Upgrade Your Yard: Core Aeration and Topdressing

Upgrade Your Yard: Core Aeration and Topdressing

Now that the soil outside is warming up, we want to talk about the core aeration and topdressing process. First, core aeration uses a machine to remove 2-3 inch plugs or “cores” of soil and thatch from the lawn. Then, we use another machine to topdress,...
Plant Identification: Goosegrass

Plant Identification: Goosegrass

Another weed you may be seeing in your yard is Goosegrass. It looks similar to Dallisgrass or Crabgrass, but you can spot it by the wagon wheel–like shape in the center where it spreads outward. Goosegrass can be tough to control, so prevention is key. We recommend...
Weed Identification: Crabgrass

Weed Identification: Crabgrass

Crabgrass is a very common weed in our area. It is most often confused with dallisgrass. Crabgrass has a broad grassy leaf along with tiny hairs on the stem. This weed can be seen in early summer, but it is typically a late summer weed. This is why it is so important...
Spring Fertilizer

Spring Fertilizer

Happy Monday! There are many factors that contribute to a healthy lawn including proper watering, mowing, and drainage. Another important step to take right now is fertilizing aka feeding the grass. We use a slow-release granular fertilizer that continues to feed the...
Lawn Care: Before and After

Lawn Care: Before and After

This is the difference one year can make on our fertilization and weed control program. Great grass takes time, because each of our 6 treatments during the year has a different purpose. We use pre-emergents, fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, and root development...
Benefits of Mowing Your Lawn

Benefits of Mowing Your Lawn

The health of your grass is based on many factors, including watering, fertilization, drainage, and herbicides. Mowing your lawn is also incredibly important when it comes to its health. If you haven’t started mowing your lawn yet, now is the time! Mowing your...