Be Proactive With Pre-Emergents

Be Proactive With Pre-Emergents

Hate weeds in your yard? Pre-emergents are the cure!Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds from growing when they’re still underground. This helps prevent your yard from getting most types of weeds, which means you don’t have to try and control them after the...
Pest Control Die Hard

Pest Control Die Hard

In an ordinary family home… roaches have taken over and declared war. One Matthews Pest Control tech is on the hunt. He’s armed with pesticide… and the only chance anyone has for a pest free home. (And yes Die Hard is a Christmas movie) Pest control starts at...
Plant of the Week: Garden Mum

Plant of the Week: Garden Mum

Our plant of the week is another fall plant, the Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium). This variety of mum is hardy to US zones 5-9 and can be used as a perennials or annuals depending on when and where you plant. Garden mums grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide....
Pests and Mowing

Pests and Mowing

One reason to mow your lawn once a week during the growing season is to prevent pests. If you go without mowing for a few weeks and then cut it, you’ll end up with a layer of grass clippings on top (called thatch). Thatch buildup can trap moisture under it and...
Sprinkler System Assessments

Sprinkler System Assessments

Sprinkler systems can be complicated, especially when something isn’t working properly. One of the services we offer is a sprinkler system assessment for a $100 flat fee. During an assessment, our technician runs your entire system, identifies any issues with...
Summer Watering Tips

Summer Watering Tips

When it comes to your lawn’s sprinkler system, it’s important to make sure the water gets deep enough to reach the roots. If you’re watering several times a week for short periods, you may only be reaching the surface of the soil. This shallow watering...