What’s Destroying My Lawn?

What’s Destroying My Lawn?

Michael is here to go over the signs of lawn destroyers such as armyworms and chinch bugs.Armyworms are tiny worms you may see crawling in your lawn or even driveways and sidewalks. They feed directly on the grass blade and they cause thinning and disappearing patches...
When Should I Water My Grass?

When Should I Water My Grass?

Happy Wednesday! One question we get asked often is: When should I water my grass? Believe it or not, the best time to water isn’t during the day or even in the evening. The ideal time is early in the morning, preferably before the sun comes up. Watering during...
Springtime Lawn Fungus

Springtime Lawn Fungus

We’re seeing a lot of lawn fungus popping up around town, so here’s what to watch for and how to stay ahead of it Make sure you’re keeping an eye out for signs like highlighter yellow or lime green colored grass. As it progresses, you’ll notice bare/thinning...
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...