss to better understand ways that you can control it. What causes it? Shade: Grass does not grow well in the shade and typically […]
Lawns require a lot of water, and since most homeowner’s see their lawn as a statement of pride, it is important to make sure to use proper watering techniques to keep it in its best health. Below, we will look at some easy steps to guide you through the watering process. Make sure to […]
Did you know mushrooms have the ability to recycle agricultural wastes and actually feed off of decaying matter? It’s a pretty interesting fact to ponder, but when mushrooms decide to take up a presence in a nicely groomed lawn they also have the ability to cause a headache for a homeowner. The most common […]
Core aeration is the process of exposing your air to soil when you remove plugs of soil out from the turf. Core aeration allows water and nutrients to get deep into the root system and will improve the quality of your lawn. It develops stronger roots that will be able to withstand greater stress in the […]
