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Marsh parsley is one of our less talked about summer weeds. Cyclospermum leptophyllum, also known as marsh parsley, is an invasive summer weed and a member of the carrot family. It grows in moist areas, usually near standing water. It can be identified by its finely...

Watch how fast this outdoor drain deals with floodwater A flooded yard can cause problems in the future, such as lawn fungus, water-loving weeds, and grass-eating bugs. Sometimes flood water can collect near your foundation, absorbing into the soil there. If the soil...

We’ve seen a rainy week, with fall on the horizon. Right now, it’s important to know the signs of lawn fungus and how to identify it. Two main types of fungus cause issues here: take-all root rot and brown patch. Identification Brown patch: This fungus looks like...

This is scalped bermuda grass. When you don’t mow your bermuda weekly, it will grow higher than recommended between mows. If you allow it to grow higher than 3 inches, you’ll end up cutting most of the healthy, green grass away the next time you mow. This scalps the...

Video of laying mulch around treeSummer is a great time to talk about the importance of mulch (and pine straw). It’s common in almost every flower bed… but what are the benefits of mulch? Weeds: It helps prevent weeds by blocking sunlight from getting to weeds...

Sometimes outdoor drains get clogged by dirt and debris. Other times… we find a surprise. This drain was filled with tree roots! This client should have much better drainage after we finish clearing all this out  If you need your drains cleaned or repaired, reach...

Happy Wednesday! Our plant of the week this week is Ilex opaca, also known as the American holly or the Christmas holly. The American holly is a broadleaf evergreen native to our area, as well as most of the United States. These hollies are large, growing up to 35...

One of the most stressful lawn weeds to deal with is dallisgrass. You can identify this weed by its circular, uneven clumps and long stems that grow up and out. If you walk over it, it can feel firmer compared to your turfgrass. It also has tiny black dots on the seed...

Do you know the benefits of core aeration? Aeration can help your yard by breaking up the soil, which reduces compaction and promotes better flow of air, water, and other nutrients. It also helps with water absorption, allowing water to soak deeper into the soil,...