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Dealing With Dollarweed
Happy Monday! Have you seen this weed before? This is dollarweed, also known as pennywort. It can be identified by its silver dollar/ lily pad-shaped leaves. Dollarweed loves moist lawns and can be found in bodies of water as well. If you do notice this weed in your lawn, it can be treated with a broadleaf herbicide in…
Before and After
Happy Friday! Check out this transformation! Sometimes all you need is a little refresh…
Lawn Stressors
Happy Thursday! There are many ways your lawn can suffer damage and either become injured or die off completely. Too much moisture can increase the chances of fungus and bugs. Too little moisture can cause your yard to turn brown/ crispy and appear dead. Weeds steal nutrients from your grass, including fertilizer, which can interrupt…
How To Prevent Bugs In Your House
Happy Thursday! Pests can get in your home through a few different ways. One easy way to keep bugs out is by re-caulking your windows. Over time, caulk breaks down due to outdoor elements, so it’s a good idea to check for any cracks or breaks every once in a while. If windows or doors aren’t…
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Lawn Stickers: What Do I Do?
The weather is getting warm fast, which is great for outdoor activities… but it also means lawn stickers are back. Lawn stickers are burs produced by burweed, and they can be a big problem.
Burweed is a weed that germinates in the fall and develops in early winter/late spring. When it gets hot outside, the weed dies and releases its…
What Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Drains
All the flooding we’ve had this week is a good reminder that it’s important to have your drainage system in working order.
Make sure to check your gutters, your pipes, and your catch basins for leaves and dirt regularly. You can run a hose through…
Why Choose Topdressing?
Topdressing and core aeration are some of the ways we promote healthy lawns. Topdressing is a process where we add a layer of compost, soil, sand, or a mix of these on top of the grass. Core aeration allows the topsoil to sink down into the cores and completely change the…
What Does Lawn Fungus Look Like?
Signs of lawn fungus
Take-all root rot: Lime green grass, uneven patches of brown/gray/yellow blades, thinning grass
Brown patch: Symmetrical circles of brown/yellow/tan grass that expand
Landscape Lighting Can Add a New Dimension To Your Home
Landscape lighting can benefit your home in several ways.
Security: Lighting can brighten up the perimeter of the home, illuminating any dark areas away from streetlights. This can help discourage unwanted visitors.
Visuals: Landscape lighting can also add a new dimension to your home at night. The way you choose to set up your lights can highlight certain areas vs others and make your house an impressive sight even…
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