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Grass Not Greening Up?

Grass Not Greening Up?

We have had a lot of questions about some yards and why they aren’t greening up as they should. The answer to that is actually quite simple. Your lawn doesn’t go through its cycles based on the calendar. It goes by the temperature. If you’ve noticed, we've had some...

Termite Swarmers

Termite Swarmers

https://vimeo.com/817373772 Be sure to keep an eye out for termite swarmers. They're out and looking to start new colonies. If you see them, there's a good chance you need to call a professional to come inspect your home!

Topdressing: What is it and how does it work?

Topdressing: What is it and how does it work?

https://vimeo.com/817015681 Topdressing is a new service that we’ve added this year. It involves adding a layer of compost, soil, sand, or a combination of them all to your lawn. This improves soil quality, promotes stronger grass growth, reduces soil compaction, and...

Time To Trim Camellias!

Time To Trim Camellias!

If you haven’t yet, it's time to trim your camellias! This is one of the only times of year you’ll be able to trim them without messing up the bloom cycle. So, if you need to reduce their size, or shape them up, now is the time to do it! If you have any questions, let...

Wireless Controllers

Wireless Controllers

https://vimeo.com/815437332 Have you ever seen someone’s irrigation system running during the rain? Maybe they (or you) forgot to turn it off before a storm blew in. Once every now and then it probably won’t matter, over time, the cost could add up. Wi-Fi controllers...

Bad Bed Prep

Bad Bed Prep

Here is an example of poor bed prep work. Sometimes plants in your landscape may not thrive. If there is no obvious reason for it (fungus, pests, or too much or too little sun) take a look at the soil. Most of the time, especially with new construction homes, the...

One Reason You Should Mow Your Lawn On A Weekly Basis

https://vimeo.com/813653059 We can’t express enough the importance of cutting your grass on a consistent basis. When you go for longer periods of time without mowing this causes thatch to build up. Thatch build-up can occur when grass grows so tall the mower does not...

What Is Topdressing?

What Is Topdressing?

Topdressing is a service that we will be adding this year. Topdressing your yard involves adding a layer of compost, soil, sand, or a combination of these materials to the surface of your lawn. Here are some benefits of topdressing your yard:...

Centipede Yard Looking Sad?

Centipede Yard Looking Sad?

If you have centipede grass as your main turf grass, chances are, your lawn looks somewhat like the photo above. Centipede took a bit of a hit with the cold weather that we had. The good news is that the grass is mostly okay. Most of these lawns just need to be mowed....

Fungus: Brown Patch vs. Take All

Fungus: Brown Patch vs. Take All

https://vimeo.com/811322382 Watch along to find out some of the key differences in the two main types of lawn fungus that we see in our area. Hope this helps and if you need help identifying a problem area, let us know! We’d be happy to help!

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